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1.
  Texas On My Mind   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Texas" is a name which conjures up all sorts of images from many walks of life - and this quiz will take you on a ramble around just some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, Huw27, Feb 15 21
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Huw27
Feb 15 21
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  Do You Know Texas?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about Texas? Let's find out...
Average, 10 Qns, brokenangel03, Oct 25 22
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
Average
brokenangel03
Oct 25 22
353 plays
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  Texas Facts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Various facts and interesting information about the Lone Star State.
Average, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Oct 09 22
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dg_dave gold member
Oct 09 22
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  Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz includes interesting facts about Texas cities!
Tough, 10 Qns, MyGirl2000, Sep 22 13
Tough
MyGirl2000
781 plays
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  Texas, People and Places    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Texas Trivia 2001 basic questions about some famous people and places, not so famous people and places.
Difficult, 10 Qns, emrwhq, Jun 10 09
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trivia question Quick Question
Jalapeno pepper jelly was first marketed and sold commercially in 1978. What Texas city was the origin of this jelly recipe?

From Quiz "Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas"




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Mixed Texas Trivia Questions
1. The carbonated beverage Dr. Pepper was first discovered by a Texas pharmacist in 1885. Until 2011, what city in Texas housed the oldest Dr. Pepper plant?

From Quiz Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas

Answer: Dublin

Charles Alderton, a Waco, Texas pharmacist who lived from 1857 to 1941, was the first to create the Dr. Pepper beverage in 1885. Dublin, Texas is 94 miles west of Waco, Texas. In 2011, the plant was no longer "Dublin Dr. Pepper" as it became owned by Snapple Dr. Pepper.

2. Prior to being admitted as a State in 1845, what was the status of Texas?

From Quiz Texas On My Mind

Answer: It was an independent Republic

Texas had been an independent Republic since 1836. Following the defeat at the Alamo to Santa Anna's Mexican forces in that year, the hastily assembled Texan Delegation signed a "Declaration of Independence". Thus the Republic of Texas was formed, and this was Texas' status when it was admitted as a State in 1845.

3. What is the state bird of Texas?

From Quiz Do You Know Texas?

Answer: Mockingbird

The mockingbird was made the official bird of Texas in 1927. It is also the official bird of Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The robin the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The bluebird is the state bird of Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, and New York. The pelican is not the bird of any state.

4. Up until the year 2000, what was President George W. Bush's title while in Texas?

From Quiz Texas Facts

Answer: governor

Bush was governor for about six years when he won the presidency in 2000.

5. What are the initials of the President that succeeded JFK?

From Quiz Texas, People and Places

Answer: LBJ

Lyndon Baines Johnson took the oath of office on board Air Force 1, enroute back to Washington, DC. Johnson was also a native Texan.

6. The television drama series "Dallas" ran from the years of 1978 to 1991. What city was the show's ranch located near (in most of the episodes)?

From Quiz Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas

Answer: Parker

The "Dallas" show aired in more than 90 countries as it had been translated into 67 languages. South Fork Ranch is located near Parker,Texas and the ranch is now a resort and conference center. This location was used in 365 episodes of filming the televison series.

7. What is the name that Texas is commonly referred to as?

From Quiz Do You Know Texas?

Answer: The Lone Star State

The Golden State is California. The Sunshine State is Florida. The Sunflower State is Kansas.

8. What year was Texas admitted to the Union? (NOT after Reconstruction!)

From Quiz Texas Facts

Answer: 1845

In 1836 TX gained its independence from Mexico. In 1862 Texas seceded to join the Confederacy, and in 1870 it was readmitted after the Civil War.

9. What was the last venue Elvis played in Fort Worth, Texas?

From Quiz Texas, People and Places

Answer: Tarrant County Convention Center

10. What city in Texas has the motto of "live music capital of the world"?

From Quiz Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas

Answer: Austin

Every night over 100 venues stage live music of various genres in the city. Austin is the home of the PBS television show "Austin City Limits", which has been on the air since 1974. Over 500 music artists have been featured on the show since 2005.

11. What Texas city is the Alamo in?

From Quiz Do You Know Texas?

Answer: San Antonio

Houston is the largest city in Texas. Dallas is the third largest city. Austin is the capital and fourth largest city. San Antonio is the correct answer and the second largest city.

12. What city is famous for a major battle with Mexico while Texas was a republic?

From Quiz Texas Facts

Answer: San Antonio

The Alamo in 1836.

13. What is the name of eccentric billionaire who began his career with a business inherited from his father?

From Quiz Texas, People and Places

Answer: Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes was born in the small oil town of Humble, Texas.

14. The Heisman trophy was originally established by John William Heisman. What city was his university located at?

From Quiz Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas

Answer: Houston

Rice University is where the Heisman trophy was started as an award by John William Heisman. The university is located in Houston, Texas.

15. Einar "Texas" Ljungberg was a well known 20th century politician from which European country?

From Quiz Texas On My Mind

Answer: Sweden

Einar Ljungberg joined the Social Democratic movement early in the 20th century, and was an active member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party for most of his political life. In 1909, he was jailed on charges of treason, having argued for the replacement of the Swedish Monarchy by a democratically elected Republic. After serving almost a year in jail, Ljungberg went to the USA, giving a series of nationwide speeches extolling the virtues of Socialism to Scandinavian immigrants. This where he earned the nickname "Texas", which was given to him by colleagues on his return to Sweden. He remained staunchly on the left of Swedish politics, and it was no surprise when he led a pro-Bolshevik breakaway group within the Swedish Social Democratic Party, joining the newly formed Swedish Communist Party in 1917. However, after Stalin came to power in Russia in the late 1920s, Ljungberg left the Communist Party and returned to the Social Democratic Party, where he remained until his death in 1974.

16. When was Texas first admitted to the Union?

From Quiz Do You Know Texas?

Answer: December 29, 1845

March 1, 1870 was when Texas was readmitted to the Union after the Civil War. February 1, 1861 was the date when Texas seceded from the Union.

17. What is the name of the venue in Fort Worth, Texas played by the Jimi Hendrix Experience?

From Quiz Texas, People and Places

Answer: Will Rogers Coliseum

18. The first suspension bridge over the Brazos River was built as a part a Texas city river road crossing. In what city is this located?

From Quiz Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas

Answer: Waco

The Waco Bridge is a single span 475 feet (145 m) bridge built in 1869 over the Brazos River. It is located in the city of Waco, Texas. The bridge took its first toll on January 1, 1870.

19. What sort of vehicle was the "CSS Texas" which was built during the American Civil War?

From Quiz Texas On My Mind

Answer: A ship

The Confederate States Ship Texas (CSS), was an ironclad ram of the Confederate Navy. She was named for the state of Texas. The ship was launched in Richmond, Virginia in January 1865, but saw no action before being captured by the Union. The twin propeller casement ship was added to the US Navy, but was left at Norfolk until 1867, when she was sold to J.N. Leonard & Co of Connecticut.

20. What is the state flower of Texas?

From Quiz Do You Know Texas?

Answer: Bluebonnet

Although, Texas is known for its roses, it is not the state flower. The Indian paintbrush is the flower of Wyoming. The iris the state flower of Tennessee, Michigan, and Louisiana. The bluebonnet was made the state flower of Texas in 1901.

21. What city is home to the Sidekicks arena soccer team?

From Quiz Texas Facts

Answer: Dallas

The team is based in Allen, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, and played their games in Dallas at their inauguration.

22. What is the name of the Texas combo that had a hit with 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'?

From Quiz Texas, People and Places

Answer: Deep Blue Something

The guys in Deep Blue Something got together when they were all students at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX.

23. Jalapeno pepper jelly was first marketed and sold commercially in 1978. What Texas city was the origin of this jelly recipe?

From Quiz Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas

Answer: Lake Jackson

Texas has two official peppers: the jalapeno and the chiltepin. Both of these peppers are used in making the official Texan chili recipe. The Jalapeno pepper jelly was first produced in Lake Jackson, Texas.

24. "Texas" is the name of a well known Scottish rock band - but what is the name of their lead singer?

From Quiz Texas On My Mind

Answer: Sharleen Spiteri

"Texas" have enjoyed over a dozen Top 10 hits in the UK since their debut single, "I Don't Want a Lover" hit the British charts in 1989. Lead singer Sharleen Spiteri was born in Glasgow in 1967, of Irish, Italian and Maltese descent. She was a hairdresser when she co-founded the band "Texas".

25. In what year was the Texas quarter released?

From Quiz Texas Facts

Answer: 2004

Texas is the 28th state admitted to the Union, hence the sixth year of release...2004.

26. What is the name of the piano competition held in Fort Worth every four years?

From Quiz Texas, People and Places

Answer: Van Cliburn

27. What city in Texas is the country's largest inland port?

From Quiz Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas

Answer: Laredo

Laredo, Texas, of Webb County, is located on the northern side of the Rio Grande River on the southern border of the state. This city is considered the largest inland port in the country of USA. Mexican trade is very active here due to the bridges spanning the river.

28. What is the state motto of Texas?

From Quiz Do You Know Texas?

Answer: Friendship

"North to the Future" is the motto for Alaska. "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation" is the motto for Georgia. "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" is Latin for "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty". It is the motto for Massachusetts. "Friendship" was adopted as the motto for Texas in 1930.

29. What happened on February 3, 1998 that had not happened in Texas in over 100 years?

From Quiz Texas Facts

Answer: a woman was executed

Karla Faye Tucker was the first woman executed in Texas since 1863.

30. What is the state flower of Texas?

From Quiz Texas, People and Places

Answer: Bluebonnet

Bluebonnets bloom in early Spring, and looks like a blue lady's bonnet. It's also known as wolf grass or el conejo (in Spanish).

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