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Quiz about How Places Got Their Names
Quiz about How Places Got Their Names

How Places Got Their Names Trivia Quiz


This is a glance at how certain places were named

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
31,500
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
5208
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'Virginia' was named for 'The Virgin Queen'. What was her actual name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 'Boonesborough' was named for Daniel Boone. Where is it located? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Where does the name 'Seattle' come from? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. William "Buffalo Bill" Cody is a legendary figure of the Old West. Where is the city of Cody located? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Lake Champlain is named after Samuel de Champlain, the explorer. In which decade did he explore this lake? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Jonestown was named after Jim Jones. Where was it located? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Mr. and Mrs. Bronck gave their name to an area of what city? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Lake Louise is a scenic part of Canada. It is named for a daughter of what monarch? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Many bodies of water in New York are named after the explorer Henry Hudson. What happened to him? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which U.S. state has a city that is named in honor of the British statesman, William Pitt? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Virginia' was named for 'The Virgin Queen'. What was her actual name?

Answer: Elizabeth

The colony of Virginia (now the state Commonwealth of Virginia) was named after Queen Elizabeth I by Sir Walter Raleigh.
2. 'Boonesborough' was named for Daniel Boone. Where is it located?

Answer: Kentucky

Daniel Boone (1734-1820).
3. Where does the name 'Seattle' come from?

Answer: An Indian Leader

Chief Seattle of the Duwamish tribe.
4. William "Buffalo Bill" Cody is a legendary figure of the Old West. Where is the city of Cody located?

Answer: Wyoming

It was founded by William Cody in 1895.
5. Lake Champlain is named after Samuel de Champlain, the explorer. In which decade did he explore this lake?

Answer: 1600s

He was the first European to sight Lake Champlain in 1609. It is located between the U.S. states of NY and Vermont.
6. Jonestown was named after Jim Jones. Where was it located?

Answer: South America

Guyana.
7. Mr. and Mrs. Bronck gave their name to an area of what city?

Answer: New York

People would go to visit 'the Broncks'. Hence, 'the Bronx'.
8. Lake Louise is a scenic part of Canada. It is named for a daughter of what monarch?

Answer: Queen Victoria

Princess Louise.
9. Many bodies of water in New York are named after the explorer Henry Hudson. What happened to him?

Answer: He was cast adrift after a mutiny

He died in 1611.
10. Which U.S. state has a city that is named in honor of the British statesman, William Pitt?

Answer: Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh (as William Penn is 'Pennsylvania') is located in Pennsylvania.
Source: Author robert362

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