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USA Alphabetically - Part R Trivia Quiz

My geographical tour of the USA continues with a visit to cities beginning with the letter R.

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

Author
Dizart

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,690

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3598

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The Flower City" and "The World's Image Center" are nicknames attributed to which city in New York State? Hint

Rochester

Rome

Rensselaer

Rye

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Pennsylvania city took its name from William Penn's home town in England? Hint

Richland

Radnor

Rochester

Reading

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Question 3 of 10

3. The "Gateway to the Black Hills" is a nickname given to which city? Hint

Ralston

Rapid City

Redfield

Rock Springs

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Question 4 of 10

4. Las Vegas was America's gambling capital in the early 21st century, but which city held that distinction from the 1930s through to the 1950s? Hint

Racine

Richmond

Round Rock

Reno

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nicknamed "The Star City", which city in the Blue Ridge Mountains was originally called Big Lick? Hint

Radford

Roanoke

Raven

Rocky Mount

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which city in New England built its wealth on the marble deposits found there? Hint

Rockland, Maine

Rochester, New Hampshire

Rutland, Vermont

Randolph, Massachusetts

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Question 7 of 10

7. Nicknamed the "City of Oaks", which city was named after an English explorer? Hint

Richmond

Raleigh

Robertsville

Rutherford

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which city is located at the mouth of the Root River on the shores of Lake Michigan? Hint

Rhinelander

Ripon

Racine

River Falls

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Question 9 of 10

9. Named after an English town on the River Thames, which city was capital of the Confederate States throughout most of the Civil War?

Answer: (One Word - begins with R.)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Louisiana Tech University is located in which city? Hint

River Ridge

Rayne

Ruston

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Flower City" and "The World's Image Center" are nicknames attributed to which city in New York State?

Answer: Rochester

Founded in 1817 under its original name of Rochesterville, Rochester is situated just south of Lake Ontario. The Erie Canal originally ran through the city, before being re-routed to the south. The Eastman Kodak film company was founded there in 1888, leading to the "Image Center" moniker.

2. Which Pennsylvania city took its name from William Penn's home town in England?

Answer: Reading

Reading is the county seat of Berks County, which itself was named after Berkshire in England. The city was built on the iron and railroad industries. Reading is located northwest of Philadelphia, on the banks of the Schuylkill River.

3. The "Gateway to the Black Hills" is a nickname given to which city?

Answer: Rapid City

Incorporated in 1882, Rapid City, South Dakota, is named after Rapid Creek, a tributary of the Cheyenne River. The city was founded by gold miners who sought their fortunes in the adjacent Black Hills.

4. Las Vegas was America's gambling capital in the early 21st century, but which city held that distinction from the 1930s through to the 1950s?

Answer: Reno

Reno, Nevada, was founded in 1868, and named after a Union officer killed in the Civil War. The discovery of the Comstock Lode of silver in nearby Virginia City saw a large influx of settlers to the area. The city received another boom in the 1930s when Nevada legalised both casino gambling and easy divorce.

5. Nicknamed "The Star City", which city in the Blue Ridge Mountains was originally called Big Lick?

Answer: Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia, was established as Big Lick in 1852. The name Roanoke was adopted in 1882, the city being situated on the Roanoke River. A major industry in the area is rail car assembly.

6. Which city in New England built its wealth on the marble deposits found there?

Answer: Rutland, Vermont

Named after John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland, the city is located on the banks of Otter Creek. The local marble industry had wound down in the late 20th century.

7. Nicknamed the "City of Oaks", which city was named after an English explorer?

Answer: Raleigh

Raleigh was named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who sponsored the nearby "lost" colony of Roanoke Island. The city was specifically planned and built to become the capital of North Carolina. North Carolina State University was founded in the city in 1887.

8. Which city is located at the mouth of the Root River on the shores of Lake Michigan?

Answer: Racine

First settled in 1834, Racine, Wisconsin, was originally called Fort Gilbert. The city is home to a large number of Danish-Americans. Horlicks was invented in the city in 1887 by William Horlick.

9. Named after an English town on the River Thames, which city was capital of the Confederate States throughout most of the Civil War?

Answer: Richmond

The state capital of Virginia, Richmond was founded in 1737. The state capital was moved there from Williamsburg in 1780. Richmond was capital of the Confederacy until April, 1865, when Ulysses S. Grant captured it for the Union.

10. Louisiana Tech University is located in which city?

Answer: Ruston

Ruston is the parish seat of Lincoln Parish (Louisiana is unique among the 50 states of the USA in having parishes rather than counties). Louisiana Tech was founded there in 1894, under its original name of the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana. The city's economy and cultural activities mostly revolve around the college.

Source: Author Dizart

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