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1 Atlanta, Georgia: Yesterday and Today coolicon
A short quiz on Atlanta, Georgia, then and now.
 Tough 10Q
822 plays
 Apr 15 07
gwn16722
2 Georgia: Basic History coolicon
Georgia is one of the thirteen original colonies. It has one of the longest histories of any of the states. These questions are about prominent people and events that make up Georgia's history.
 Average 10Q
879 plays
 Sep 02 07
Destroyinators
3 Savannah History by Its Squares icon
Savannah, Georgia, is home to 24 city squares that identify the city from a historical perspective. Many tourists have come to know and love these squares for their historical importance as well as their beauty.
 Difficult 10Q
381 plays
 Sep 01 05
ralzzz editor
4 The Charm of Historic Savannah, Georgia. icon
I was squired around this beautiful city by a special friend and I'd like to share the historical knowledge I gained from this spectacular part of the world.
 Tough 10Q
459 plays
 Oct 17 06
peasypod
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Whitefield Square (rhymes with Pittfield Square) was named for the Reverend George Whitefield. Reverend Whitefield was instrumental in establishing what is the oldest orphange in America. What is the name of this orphanage?
* Of the city squares in Savannah, which one features a centerpiece known as an "armillary sphere"? The centerpiece is a series of cast iron rings supported by six metal turtles.
* One of the more popular squares in Savannah, Georgia is Oglethorpe Square. The square was named for the founder of Georgia, James Edward Oglethorpe. Which of the following statements is correct?
* Of all the squares in Savannah, Johnson Square is the oldest. It was laid out by James Oglethorpe in 1733 as a tribute to his great friend and future governor of South Carolina. Which man this square was named for?
* Calhoun Square is located on Abercorn Street, between Taylor Street and Gordon Street. The American Senator and Vice-President John C. Calhoun is the namesake of this beautiful square. From which state did Calhoun serve as a member of the House of Representatives for three terms?


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