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Different Places In The USA Trivia Quiz

Different facts about different places in the United States.

A multiple-choice quiz by morrow. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
morrow

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,972

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2560

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what state are people allowed to cast absentee ballots from space? Hint

Florida

Texas

Utah

California

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the five Great Lakes is the only one entirely inside the USA?

Answer: (One or Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. The very first skyscraper was built in this city. Which city? Hint

New York

Chicago

Columbus

Cleveland

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Chrysler building is in which city in the USA? Hint

Chicago

New York

L.A.

Detroit

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what state of the United States is the precise center of North America? Hint

North Dakota

Utah

Colorado

Idaho

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Question 6 of 10

6. This state is home to Wayne National Forest. John Glenn was born here, and Jerry Springer was on the news, not in the news. What state am I in?

Answer: (one word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lou Gehrig, one of our greatest baseball players was born in this city. I want to go see his home where he grew up. Where do I go? Hint

Pittsburgh

Georgetown

New York City

Cleveland

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Question 8 of 10

8. Tallahassee, Florida was the only Confederate capital east of the Missisippi not captured during the U.S. Civil War.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Delaware Indians called this place Turtle Island. Hint

Brazil

Cuba

Australia

North America

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Question 10 of 10

10. I am at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Which city am I in now? Hint

Columbus

Chicago

New York

Cleveland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what state are people allowed to cast absentee ballots from space?

Answer: Texas

Texas is the home of the Houston Space Center where most of the astronauts call home.

2. Which of the five Great Lakes is the only one entirely inside the USA?

Answer: Lake Michigan

This is true and I did not know this. I was looking at a map the other day and saw it. Well I did know it, but forgot it someplace along the way.

3. The very first skyscraper was built in this city. Which city?

Answer: Chicago

In 1884 to be exact. The funny thing about this skyscraper is that it was just ten stories high.

4. The Chrysler building is in which city in the USA?

Answer: New York

Walter Chrysler built his 77 story building in the middle of the depression. It provided a lot of work for people who really needed jobs.

5. In what state of the United States is the precise center of North America?

Answer: North Dakota

Exactly, it is Rugby, North Dakota.

6. This state is home to Wayne National Forest. John Glenn was born here, and Jerry Springer was on the news, not in the news. What state am I in?

Answer: Ohio

In 2003 Ohio will have its 200th anniversary. This is my home state as well as many others, including Sarah Jessica Parker, just to name a few.

7. Lou Gehrig, one of our greatest baseball players was born in this city. I want to go see his home where he grew up. Where do I go?

Answer: New York City

His nickname, the "Iron Horse". Born 1903 Henry Louis Gehrig, died 1941.

8. Tallahassee, Florida was the only Confederate capital east of the Missisippi not captured during the U.S. Civil War.

Answer: True

According to the book "Our Great Civil War" this is true.

9. The Delaware Indians called this place Turtle Island.

Answer: North America

Oh the beautiful giant sea turtles were the ones that they were making note of.

10. I am at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Which city am I in now?

Answer: Cleveland

It was built in 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio. Designed by I.M. Pei. I have been there and it is a very beautiful building. It is made of glass, granite, and painted white steel.

Source: Author morrow

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