How Well Do You Really Know The South?

You may think you're a true southerner right down to the core, but do you really know the south as well as you think you do? Take these 12 quiz questions and put your Southern knowledge to the ultimate test!
START THE QUIZ!

Question 1/12

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The term "Dixie" generally refers to the 11 states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. Which of the following states was not part of that original group?
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky

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Traditional Cajun cuisine commonly employs copious amounts of all but which of the following spices and flavors?
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
Sage

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Everyone knows the best grocery shop in the South is _____.
Piggly Wiggly
Whole Foods
Ralph's

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What kind of trinket is baked into a traditional New Orleans king cake?
A baby
A cat
A crown

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"My Old Kentucky Home" is generally sung at the beginning of which of the following events?
The Kentucky State Fair
The Kentucky Derby
The Miss Kentucky Pageant

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Which Bob Dylan song refers to the Blues Highway?
"My Back Pages"
"Highway 61"
"Blowin' In the Wind"

Question 7/12

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Which Kentucky town is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World and hosts the annual Bourbon Festival?
Frankfort
Bardstown
Clemont

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True or false: Bojangles is famous for chicken and waffles.
True
False

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What fried southern delicacy inspired a novel that was later made into a movie?
Fried pickles
Fried green tomatoes
Fried okra

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How do you address two or more people?
Y'all
Yous guys
Yous

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Which titles should you always use to address elders?
Mister and Misses
Sir and Madam
Sir and M'am

Question 12/12

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Which of the following famous African Americans does not have roots in the Gullah culture?
Maya Angelou
Michelle Obama
Joe Frazier
You might just be a Yankee or hail from a different part of the country, because you don't know the South very well just yet. You may know a few basics about this region of the US, but you still have a lot to learn before you can call yourself a true Southerner. Better luck next time!

C+, Southern Sour

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Right!
You're Southern proud and it shows! You hail from the South and take pride in the culture and traditions that are unique to this region. You'd do anything to defend the land you love most and protect the history that is near and dear to your heart.

B+, Southern Proud

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You're a savvy Southerner who takes pride in your heritage! Sure, the South has had its share of ups and downs, but your proud to call this region home and will always defend its honor. You clearly value the traditions, history, and cultural norms of this region. Go ahead and brag a little, you earned it with this Southern display!

A+, Southern Savvy

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Right!
1
The term "Dixie" generally refers to the 11 states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. Which of the following states was not part of that original group?
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
2
Traditional Cajun cuisine commonly employs copious amounts of all but which of the following spices and flavors?
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
Sage
3
Everyone knows the best grocery shop in the South is _____.
Piggly Wiggly
Whole Foods
Ralph's
4
What kind of trinket is baked into a traditional New Orleans king cake?
A baby
A cat
A crown
5
"My Old Kentucky Home" is generally sung at the beginning of which of the following events?
The Kentucky State Fair
The Kentucky Derby
The Miss Kentucky Pageant
6
Which Bob Dylan song refers to the Blues Highway?
"My Back Pages"
"Highway 61"
"Blowin' In the Wind"
7
Which Kentucky town is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World and hosts the annual Bourbon Festival?
Frankfort
Bardstown
Clemont
8
True or false: Bojangles is famous for chicken and waffles.
True
False
9
What fried southern delicacy inspired a novel that was later made into a movie?
Fried pickles
Fried green tomatoes
Fried okra
10
How do you address two or more people?
Y'all
Yous guys
Yous
11
Which titles should you always use to address elders?
Mister and Misses
Sir and Madam
Sir and M'am
12
Which of the following famous African Americans does not have roots in the Gullah culture?
Maya Angelou
Michelle Obama
Joe Frazier