Georgia
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Statehouse Square
U.S. History
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This is the official mascot for both Georgia Military College and the University of Georgia. 

What is the Bulldog?


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This large weapon, used in battles, can shoot heavy round objects and is often found on ships or in forts. GMC Prep School students can see a display of these during recess. 

What are cannons?

145

These are Spike's Big Three.

What are "Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be a Leader."?

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This is the building on Statehouse Square that used to be the Capitol Building when Milledgeville was the capital of Georgia. It has a large clocktower on top. 

What is the Old Capitol Building?

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This is the name of the words you recite every morning when you place your right hand over your heart. 

What is the Pledge of Allegiance? 

200

This is the state tree for Georgia. In 1920, 10 were planted on the grounds of GMC in memory of the Baldwin County heroes who gave their lives in World War I; and one tree was planted in honor of the soldiers who returned home.

What is an oak tree?

200

This is the military rank of the current President of GMC. 

What is Lieutenant General?

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GMC was originally established in this city, which was once the capital of Georgia.

What is Milledgeville?

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This location on Statehouse Square is said to be the oldest, continuously used, playing field in the state. Our bulldog, Hero, also lives here. 

What is Davenport Field?

200

This Founding Father was the first President of the United States. A picture of him is displayed in the Old Capitol Buildings Legislative Chamber. 

Who is George Washington?

300

This famous soda was invented in Atlanta in 1886. There is a place you can go in Atlanta to try all of the different flavors...and maybe take a picture with a polar bear. 

What is Coca-Cola?

300

This color is often worn by soldiers to help them blend into their surroundings. GMC Cadets wear this color on certain days of the week. 

What is camouflage? 

300

This is the GMC Motto. 

What is "Character Above All?"

300

This location is where our GMC Corps of Cadets marches in special events. It is also where they have morning formation. 

What is Grant Parade Field?

300

This is the founding document of the United States of America. 

What is the Declaration of Independence? 

400

This civil rights leader was born in Atlanta and gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech. GMC has a ceremony every January in honor of this leaders accomplishments. 

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

400

This is a building where soldiers sleep and live while they are on a military base. At GMC, our College Corps of Cadets also live in this type of building. 

What are barracks?

400

These are GMC's Core Values and Three Words to Live By. 

What are Duty, Honor, and love of Country?

400

Every year, GMC students write the names of fallen heroes on the Statehouse Square bricks in remembrance of this day. 

What is September 11, 2001? (9/11 or Patriot Day)

400

This former U.S. Secretary of Labor is an alumnus of GMC. GMC Prep School's middle and high school classes are located in the building that was named after him. 

Who is William "Bill" J. Usery, Jr.? 

500

GMC students just competed in an art competition honoring this former U.S. President from Plains, Georgia. 

Who is Jimmy Carter?

500

This is the number of GMC President's that served in the U.S. Military.

A.  10

B.  17

C.  21

What is 21?

500

This year marks the founding of Georgia Military College.

What is 1879?

500

The 4th-5th grade classes are located in the building that was named after this Major General.

Who is Major General William P. Acker?

500

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This is the conflict between the Northern states and the Southern states between 1861-1865. A famous general during this conflict "marched to the sea" and burned buildings on State House Square, but left the Old Capitol Building intact. 

What is the Civil War?