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State Facts 1 Trivia Quiz

This may be a little difficult but fun in learning something about the United States.

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

Author
finlady

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,864

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
6851

Last 3 plays: Fiona112233 (6/10), Guest 146 (3/10), Peachie13 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did Hawaii officially become a state? Hint

August 21, 1959

August 20, 1958

August 20, 1959

August 21, 1960

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who first discovered Alaska? Hint

William H. Seward

Vitus Jonassen Bering

John Paul Jones

William Howard Stowe

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was the first American kindergarten established? Hint

Racine, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin

Willmar, Minnesota

Bangor, Maine

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Question 4 of 10

4. What state has the longest freshwater shoreline in the world? Hint

Michigan

Illinois

Wisconsin

California

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the official state beverage of North Dakota? Hint

tea

beer

milk

coffee

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Question 6 of 10

6. What state is the home of the United States wealthiest man Bill Gates? Hint

Maryland

California

Virginia

Washington

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the state with the oldest cattle ranch. Hint

Colorado

New Mexico

New York

North Dakota

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Question 8 of 10

8. What of these states has two rivers both with the same name? Hint

Minnesota

Washington

Idaho

Florida

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what state is Mall of America? Hint

Minnesota

California

Illinois

New York

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Question 10 of 10

10. What state has the world's largest outdoor amphitheater? Hint

California

Arizona

Florida

South Dakota

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Hawaii officially become a state?

Answer: August 21, 1959

2. Who first discovered Alaska?

Answer: Vitus Jonassen Bering

Vitus Jonassen Bering sighted Alaska when on a voyage to Siberia in 1741. Secretary of State William H. Seward purchased Alaska.

3. Where was the first American kindergarten established?

Answer: Watertown, Wisconsin

The first kindergarten was established in 1856 and the students were local German-speaking youngsters.

4. What state has the longest freshwater shoreline in the world?

Answer: Michigan

5. What is the official state beverage of North Dakota?

Answer: milk

6. What state is the home of the United States wealthiest man Bill Gates?

Answer: Washington

Bill Gates home is in Medina, Washington.

7. Name the state with the oldest cattle ranch.

Answer: New York

The country's oldest cattle ranch started 1747 at Montauk on Long Island.

8. What of these states has two rivers both with the same name?

Answer: Florida

The name of the rivers is Withlacoochee River in North Central Florida, and Withlacoochee River in Central Florida.

9. In what state is Mall of America?

Answer: Minnesota

10. What state has the world's largest outdoor amphitheater?

Answer: California

The amphiteater is the Hollywood Bowl.

Source: Author finlady

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