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Quiz about Columbia
Quiz about Columbia

Columbia Trivia Quiz


There are many places in the United States called Columbia, a term that refers to Christopher Columbus. Can you match them to their correct state? Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Lpez. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Lpez
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
371,689
Updated
Jul 28 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
863
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The District of Columbia is a federal district, where the capital of the United States is located. In this district, you can find many important landmarks, such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol building and of course, the White House. Which city is described here? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This Columbia has "Good for business, good for life" as their city motto. It is located in the same state as Chicago, Springfield and Aurora, and has Gedern, Germany as a sister city. In which state is this Columbia located? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Settled by Daniel Trabue in 1802, this city of Columbia is located in Adair County, in a state where the cities of Louisville and Lexington are located. You might also relate the name of this state to fried chicken. In which state is this Columbia located? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Even though many small cities are called Columbia, this Columbia is the capital of a state that was initially part of another one, and separated in 1729. Which state, that has the Fort Sumter National Monument in the city of Charleston, is this? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Nicknamed the "Athens of ______" because of its constructions, this Columbia is in the state that Mark Twain was born in, the same state that served as the setting for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". Which state, informally known as "The Show Me State", is this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This Columbia is known as "Mule Town", and is located in the state that also has Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville. In which state is this Columbia located? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A city called Columbia exists in Marion County, named for American Revolutionary Francis Marion. In which state, that has Jackson as the state capital and got its name from a river, is this Columbia located? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. One of the towns in Houston County is called Columbia. In which state, where cities like Montgomery and Mobile are also located, is this Columbia found? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A town in Tolland County is called Columbia. Hartford, New Haven and Stamford are some of the cities in this state, named after a river. In which state is this town of Columbia located? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Columbia is a town in Caldwell Parish. In which state, also home of Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Ruston, is this Columbia located? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The District of Columbia is a federal district, where the capital of the United States is located. In this district, you can find many important landmarks, such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol building and of course, the White House. Which city is described here?

Answer: Washington

Under the United States Constitution, Washington, D.C. is a federal district, and therefore, it is not a part of any state. The district is very close to the states of Maryland and Virginia.

Washington, D.C. has many important monuments and buildings, like the Capitol, where the United States Congress works, and the White House, home of the President of the United States.
2. This Columbia has "Good for business, good for life" as their city motto. It is located in the same state as Chicago, Springfield and Aurora, and has Gedern, Germany as a sister city. In which state is this Columbia located?

Answer: Illinois

The small city of Columbia, Illinois, partnered with Gedern, Germany in 1992. Around the 1830s, Columbia started being inhabited by people of German origin, and today, German heritage can still be seen in Columbia.

Illinois has Springfield as their state capital, but is better known for the city of Chicago, home of many important sports teams like the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears, and buildings like the Sears Tower.
3. Settled by Daniel Trabue in 1802, this city of Columbia is located in Adair County, in a state where the cities of Louisville and Lexington are located. You might also relate the name of this state to fried chicken. In which state is this Columbia located?

Answer: Kentucky

The state of Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State", and for horse racing, since the annual Kentucky Derby horse race takes place in the city of Louisville.

The two-day festival Downtown Days takes place in Columbia, Kentucky.
4. Even though many small cities are called Columbia, this Columbia is the capital of a state that was initially part of another one, and separated in 1729. Which state, that has the Fort Sumter National Monument in the city of Charleston, is this?

Answer: South Carolina

South Carolina's history goes back to the Spanish settlers in the 1520s. The English colonized the state, including the city of Charles Town, now Charleston. The state of South Carolina was the first to secede from the union during the Civil War.

Columbia, South Carolina is the largest city of the state, and, among other institutions, is home of the prestigious University of South Carolina.
5. Nicknamed the "Athens of ______" because of its constructions, this Columbia is in the state that Mark Twain was born in, the same state that served as the setting for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". Which state, informally known as "The Show Me State", is this?

Answer: Missouri

The state of Missouri has cities such as Kansas City and Saint Louis, although the capital is called Jefferson City. The state was gained from France after the Louisiana Purchase. Mark Twain was born in Hannibal, Missouri, and many of his fictional characters were born there as well.

The city of Columbia, Missouri offers many important buildings like the Daniel Boone Building, and the University of Missouri.
6. This Columbia is known as "Mule Town", and is located in the state that also has Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville. In which state is this Columbia located?

Answer: Tennessee

The largest city of Tennessee is Memphis, however, the capital city of "the volunteer state" is Nashville. During the Civil War, the state left the union to join the Confederacy, but re-joined the union when the war ended.

Columbia, Tennessee is primarily known for its mule population - there's even an annual celebration called Mule Day, a tradition that dates back to 1840!
7. A city called Columbia exists in Marion County, named for American Revolutionary Francis Marion. In which state, that has Jackson as the state capital and got its name from a river, is this Columbia located?

Answer: Mississippi

People such as Elvis Presley, William Faulkner, John Grisham, and Oprah Winfrey are Mississippians. The state is also famous for the eponymous river, the third longest river in North America.

The first settlers of Columbia, Mississippi were the Lott brothers, although many of the settlers who first migrated came from the city of Columbia, South Carolina, giving the name to the Mississippian city.
8. One of the towns in Houston County is called Columbia. In which state, where cities like Montgomery and Mobile are also located, is this Columbia found?

Answer: Alabama

The capital of the state of Alabama is Montgomery, where the Confederacy was founded in 1861. Alabama is one of the southernmost states in the United States, and was the setting for the fictional town of Maycomb County in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird".

Columbia is one of the towns of Houston County, Alabama, established in 1903.
9. A town in Tolland County is called Columbia. Hartford, New Haven and Stamford are some of the cities in this state, named after a river. In which state is this town of Columbia located?

Answer: Connecticut

Connecticut is nicknamed the "Arsenal of the Nation" since the state served as the major supplier for the army during the American Revolution. Connecticuters are also known as nutmeggers, a demonym that comes from the informal nickname of the state, "The Nutmegger State".

Columbia, Connecticut was a part of Lebanon, but the town was incorporated to the Union in 1804.
10. Columbia is a town in Caldwell Parish. In which state, also home of Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Ruston, is this Columbia located?

Answer: Louisiana

The largest city of Louisiana is New Orleans, however, the capital is Baton Rouge, which translates from French to "red stick". The territory of Louisiana originally belonged to France, but Napoleon sold it in 1803.

The town of Columbia, Louisiana is the parish seat of Caldwell Parish.
Source: Author Lpez

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