Think you know everything about the state of Georgia? From its rich history to its cultural landmarks and famous personalities, this quiz will challenge your knowledge about the Peach State in every way possible.
1. What year did Georgia become a U.S. state?
1787
1789
1790
1788
2. What is the earliest documented Native American culture in Georgia?
Woodland
Mississippian
Clovis
Cherokee
3. What is the nickname of the state of Georgia?
The Goober State
The Cotton State
The Peach State
Empire State of the South
4. Who led a notable Spanish expedition through Georgia in 1540?
Christopher Columbus
Francisco Pizarro
Hernando de Soto
Juan Ponce de León
5. Which Supreme Court case challenged Indian sovereignty in Georgia in 1832?
Marbury v. Madison
Worcester v. Georgia
Brown v. Board
Plessy v. Ferguson
6. Which famous civil rights leader was born in Georgia?
Thurgood Marshall
Martin Luther King Jr.
Frederick Douglass
Malcolm X
7. Which geographic region in Georgia is known for its high peak, Brasstown Bald?
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
8. What historic event is marked by the forced removal of the Cherokee from Georgia in 1838-39?
Civil War
Trail of Tears
Great Migration
Revolutionary War
9. Which significant battle during the Civil War took place in Georgia?
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Atlanta
Battle of Bull Run
10. Which cultural landmark in Savannah is known for its beautiful parks and 18th-century architecture?
Forsyth Park
Wormsloe Plantation
River Street
Historic District
11. Which geographic feature is the largest swamp in North America, located in Georgia?
Atchafalaya Basin
Great Dismal Swamp
Okefenokee Swamp
Congaree Swamp
12. Which river forms part of Georgia's border with South Carolina?
