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Quiz about Places to See in Georgia USA
Quiz about Places to See in Georgia USA

Places to See in Georgia USA Trivia Quiz


I am a Georgia girl born and raised. There are not too many of us left so I decided to create a quiz about some of the sights and scenes in Georgia. Enjoy it and let me know if anything looks wrong to you.

A multiple-choice quiz by nikshijay. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
nikshijay
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
178,307
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
2475
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 15
1. This is the largest city in Georgia, USA, and is also the capital. There's an old saying, "if you die before you get to Heaven you'll have to change planes in _________"? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. This fascinating sight consists of a large granite outcropping that sits just outside of the Atlanta perimeter. It has a large carving on its face as well as numerous attractions and a great laser show on its face during the warmer months. Name this Southern icon. Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. There is a mountain in North Georgia called Fort Mountain which has prehistoric ruins on it.


Question 4 of 15
4. Providence Canyon located in South Georgia is a state park enclosing a deep canyon sometimes called "The Little Grand Canyon." This canyon was caused by a river running through unstable land.


Question 5 of 15
5. Plains, Georgia is the birthplace of which United States President? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. This next stop is the site of a Civil War prison. It includes not only the site of the old prison and an active federal graveyard, but also a new museum dedicated to American Prisoners of War. Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. This next place in Georgia was once the exclusive playground of the rich and famous. They bought themselves an island and built their so-called cottages there to visit briefly during their busy social season. What is the name of this playground of the rich and famous? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Georgia had a gold rush several years before the more famous gold rush in California. This small mountain town was the center of the rush. You can tour the old courthouse where gold was minted into coins. There is also located adjacent to the town the North Georgia Military College. What is the name of this town that celebrates "Gold Rush Days" every fall? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. When you enter into the center of this next village, you will think you took a wrong turn and wandered into a Bavarian village by mistake. You can have a cold one at the Brauhouse, or have a really cold time riding down the beginnings of the Chattahoochee River on an inner tube. Where are we? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. The late Karl Wallenda of the circus family Wallendas once walked a tightrope over a canyon in North Georgia. Even though the new route of highway 441 bypasses this point you can veer off 441 and see the spot where he walked over the gorge. What is the name of this gorge? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. This beautiful college setting was once disturbed by a dam break causing a massive flood to enter the area downstream. Several homes as well as part of the college was washed away, causing a great loss of life and property. Then First Lady, Rosalyn Carter, visited the area as a member of the Red Cross. What is the name of this beautiful falls. Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Walt Kelly's "Pogo" made his home in this next piece of Georgia real estate. The Indian name means "Land where the earth quakes". It straddles the Georgia-Florida border. What is this place where the water is the color of iced tea or cola? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. New Echota was the first Cherokee Capital in the United States. True or false?


Question 14 of 15
14. This was once the capital of Georgia. It has several old homes and an old college that trained teachers during the Civil War. After the war, the college remained a Teachers' College but now is a multi-purpose college called Middle Georgia. This was also the site of the first state mental institution and has a branch of the Penal System. What is the name of this middle Georgia town? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. My hometown is in a suburb of Atlanta. You might have seen my town if you are a movie or television fan. The "Dukes of Hazzard" began filming here and the first few shows was actually filmed here. The movie "Gator" with Burt Reynolds featured a plane that landed on a city street. As of late, "In The Heat of The Night" with the late Carroll O'Connor was filmed here for seven years. If you look real closely you can see the name of our town during the ending credits. What is the name of this town? Hint



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1. This is the largest city in Georgia, USA, and is also the capital. There's an old saying, "if you die before you get to Heaven you'll have to change planes in _________"?

Answer: Atlanta

Atlanta has always fascinated me. It was our Mecca when I was a teenager and the in thing to do was to go to downtown Atlanta and try to sneak in bars. I hope the statute of limitations covers me on this one. Atlanta is a large city with a very diverse population.

It also has an unsavory reputation because it has a very high crime rate. I still love it though and it never fails to move me when I am going into the city and I can see the skyline on the horizon.
2. This fascinating sight consists of a large granite outcropping that sits just outside of the Atlanta perimeter. It has a large carving on its face as well as numerous attractions and a great laser show on its face during the warmer months. Name this Southern icon.

Answer: Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain also has a small village outside its perimeter consisting mainly of small tourist shops. Just for the record, the faces carved into the mountain are Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Jefferson Davis. Stone Mountain has been privatized and now has several new attractions in addition the mountain itself.
3. There is a mountain in North Georgia called Fort Mountain which has prehistoric ruins on it.

Answer: True

Fort Mountain has had the archaeologists arguing about it for years. No one is quite sure what the outcroppings were for. Several theories are suggested. Fort Mountain is located in a beautiful state park and has a nice lake and hiking trails.
4. Providence Canyon located in South Georgia is a state park enclosing a deep canyon sometimes called "The Little Grand Canyon." This canyon was caused by a river running through unstable land.

Answer: False

Providence Canyon is a canyon that was caused entirely by poor farming practices. You can see a film explaining how erosion caused by farming the land without taking appropriate measures created this huge canyon. It is a beautiful state park even though it is a product of man's disrespect for nature.
5. Plains, Georgia is the birthplace of which United States President?

Answer: Jimmy Carter

Plains is a whistle stop in the lower western part of the state. You can see Jimmy's boyhood farm home as well as his current residence. You can see the school that he attended as well as the churches he taught Sunday school in.
6. This next stop is the site of a Civil War prison. It includes not only the site of the old prison and an active federal graveyard, but also a new museum dedicated to American Prisoners of War.

Answer: Andersonville

Andersonville is a sobering look at the history of prisoners of war in America's past. You can't view the museum without having your feelings wrenched. I have visited it several times and still am deeply moved by the museum and the site of the Federal Military Graveyard. I highly recommend it.
7. This next place in Georgia was once the exclusive playground of the rich and famous. They bought themselves an island and built their so-called cottages there to visit briefly during their busy social season. What is the name of this playground of the rich and famous?

Answer: Jekyll Island

Jekyll is a favorite vacation spot for my family. You can tour the cottages once owned by the Rockefellers, the Goulds, and other wealthy people of the so-called "golden age." These cottages are in reality mansions with numerous rooms and large grounds. One of the homes even had a huge vault built in it to store the owner's valuables.

It also had hot and cold running water, both fresh and sea water. This at the time when most Americans didn't even have indoor bathrooms.
8. Georgia had a gold rush several years before the more famous gold rush in California. This small mountain town was the center of the rush. You can tour the old courthouse where gold was minted into coins. There is also located adjacent to the town the North Georgia Military College. What is the name of this town that celebrates "Gold Rush Days" every fall?

Answer: Dahlonega

Dahlonega is one of our favorite mountain retreats. The village is loaded with tourist shops. There is also a wonderful old home where you can get southern style home cooking while sitting around the table with new friends. This is called "The Smith House." You are served family style so you get to know your dining partners.

They also have the college nearby which is one of Georgia's oldest and certainly one of the most charming settings you can find.
9. When you enter into the center of this next village, you will think you took a wrong turn and wandered into a Bavarian village by mistake. You can have a cold one at the Brauhouse, or have a really cold time riding down the beginnings of the Chattahoochee River on an inner tube. Where are we?

Answer: Helen

Helen was the brainchild of some local businessmen who were looking for a way to draw visitors to their little village. It was remodeled as a Bavarian village and has lots of tourist shops and some wonderful German restaurants. You can rent a inner tube at one of several locations and ride the river right through the middle of town to a designated stop.

It is a lot of fun, although I always seem to get stranded on the rocks right in the center of town when the strolling visitors are right beside the river. Really embarrassing!
10. The late Karl Wallenda of the circus family Wallendas once walked a tightrope over a canyon in North Georgia. Even though the new route of highway 441 bypasses this point you can veer off 441 and see the spot where he walked over the gorge. What is the name of this gorge?

Answer: Tallulah Falls

Tallulah Falls Gorge was dammed by Georgia Power to make electricity in North Georgia. You can see the cable where Karl Wallenda walked across. In the village there is a new state park where you can walk down into the canyon. During the year, the state will release the dam which allows water to pour into the river.

When they do this, white water enthusiasts from all over ride the river.
11. This beautiful college setting was once disturbed by a dam break causing a massive flood to enter the area downstream. Several homes as well as part of the college was washed away, causing a great loss of life and property. Then First Lady, Rosalyn Carter, visited the area as a member of the Red Cross. What is the name of this beautiful falls.

Answer: Toccoa Falls

You can visit this peaceful place and see a plaque reminding visitors about the terrible flood that took place here. There are few physical reminders of this event but you can imagine the terror of the night in old books and a small museum.
12. Walt Kelly's "Pogo" made his home in this next piece of Georgia real estate. The Indian name means "Land where the earth quakes". It straddles the Georgia-Florida border. What is this place where the water is the color of iced tea or cola?

Answer: Okefenokee Swamp

The great Okefenokee is a wild and beautiful swamp. There are three main entrances to it. You can hike, camp, bicycle and view different exhibits depending on which entrance you use. The best trip in my opinion is where you can rent a small motorboat or canoe and travel waterways which are simply magnificent.

It is like riding on a roadway through the swamp, only you are on water. You can see all manner of wildlife including the alligator. To tour this swamp in the spring when the alligators are mating is an exciting experience and once you hear this fascinating creature bellow you will never forget it. Oh, by the way, the water is a beautiful tea color because of the peat in it.
13. New Echota was the first Cherokee Capital in the United States. True or false?

Answer: True

New Echota was opened in 1825 in Northeast Georgia as the first capital of "The Cherokee Nation". There they tried to fight the loss of their lands, not with guns but with white man's words and laws. The first Cherokee newspaper was printed there, called "The Cherokee Pheonix". Sequoyah had invented a method of writing that was adopted by the Cherokee tribes. They called it "The Talking Leaves". This was really a jibe at the white man because they felt that "the white man's words dry up and blow away with the wind when the words no longer suit their purposes".
14. This was once the capital of Georgia. It has several old homes and an old college that trained teachers during the Civil War. After the war, the college remained a Teachers' College but now is a multi-purpose college called Middle Georgia. This was also the site of the first state mental institution and has a branch of the Penal System. What is the name of this middle Georgia town?

Answer: Milledgeville

"She or he is in Milledgeville" was not something to be proud of when I was growing up. It was considered the "nut house". This was one of the first capitals of Georgia and had a military college as well as the Teachers' College before the Civil War. Several cadets were released to serve the Confederate Army in the later days of the War.
15. My hometown is in a suburb of Atlanta. You might have seen my town if you are a movie or television fan. The "Dukes of Hazzard" began filming here and the first few shows was actually filmed here. The movie "Gator" with Burt Reynolds featured a plane that landed on a city street. As of late, "In The Heat of The Night" with the late Carroll O'Connor was filmed here for seven years. If you look real closely you can see the name of our town during the ending credits. What is the name of this town?

Answer: Covington

Yes, good old Sparta, Mississippi is actually Covington, Georgia. Several movies have also been filmed here, if not in the city proper at least in our county. A good movie filmed here was "My Cousin Vinny" with Joe Pesci. This is a good town to live in and I am a member of a dying breed, a Covington native. Ya'll come see us!
Source: Author nikshijay

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