Geography
Whicha of Georgia’s five regions is the smallest and located in the very northwest corner?
(Appalachian Plateau)
Who was the English founder of the Georgia colony?
(James Oglethorpe)
To vote in Georgia, a citizen must be at least this age.
(18)
Which 1996 event brought international attention and significant economic growth to Atlanta?
(The Centennial Summer Olympics)
This region features rolling hills and contains the most populated city in the state.
(Piedmont)
This primary document established the colony in 1732 and set the rules for the first 21 years.
(The Charter of 1732)
This person serves as the head of the executive branch in Georgia.
(The Governor)
He was the first African American mayor of Atlanta and expanded the airport significantly.
(Maynard Jackson)
This is the largest geographic region, known for its flat land and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
(Coastal Plain)
She served as the essential translator between the English settlers and the Yamacraw Indians.
(Mary Musgrove)
What is the formal name for Georgia’s legislative branch?
(The Georgia General Assembly)
This Georgia native is the only person from the state to ever serve as President of the United States.
(Jimmy Carter)
This mountain region is known for receiving the most rainfall and being the source of many of Georgia’s rivers.
(Blue Ridge)
This period of Georgia’s history was ruled by a group of leaders who banned slavery and alcohol.
(The Trustee Period)
This part of the Georgia Constitution protects the fundamental rights of its citizens, similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights.
(The Georgia Bill of Rights)
This Georgian was a civil rights leader who served as a U.S. Congressman and UN Ambassador.
(Andrew Young)
Located between the Blue Ridge and the Appalachian Plateau, this region is known for its parallel ridges and valleys.
(Ridge and Valley)
This 1779 battle was a significant Patriot victory in Georgia that boosted morale and provided much-needed supplies.
(Battle of Kettle Creek)
Under Georgia law, a "delinquent act" is one that would be considered a crime if committed by an adult. What is a "status offense"?
(An act that is only a crime because of the person's age, such as truancy)
What major Georgia transportation hub is one of the busiest in the world and drives much of the state’s economy?
(Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport)