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Texas, Our Texas Trivia Quiz

The state of Texas is probably one of the most diverse regions in the United States. Its landscape varies from the pine woods of East Texas, to rolling plains in the central area, to deserts in the western part of the state.

A multiple-choice quiz by longhorngirl. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
longhorngirl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
290,433

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1577

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (8/10), Guest 12 (1/10), Guest 139 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following states does NOT border Texas? Hint

New Mexico

Arkansas

Colorado

Louisiana

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Texas State Capitol building is nearly fifteen feet taller than the National Capitol building.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. On what date is Texas' Independence Day? Hint

March 8

March 15

March 2

February 23

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the official sport of Texas? Hint

Football (American)

Capturing rattlesnakes

Soccer

Rodeo

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Question 5 of 10

5. From what Caddoan word does Texas derive its name? Hint

Diverse

Large

Friends or allies

Hot

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the state song of Texas? Hint

Deep in the Heart of Texas

The Eyes of Texas

Texas, Our Texas

Yellow Rose of Texas

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is Texas' annual Bluebonnet Festival held? Hint

Austin

Chappell Hill

Dallas

Plano

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which county of Texas has the smallest area? Hint

Loving County

Brewster County

Harris County

Rockwall County

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where is Texas' annual Rattlesnake Roundup held? Hint

Austin

Amarillo

El Paso

Sweetwater

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the state flying mammal of Texas? Hint

Big Free-tailed Bat

Evening Bat

Western Small-footed Myotis

Mexican Free-tailed Bat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following states does NOT border Texas?

Answer: Colorado

While Colorado is very close to Texas, it does not share a border with the Lone Star State. Arkansas shares a small border on the northeastern part of the state (not including the Panhandle).

2. The Texas State Capitol building is nearly fifteen feet taller than the National Capitol building.

Answer: True

At over 310 feet in height, the Texas Capitol building is nearly fifteen feet taller than the National Capitol building in Washington, D.C. It was built from 1882-1888 under the supervision of Lindsay Walker, a civil engineer from what is now West Virginia.

3. On what date is Texas' Independence Day?

Answer: March 2

Every March 2, Texans celebrate their independence from Mexico. It is considered an official holiday in the state of Texas. It celebrates the day that the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed.

4. What is the official sport of Texas?

Answer: Rodeo

While Texans love football, rodeo is the official state sport. In 1997, rodeo was declared the state's official sport by the Texas Legislature.

5. From what Caddoan word does Texas derive its name?

Answer: Friends or allies

The state of Texas derives its name from the Caddoan word for friends or allies. The Hasinai tribe of Caddoans lived between the Trinity and Sabine rivers in East Texas. They were called "tejas" by the Spaniards because of their hospitality.

6. What is the state song of Texas?

Answer: Texas, Our Texas

"Texas, Our Texas" was written in 1924 by William J. Marsh, a naturalized Texan. It was adopted as the official state song of Texas on May 28, 1929.

7. Where is Texas' annual Bluebonnet Festival held?

Answer: Chappell Hill

Each year, hundreds of people flock to the small town of Chappell Hill to celebrate the Bluebonnet Festival. The festival, which brings a large amount of income to the tiny town, celebrates the state flower of Texas, the bluebonnet.

8. Which county of Texas has the smallest area?

Answer: Rockwall County

Rockwall County, with an area of just 149 square miles, is the smallest county in Texas. It partially contains several large cities of Dallas County, including Dallas, Heath, Rowlett, and Wylie.

9. Where is Texas' annual Rattlesnake Roundup held?

Answer: Sweetwater

The Rattlesnake Roundup, held in Sweetwater, Texas, captures around 1 percent of the state's rattlesnake population. Rattlesnakes are captured, wrangled, and sometimes skinned and cooked.

10. What is the state flying mammal of Texas?

Answer: Mexican Free-tailed Bat

Citizens of Austin can enjoy the sight of the Mexican free-tailed bat in the summer below the Congress Avenue Bridge. One of the largest colonies in the world, however, is in Bracken Cave, north of San Antonio. Over twenty million bats inhabit the cavern, making it the largest congregation of mammals in the world.

Source: Author longhorngirl

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