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1. 'Virginia' was named for 'The Virgin Queen'. What was her actual name?
2. 'Boonesborough' was named for Daniel Boone. Where is it located?
3. Where does the name 'Seattle' come from?
4. William "Buffalo Bill" Cody is a legendary figure of the Old West. Where is the city of Cody located?
5. Lake Champlain is named after Samuel de Champlain, the explorer. In which decade did he explore this lake?
6. Jonestown was named after Jim Jones. Where was it located?
7. Mr. and Mrs. Bronck gave their name to an area of what city?
8. Lake Louise is a scenic part of Canada. It is named for a daughter of what monarch?
9. Many bodies of water in New York are named after the explorer Henry Hudson. What happened to him?
10. Which U.S. state has a city that is named in honor of the British statesman, William Pitt?
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