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Quiz about USA  State Name Origins
Quiz about USA  State Name Origins

USA - State Name Origins Trivia Quiz


Do you know how any of the names for the States of USA originated? I have taken this information from 'The World Almanac'.

A multiple-choice quiz by alley-cat. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
alley-cat
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,592
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
6725
Last 3 plays: Duchess716 (7/10), Guest 172 (8/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which state was named by Captain John Mason of Plymouth Council for a county in England? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which state's name means 'large hill place'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which state's name means 'snow-clad' in Spanish? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What state name is from the Russian version of the Aleutian word 'alakshak' meaning 'peninsular'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which state's name is taken from the French words for 'green' and 'mountain'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What state was named by Sir Walter Raleigh in honor of Queen Elizabeth I of England? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which state was named after Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I of England? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which state name is from the Sioux word meaning 'friend' or 'ally'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What state is named after the first president of the United States? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which state's name is from the Latin or Spanish for 'mountainous'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which state was named by Captain John Mason of Plymouth Council for a county in England?

Answer: New Hampshire

Named in 1629.
2. Which state's name means 'large hill place'?

Answer: Massachusetts

From an Indian tribe with this name identified by Captain John Smith.
3. Which state's name means 'snow-clad' in Spanish?

Answer: Nevada

4. What state name is from the Russian version of the Aleutian word 'alakshak' meaning 'peninsular'?

Answer: Alaska

'Alakshak' also means 'great lands' or 'land that is not an island'.
5. Which state's name is taken from the French words for 'green' and 'mountain'?

Answer: Vermont

When the state was formed in 1777 it was suggested vert(green) and mont(mountain) be combined after the Green Mountains.
6. What state was named by Sir Walter Raleigh in honor of Queen Elizabeth I of England?

Answer: Virginia

Queen Elizabeth I was known as the virgin queen.
7. Which state was named after Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I of England?

Answer: Maryland

The colony of Maryland was named after Queen Maria. The state retained the name of the colony.
8. Which state name is from the Sioux word meaning 'friend' or 'ally'?

Answer: North Dakota

9. What state is named after the first president of the United States?

Answer: Washington

10. Which state's name is from the Latin or Spanish for 'mountainous'?

Answer: Montana

Source: Author alley-cat

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