TV Sitcoms
This 1990s sitcom featured six friends who often gathered at Central Park coffee shop in New York City.
What is Friends?
This Detroit-based record label, founded by Berry Gordy in 1959, became known as “Hitsville U.S.A.”
What is Motown Records?
He led the American colonies to victory in the Revolutionary War and became the nation’s first president in 1789.
Who is George Washington?
This soulful Ray Charles song, adopted in 1979, became the official state song of Georgia.
What is “Georgia on My Mind”?
He encouraged Americans during the Great Depression when he said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Before he was known as a dramatic actor, Steve Carell starred as the bumbling regional manager Michael Scott in this workplace comedy.
What is The Office?
This all-male group had hits like “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.”
Who are The Temptations?
Known as the “Iron Lady,” she was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, serving from 1979 to 1990.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This Georgia city hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
What is Atlanta?
This civil rights leader reminded the world that “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
This groundbreaking 1970s show featured Mary Tyler Moore as a single woman working in television news.
What is The Mary Tyler Moore Show?
Known as the “Queen of Motown,” this singer led The Supremes before launching a solo career with hits like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
Who is Diana Ross?
This Indian leader used nonviolent resistance to help free his country from British rule.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
Known as “The Classic City,” this college town is home to the University of Georgia.
What is Athens?
Known for his wisdom and quiet strength, this South African leader once said, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This 1980s sitcom was set in a Boston bar “where everybody knows your name.”
What is Cheers?
This musical genius, blind since infancy, recorded timeless hits like “Superstition” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours.”
Who is Stevie Wonder?
As Prime Minister during World War II, he inspired Britain with his speeches and famously declared, “We shall never surrender.”
Who is Winston Churchill?
This U.S. President and Georgia native founded the Carter Center and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
This pioneering First Lady and activist said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
This 2000s NBC comedy followed the eccentric Bluth family and was narrated by Ron Howard.
What is Arrested Development?
This legendary singer-songwriter and producer wrote and performed “What’s Going On,” an anthem for peace and social awareness.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This young French peasant girl led troops to several victories during the Hundred Years’ War before being captured and executed at age 19.
Who is Joan of Arc?
Located in Savannah, this famous public square features a statue of General James Oglethorpe, the founder of the Georgia colony.
What is Chippewa Square?
This inventor and statesman declared, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Who is Benjamin Franklin?