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1
One of Carter's problems as president is that he seemed to do little to fix a bad
pollution issues
education issues
military
economy
2
I was a Georgia Governor, a Democrat, and the only Georgian to be President.
Julian Bond
Roy Barnes
Zell Miller
Jimmy Carter
3
Which of the following was
NOT
a problem during Jimmy Carter’s presidency?
The Gulf War.
The Iran hostage crisis.
The Arab oil embargo.
High interest rates.
4
During his presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter asked Americans to vote for him MAINLY because
knew how to combat high unemployment and high inflation.
was an expert at negotiating with foreign leaders
had more experience than his running mate, Gerald Ford.
could restore faith in government after Watergate
5
Georgia's major container shipping port is located in
New orleans
Jacksonville
Savannah
Brunswick
6
Jimmy Carter is known for the Camp David Accords, which were peaceful negotiations between...
Russia and Afghanistan.
Israel and Saudi Arabia
Egypt and Israel.
Spain and France.
7
Which company made several films in Georgia during and since 2016 (Hint: Avengers)
Marvel
HBO
TNT
DC Comics
8
All of these were positions held by Andrew Young EXCEPT
ambassador to the United Nations.
judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals.
mayor of Atlanta.
member of the House of Representatives.
9
Atlanta is Georgia's top tourist destination followed by...
Savannah and the coast.
Augusta.
Helen and Dahlonega.
Macon.
10
I was the governor who stressed economic development and created QBE.
Roy Barnes
Sonny Perdue
Julian Bond
Joe Frank Harris
11
After losing the presidential reelection, Carter returned to Georgia and founded
Habitat for Humanity.
Georgia State University.
the Georgia Writers Association.
the Carter Center.
12
During his presidency, Carter's guiding principle in foreign policy decisions were based on
brinksmanship
free enterprise.
human rights.
detente
13
First African American mayor of Atlanta
Davis Jefferson
Billy Payne
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
14
During the 1976 presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter pledged...
lower gas prices.
affordable housing for all Americans.
honesty in government.
international human rights.
15
Which of these was a major foreign policy failure during the Carter presidency?
failure to protect West Berlin from communism
loss of Panama to the Soviet Union
American hostages taken in Iran
failure to foster peace in the Middle East
16
Which event threatened the legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games?
the explosion of a pipe bomb
the lack of housing for athletes
problems with transportation
an investigation to Olympic bidding
17
The person described here is
Ronald Reagan.
Jimmy Carter.
Bill Clinton.
Dwight Eisenhower.
18
The Olympics did not have an immediate effect on
economy
number of parks
employment opportunities
state flag
19
President Carter appointed Andrew Young as a U.N. Ambassador in
1978
1976
1979
1977
20
I was the Georgian who became Speaker of the House of Representatives in 1995.
Newt Gingrich
George Busbee
Joe Frank Harris
Julian Bond
21
The 1996 Summer Olympics in Georgia...
did not affect the state’s economy.
left a visible legacy of many sports venues and a park.
resulted in a new football team being located in Atlanta.
have been forgotten by most of the population.
22
Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King, Jr., both share the achievement of...
having served a term as governor of Georgia.
being honored for work done for Habitat for Humanity.
having served multiple terms of office in the U.S. Senate.
winning the Nobel Peace prize.
23
One MAJOR ADVANTAGE to Ga. businesses of having access to the port of Savannah is that the port
ferry service available 7 days a week from River Street.
is a major distribution hub to and from a 26-state region.
has the longest continuous dock in the eastern U.S.A.
is one of the largest container ports in the United States.
24
Savannah’s port is the ____ busiest container port in the U.S. and is the fastest growing port.
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
25
I was the governor who pushed to introduce the lottery, and who later became a U.S. Senator.
Zell Miller
Sam Nunn
Roy Barnes
Jimmy Carter
26
Which of the following
was not
a the long-term impact of the Olympics?
the highest attendance of any Olympics at the time
brought in billions of dollars to the city and state
boosted tourism
every road in Atlanta was repaved
27
In November of 1979, Americans were taken hostage in
Iran
Yemen
Qatar
Iraq
28
Which was a close friend of M.L.K. Jr.
Herndon
Maddox
Jackson
Young
29
In the 1946 Governor Primary, Talmadge received less votes than Carmichael but won, why?
his alliance with white supremacist groups.
Carmichael was a Republican candidate.
he was the incumbent governor.
Georgia's use of the county unit system.
30
In order to save money and to improve services for Georgians, Governor Jimmy Carter...
raised taxes.
modernized the state government.
brought in foreign investors.
received federal loans.
31
Andrew Young was a member of
SNCC
CORE
SCLC
NAACP
32
The Olympics were held in Georgia during
1990
1996
1995
1986
33
Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King, Jr., both share the achievement of...
having served multiple terms in the U.S. Senate.
having served in the United States Marine Corp.
being honored for work done for Habitat for Humanity.
winning the Nobel Peace prize.
34
The County Unit System was eventually declared invalid because
every person’s vote should be given equal weight.
under the system African Americans controlled most votes.
the federal government became involved.
One should not have to vote in the county where they reside.
35
Carter served in the Ga Senate 1963-1967. Which would he have been MOST likely to deal with?
Nuclear Weapons
Atlanta Race Riots
Desegregation
The Cold War
36
As president of the United States, Jimmy Carter is best remembered for...
promoting international trade.
defeating communism.
emphasizing peace and human rights.
declaring war on Iraq.
37
Which worked closely with Andrew Young and gave him a position in the United Nations?
Ronald Reagan
Dwight Eisenhower
Jimmy Carter
John F. Kennedy
38
How did the county unit system support segregation?
It gave urban counties more power.
It gave rural counties more representation
It encouraged the practice of buying votes.
It permitted only white males to run for public office.
39
Former Atlanta mayor Reed advocated for the deepening of the port in Savannah, why?
Reed wanted to control everything in the state
Reed wants to be mayor of Savannah next
Reed liked to hear himself talk
the cargo business benefits Atlanta as well
40
Before becoming President, what was the highest level political position Carter held?
Governor
ayor
Representative
Senator
41
Which statement would Clinton be MOST LIKELY to agree with?
focus should be placed on naturalizing.all immigrants
Immigration has a negative effect on the national economy.
Immigration has a positive effect on the national economy.
Free healthcare should be extended to all immigrants
42
Which of these was a major foreign policy failure during the Carter presidency?
failure to protect West Berlin from communism
failure to foster peace in the Middle East
loss of Panama to the Soviet Union
American hostages taken in Iran
43
The 1996 Summer Olympics in Georgia...
did not affect the state’s economy.
have been forgotten by most of the population.
resulted in a new football team being located in Atlanta.
left a visible legacy of many sports venues and a park.
44
Islamic militants overthrew the embassy in Tehran which led to...
the SALT II treaty.
the Arab oil embargo.
inflation and higher interest rates in the U.S.
the Iran hostage crisis.
45
Which of these BEST completes the chart?
new theaters were built
trees were cut down
new sports complexes were built
traffic patterns were changed
46
The carpet industry in northwest Georgia was aided tremendously in the 1980s and 1990s by
a reduction in carpet taxes by Governor Barnes.
a new international airport in Chatsworth.
the construction of high speed rail line.
an influx of immigrants from Latin America.
47
The Georgia lottery proceeds are used to fund...
healthcare programs.
crime prevention programs.
educational programs.
drug prevention programs.
48
The Port of Savannah
Only benefits the Savannah area
has no impact on the Atlanta airport
Benefits the entire state
brings few goods into the state
49
Funding for the staging of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta came from
corporate sponsorship and ticket sales.
a national sales tax.
international contributions.
provisions in the Federal budget.
50
I was an aide to MLK. I was a U.S. Representative, and ambassador to the U.N.
Jimmy Carter
Andrew Young
Maynard Jackson
Billy Payne
51
Carter’s victory in the 1976 Presidential Election can be traced to all of the following EXCEPT
Wanting an "honest" candidate
Vietnam War Dissatisfaction
The hostages taken in Iran
Watergate Scandal
52
How is Maynard Jackson related to the Civil Rights Movement?
supported building a new airport
first black mayor in a large southern city
one of the founders of SNCC
He was the successor to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the SCLC
53
Which did the MOST to draw media attention and increase tourism in Atlanta in the 1990's?
Falcons appearance in 1998 Super Bowl
1995 Braves World Series win
1996 Olympics
Georgia Aquarium
54
Savannah handles more than
3 trillion
twenty-foot equivalent container units per year.
False
True
55
Which of the following was
NOT
a problem during Jimmy Carter’s presidency?
The Gulf War.
The Arab oil embargo.
High interest rates.
The Iran hostage crisis.
56
This timeline is related to the political career of which famous Georgia politician?
Jimmy Carter
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
George Busbee
57
Which of the following is a short-term impact of the Olympics that people still enjoy today?
Six Flags over Georgia
Centennial Olympic Park
Turner Field
The Atlanta Zoo
58
During the 1976 presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter pledged...
affordable housing for all Americans.
honesty in government.
international human rights.
lower gas prices.
59
Which was NOT involved with planning the Olympics in Georgia?
Jimmy Carter
Maynard Jackson
Billy Payne
Andrew Young
60
Carter has been st. Senator, Governor, and President of the U.S. Why did he receive the Nobel?
Habitat for Humanity
Giving away the Panama Canal
Ongoing efforts to find peaceful solutions to conflicts
Camp David peace accords
61
Andrew Young worked for the
CORE
NAACP
SNCC
SCLC
62
I was Georgia Governor, a Democrat, and the only Georgian to be President.
Zell Miller
Jimmy Carter
Roy Barnes
Julian Bond
63
The event in the early 1970s that caused severe damage to the national economy was...
the stock market crashed again.
the Arab oil embargo.
the drought in the Midwest.
the Gulf War.
64
Over the past four decades, voters have moved Georgia politically from being a...
two-party state to a three-party state.
one-party state to a state with many parties.
two-party state to a one-party state.
one-party state to a two-party state.
65
Improvements to Atlanta's infrastructure could have lessened the 1996 Olympics issue of
traffic congestion.
public safety.
communication
housing
66
How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia?
They allowed Georgia farmers to produce more crops.
They left the state in debt after the Olympic Games.
They provided an economic boost for the state.
They helped to Atlanta to have a water shortage.
67
Jimmy Carter’s victory in the 1976 Presidential Election can be traced to all EXCEPT
the fall of the U.S.embassy to revolutionary groups in Iran.
a willingness to elect a relatively unknown candidate.
the national disgrace of Watergate.
the disgrace of the Vietnam War era.
68
I was a Senator from 1972-96 who served as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Zell Miller
Sam Nunn
Roy Barnes
Jimmy Carter
69
Which award did Jimmy carter NOT win
Nobel
Academy
Grammy
Presidential Medal of Freedom
70
Georgia is one of the top states in this industry related to the current standard
cheese
film
auto manufacturing
blueberries
71
I was the first Republican governor of Georgia since Reconstruction.
Newt Gingrich
Roy Barnes
Sonny Perdue
Joe Frank Harris
72
The Camp David Peace Accords were signed between Egypt and
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Israel
Iraq
73
Which of these activities would be MOST negatively impacted by tougher immigration laws?
police
construction
nursing
education
74
What tragedy occurred during the Olympics in Georgia?
USA won no medals
shooting
major power outage
bombing
75
Which has replaced Latino's as the fastest growing of Ga's immigrant population recently?
African
Middle-Eastern
Eastern-European
Asian
76
How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia?
economic boost
hosting the games left the state in debt
solved Atlanta's water shortage
agriculture benefit
77
These things share which item?
They are all located in downtown Atlanta.
They were funded by Arthur Blank and Ted Turner.
They are all part of Governor Carter's legacy.
They were constructed for the 1996 Olympic Games.
78
The event in the early 1970s that caused severe damage to the national economy was...
the drought in the Midwest.
the Gulf War.
the stock market crashed again.
the Arab oil embargo.
79
In order to save money and to improve services for Georgians, Governor Jimmy Carter...
modernized the state government.
brought in foreign investors.
received federal loans.
raised taxes.
80
Georgia's moderate climate allows for year-round TV and film production.
False
True
81
Who was the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to Congress from Georgia?
Andrew Young
Ralph David Abernathy
Joseph Lowery
Maynard Jackson
82
Georgia ranks third in TV and film production behind...
Texas and Colorado.
Arizona and Florida.
California and New York.
New Jersey and New York
83
In December of 1979, The Soviet union invaded
Uzbekistan
Qatar
Afghanistan
Anoldmanstan
84
Georgia features such as parks, mountains, beaches, lakes, and historic sites help the states
tourism
nursing
justice
agriculture
85
As State Senator in the 1960s, Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate for
healthcare
education
agriculture
tourism
86
The County Unit System began when the Georgia legislature passed the
Neill Primary Act.
Safe Drinking Water Act.
Landowners Protection Act.
Criminal Justice Act.
87
I was the governor who pushed for state-funded kindergarten in public schools.
Joe Frank Harris
George Busbee
Sonny Perdue
Roy Barnes
88
What was a historical significance of the election of Andrew Young as mayor of Atlanta?
African Americans did not have to pass a literacy test
The first black mayor was succeeded by another black mayor
The citizens were tired of Maynard Jackson
African Americans were allowed to vote in the election
89
The fastest-growing segment of Georgia’s population during the late 90’s to early 2000s is...
the White population.
the Hispanic population.
the Black population.
the Asian population.
90
Tourism in Georgia is one of the state’s largest industries.
False
True
91
I was the first Black mayor of Atlanta. I am known for the airport expansion.
Jimmy Carter
Billy Payne
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
92
Which statement provides the BEST explanation for these statistics on immigration?
The U.S. has become more strict in its immigration policies.
The U.S.is not tough enough in its immigration policies.
Many people are being deported from their home countries
America still offers a better way of life and opportunities.
93
What is a major reason so many films are made in Georgia?
Tax incentives for film companies
famous actors began moving here
farmers sold their land to movie studios
The General Assembly begs them to come here
94
The United States boycotted the _______ Olympics.
1980
2000
1990
1970
95
I was refused my seat in the General Assembly because of my stance on the Vietnam War.
Sonny Perdue
Roy Barnes
Julian Bond
Newt Gingrich
96
Andrew Young was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in
1981
1972
1977
1961
97
As president of the United States, Jimmy Carter is best remembered for...
declaring war on Iraq.
promoting international trade.
defeating communism.
emphasizing peace and human rights.
98
Among the factors that account for Georgia’s population growth in the 1990s are its...
high unemployment rates coupled with a low cost of living.
favorable climate, jobs, and low cost of living.
availability of high-paying jobs.
availability of open rural spaces in which to live.
99
Jimmy Carter won the
Pulitzer prize
Happy Meal Prize
Nobel Prize
Publishers Clearing House
100
I was the governor who changed the state flag in 2001.
Jimmy Carter
Roy Barnes
Sam Nunn
Zell Miller
