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Nevada - The Silver State Trivia Quiz

Some questions are very easy, some not so easy about beautiful Nevada

A multiple-choice quiz by Phxbus. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Phxbus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,601

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
2267

Last 3 plays: Guest 216 (11/15), Guest 207 (6/15), Johnmcmanners (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. The capital of Nevada is: Hint

Reno

Boulder City

Carson City

Las Vegas

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Question 2 of 15

2. "The Biggest Little City in the World" is: Hint

Lovelock

Elko

Reno

Winnemucca

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Question 3 of 15

3. One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the world is in both Nevada and California. This lake is: Hint

Lake Tahoe

Lake Walker

Lake Calneva

Lake Alpine

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Question 4 of 15

4. How many other states does Nevada border? Hint

Three

Six

Four

Five

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the highest point in Nevada? Hint

Silver Zone Mountain

Mount Tahoe

Mount Laxalt

Boundary Peak

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which Nevada community is located closest to the geographic center of the state? Hint

Austin

Elko

Reno

Laughlin

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which former First Lady of the USA was born in Nevada? Hint

Bess Truman

Nancy Reagan

Pat Nixon

Barbara Bush

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Question 8 of 15

8. Nevada State Route 375 runs through a portion of central Nevada. It is known by what unique name? Hint

Dead Burro Trail

Hell Bound HIghway

Blackjack Basin Parkway

Extraterrestrial Highway

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Question 9 of 15

9. Prior to becoming a Territory, Nevada was part of what political subdivision? Hint

Bear Flag Republic (Calif.)

Unorganized Indian Territory

Idaho Territory

Utah Territory

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Question 10 of 15

10. Nevada was admitted to the Union as the 36th state. Who was President? Hint

Abraham Lincoln

Millard Fillmore

Warren Harding

William Harrison

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 1859, the richest known silver deposit was discovered. It was known as the Comstock Lode. What Nevada community sprang up overnight as a result? Hint

Virginia City

Carson City

Pioche

Yerington

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Question 12 of 15

12. The first bank in Nevada was: Hint

Bank of Reno

Los Angeles Savings & Loan

Wells Fargo

Chase Manhattan

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Question 13 of 15

13. Nevada produces more of this metal than any other state: Hint

Brass

Aluminum

Gold

Copper

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Question 14 of 15

14. The largest natural lake entirely in the state is: Hint

Lake Tahoe

Lake Las Vegas

Pyramid Lake

Lake Lahontan

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Question 15 of 15

15. The longest river in Nevada is: Hint

Humboldt River

Western River

Silver River

Bonanza River

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The capital of Nevada is:

Answer: Carson City

Carson City was named for Kit Carson.

2. "The Biggest Little City in the World" is:

Answer: Reno

The slogan was adopted in 1928.

3. One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the world is in both Nevada and California. This lake is:

Answer: Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe at an elevation of 6229 ft has a surface area of 191 square miles.

4. How many other states does Nevada border?

Answer: Five

California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Arizona.

5. What is the highest point in Nevada?

Answer: Boundary Peak

13,140 ft Boundary Peak is located in Esmeralda County near the California border.

6. Which Nevada community is located closest to the geographic center of the state?

Answer: Austin

The geographic center of Nevada is 26 miles southeast of Austin.

7. Which former First Lady of the USA was born in Nevada?

Answer: Pat Nixon

Pat Nixon was born Thelma Catherine Ryan in 1912 in Ely, White Pine County.

8. Nevada State Route 375 runs through a portion of central Nevada. It is known by what unique name?

Answer: Extraterrestrial Highway

Route 375 skirts the eastern boundaries of the mysterious Area 51.

9. Prior to becoming a Territory, Nevada was part of what political subdivision?

Answer: Utah Territory

On March 2, 1861, President Buchanan signed an Act of Congress making Nevada a Territory. It included all of present day Nevada, except the area of Clark County, which was ceded to Nevada from Arizona in 1866.

10. Nevada was admitted to the Union as the 36th state. Who was President?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Nevada achieved statehood on October 31, 1864.

11. In 1859, the richest known silver deposit was discovered. It was known as the Comstock Lode. What Nevada community sprang up overnight as a result?

Answer: Virginia City

Mark Twain started his writing career with the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise newspaper.

12. The first bank in Nevada was:

Answer: Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo opened an office in Virginia City in 1860.

13. Nevada produces more of this metal than any other state:

Answer: Gold

Gold mining is centered around the Elko County community of Carlin. Over 80% of US gold is mined in Nevada.

14. The largest natural lake entirely in the state is:

Answer: Pyramid Lake

A desert lake north of Reno, Pyramid is the largest natural lake wholly within Nevada's borders.

15. The longest river in Nevada is:

Answer: Humboldt River

Running east to west about 300 miles through northern Nevada; the majority of the California Trail through Nevada followed the river.

Source: Author Phxbus

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