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How Places Got Their Names Trivia Quiz

This is a glance at how certain places were named

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
31,500

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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5218

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Virginia' was named for 'The Virgin Queen'. What was her actual name? Hint

Mary

Victoria

Anne

Elizabeth

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Boonesborough' was named for Daniel Boone. Where is it located? Hint

Kentucky

Arkansas

New Mexico

Oregon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where does the name 'Seattle' come from? Hint

A Mythological Creature

A Ship's Name

An Early Explorer

An Indian Leader

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Question 4 of 10

4. William "Buffalo Bill" Cody is a legendary figure of the Old West. Where is the city of Cody located? Hint

Wyoming

Colorado

Montana

Arizona

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Question 5 of 10

5. Lake Champlain is named after Samuel de Champlain, the explorer. In which decade did he explore this lake? Hint

1630s

1600s

1580s

1590s

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jonestown was named after Jim Jones. Where was it located? Hint

Asia

USA

Africa

South America

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mr. and Mrs. Bronck gave their name to an area of what city? Hint

New York

Los Angeles

Boston

San Francisco

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lake Louise is a scenic part of Canada. It is named for a daughter of what monarch? Hint

Queen Anne

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Victoria

Queen Mary

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Question 9 of 10

9. Many bodies of water in New York are named after the explorer Henry Hudson. What happened to him? Hint

He died aboard ship during an epidemic

He was cast adrift after a mutiny

He was killed in a battle with Indians

He committed suicide when he failed to find the Northwest Passage

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which U.S. state has a city that is named in honor of the British statesman, William Pitt? Hint

Illinois

Delaware

Ohio

Pennsylvania

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Virginia' was named for 'The Virgin Queen'. What was her actual name?

Answer: Elizabeth

The colony of Virginia (now the state Commonwealth of Virginia) was named after Queen Elizabeth I by Sir Walter Raleigh.

2. 'Boonesborough' was named for Daniel Boone. Where is it located?

Answer: Kentucky

Daniel Boone (1734-1820).

3. Where does the name 'Seattle' come from?

Answer: An Indian Leader

Chief Seattle of the Duwamish tribe.

4. William "Buffalo Bill" Cody is a legendary figure of the Old West. Where is the city of Cody located?

Answer: Wyoming

It was founded by William Cody in 1895.

5. Lake Champlain is named after Samuel de Champlain, the explorer. In which decade did he explore this lake?

Answer: 1600s

He was the first European to sight Lake Champlain in 1609. It is located between the U.S. states of NY and Vermont.

6. Jonestown was named after Jim Jones. Where was it located?

Answer: South America

Guyana.

7. Mr. and Mrs. Bronck gave their name to an area of what city?

Answer: New York

People would go to visit 'the Broncks'. Hence, 'the Bronx'.

8. Lake Louise is a scenic part of Canada. It is named for a daughter of what monarch?

Answer: Queen Victoria

Princess Louise.

9. Many bodies of water in New York are named after the explorer Henry Hudson. What happened to him?

Answer: He was cast adrift after a mutiny

He died in 1611.

10. Which U.S. state has a city that is named in honor of the British statesman, William Pitt?

Answer: Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh (as William Penn is 'Pennsylvania') is located in Pennsylvania.

Source: Author robert362

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