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How Well Do You Know the Map of South Carolina?
Are you ready to test your knowledge about South Carolina's geography? This multiple-choice quiz will challenge your understanding of the state's map. Don't worry if you're not a geography expert.…gold rush
(Encyclopedia) gold rush, influx of prospectors, merchants, adventurers, and others to newly discovered gold fields. One of the most famous of these stampedes in pursuit of riches was the California…Hampton, Wade, Confederate general
(Encyclopedia) Hampton, Wade, 1818–1902, Confederate general in the American Civil War, b. Charleston, S.C.; grandson of Wade Hampton (c.1752–1835). Hampton, a wealthy planter, served (1852–61) in…Chichén Itzá
(Encyclopedia) Chichén ItzáChichén Itzáchēchānˈ ētsäˈ [key], city of the ancient Maya, central Yucatán, Mexico. It was founded around two large cenotes, or natural wells. According to one system of…Somerset, county, England
(Encyclopedia) Somerset, county (1991 pop. 459,100), 1,333 sq mi (3,453 sq km), SW England, on the Bristol Channel. The county seat is Taunton. The terrain is generally low and flat in the center (…Writing Well: Time Flies When You're Having Fun
Time Flies When You're Having FunWriting WellPaper ChaseTime Flies When You're Having FunSubject to ChangeSubjects vs. TopicsThe Heart of the Matter: Writing a Thesis Statement Writer's Block I'm…Writing Well: You Got Some 'Splaining to Do, Lucy: Exposition
You Got Some 'Splaining to Do, Lucy: ExpositionWriting WellYou Got Some 'Splaining to Do, Lucy: ExpositionThe Perfect Couple: Cause and EffectNeat and Tidy: Classify-DivideAlike and Different:…How Well Do You Know U.S. Radio Stations? Part I
From the early days of AM broadcasting to the modern era of digital streaming, the radio has evolved and adapted to new technologies and changing tastes. Test your U.S. radio station knowledge today!How Well Do You Know State Capitals and Largest Cities?
Welcome to Infoplease's quiz designed to test your knowledge on state capitals and largest cities in the United States. This quiz is perfect for geography enthusiasts and those who want to brush up…Gordy, Berry, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Gordy, Berry, Jr., 1929–, African-American music-industry executive, b. Detroit. After stints in the army and as a professional boxer,…