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9 Nevada quizzes and 110 Nevada trivia questions.
1.
  Cities and Towns of the Great State of Nevada    
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Can you identify the municipalities that can be found in the U.S. state of Nevada?
Easier, 15 Qns, jcmttt, Feb 29 24
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12
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Feb 29 24
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  U.S.A: All about Nevada   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Nicknamed the "Silver State" due to the Nevada silver rush during the mid 1800s, Nevada is a fascinating place. How much do you know about it?
Average, 15 Qns, LuH77, Oct 05 23
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LuH77
Oct 05 23
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The Neverland State of Nevada
  The Neverland State of Nevada    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Nevada is a wonderful, magical state. It is beautiful and mystical. It is a state to which you simply must go.
Easier, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Aug 28 18
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Aug 28 18
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  Nevada - The Silver State    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Some questions are very easy, some not so easy about beautiful Nevada
Average, 15 Qns, Phxbus, May 21 20
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May 21 20
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  Fifty / Fifty: Nevada   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A Globetrot Challenge. The second in an occasional series where you get a fifty / fifty chance of getting it right. This time we look at the 36th State - Nevada
Tough, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 22 18
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May 22 18
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  Nevada Geographical Miscellany    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Put your hiking boots on--its time to venture out into the Great Basin of Nevada!
Average, 10 Qns, ghosttowner, Jul 14 09
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  The Silver State--Nevada    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Welcome to Nevada--The Silver State, The Sagebrush State, or The Battle Born State!
Average, 15 Qns, Morrigan716, Jun 22 15
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  The Beautiful State of Nevada    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The beautiful state of Nevada is where I live. I hope you will learn a few new things as we journey through this state.
Average, 10 Qns, lynnstigger, Aug 16 09
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  County Seats of Nevada    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ready to test your geographical knowledge of Nevada's county seats and counties?
Average, 10 Qns, ghosttowner, May 22 09
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trivia question Quick Question
What is Nevada's state fossil?

From Quiz "The Silver State--Nevada"




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Nevada Trivia Questions
1. As we start at the California-Nevada border, what incredible lake is part of both states?

From Quiz The Beautiful State of Nevada

Answer: Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Nearby Lake Tahoe is Donner Lake, named for the Donner Party who passed through on their fateful journey to California.

2. Mt. Wheeler is the second tallest mountain in Nevada and is located in the state's only national park. Which one?

From Quiz Nevada Geographical Miscellany

Answer: Great Basin National Park

Established in 1986, Great Basin National Park is located in White Pine County and is adjacent to the Utah border. It includes the Lehman Caves National Monument, established in 1922. The park also boasts extensive stands of bristlecone pine trees, with some as old as 5000 years. There are twelve different hiking trails to suit both novices and experienced hikers.

3. Las Vegas, the largest city in Nevada, resides in Clark County and nearby Lake Mead is its playground. During the early days of the westward expansion and long before the glitz and glamour, Las Vegas was a vital stop on which emigrant trail?

From Quiz County Seats of Nevada

Answer: The Spanish Trail

As early as 1829, travellers heading west utilized the springs at the future site of the neon jungle. The place was named Las Vegas which is Spanish for "the meadows."

4. From what language is the name Nevada?

From Quiz The Silver State--Nevada

Answer: Spanish

It is Spanish for "snow covered".

5. The capital of Nevada is:

From Quiz Nevada - The Silver State

Answer: Carson City

Carson City was named for Kit Carson.

6. A boxing match dubbed "Fight of the Century" took place in 1910 in which city of Nevada?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Nevada

Answer: Reno

Located in Washoe County in the northwest of Nevada, Reno is well known for its showcasing of boxing and martial arts. It is named after Jesse L. Reno, an American military officer who was killed during the American Civil War. Jack Johnson (1878-1946) fought James J. Jeffries (1875-1953). Johnson, a black man, was subjected to racial taunting and abuse by white Jeffries before the fight, and racial tensions were high by the time the match was occurring, to the point where alcohol and guns were banned on the premises. Johnson commented "may the best man win" despite the abuse he had received due to his race. Johnson was in much better physical shape than Jeffries, knocking him down twice - a first in Jeffries' boxing career, with his team being forced to surrender to Johnson to cease a knockout being included on Jeffries' record. Johnson's victory spurred race riots across America.

7. From the California-Nevada border, we continue east. We come to "The Biggest Little City in the World". What is the name of this city?

From Quiz The Beautiful State of Nevada

Answer: Reno

Reno plays host to many exciting events every year. Hot August Nights, major bowling tournaments, and the Rib Cook-off are just a few of the exciting events that occur each year.

8. Standing at 13,140 feet, which mountain is the highest in Nevada, straddling the border with California?

From Quiz Nevada Geographical Miscellany

Answer: Boundary Peak

Boundary Peak is located in the White Mountains. The tallest mountains in that range are located in California. However, Boundary Peak is located just inside Nevada's border.

9. Elko is the county seat of Elko County. The town came into existance in 1869 when the Central Pacific Railroad came through. Which river runs through Elko?

From Quiz County Seats of Nevada

Answer: Humboldt

The Humboldt River is the largest river in Nevada which begins and ends within the state's borders. An interesting side note: Bing Crosby, who owned a couple of ranches in the county, was honorary mayor from the 1950s until his death.

10. What is Nevada's state bird?

From Quiz The Silver State--Nevada

Answer: Mountain bluebird

The mountain bluebird is a member of the thrush family and lives in the Nevada highlands. It destroys many harmful insects and makes people happy with its sweet song.

11. "The Biggest Little City in the World" is:

From Quiz Nevada - The Silver State

Answer: Reno

The slogan was adopted in 1928.

12. Pershing County's seat is the remote town of Lovelock, with a population around 2,500. Nearby is a large body of water that is a major Nevada recreational site. What is the right name?

From Quiz County Seats of Nevada

Answer: Rye Patch Reservoir

Lovelock is also home to one of Nevada's state prisons. That prison has been the home of O.J. Simpson!

13. One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the world is in both Nevada and California. This lake is:

From Quiz Nevada - The Silver State

Answer: Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe at an elevation of 6229 ft has a surface area of 191 square miles.

14. Which two states lie directly east of Nevada?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Nevada

Answer: Utah and Arizona

Nevada does share borders with Oregon and Idaho, but both of these states lie north of Nevada. Nevada also shares a border with California, but California lies west. Part of Arizona also lies south of Nevada. The longest state border Nevada has is with California, which stretches for over 400 miles (640 km).

15. "The Crookedest Railroad in the World" is which railroad in Nevada?

From Quiz The Beautiful State of Nevada

Answer: The Virginia and Truckee Railroad

The V & T railway ran from Virginia City to Carson City with enough curves to complete a circle 17 times. The V & T Railway is known as the "Queen of the Short Lines", and it first rolled in 1870.

16. The geographical center of Nevada is located southeast of the town of Austin. What is the name of this county which has Battle Mountain as its county seat?

From Quiz Nevada Geographical Miscellany

Answer: Lander County

The geographical center of the state is located near Wallace Canyon in northern Monitor Valley. Battle Mountain replaced Austin as the county seat in 1979. Austin dates from the 1860s and was a prominent silver mining town. It is well-known for its many vintage churches.

17. The county seat of Humboldt County is named after which Nevada Indian Chief?

From Quiz County Seats of Nevada

Answer: Winnemucca

Winnemucca was the scene of an alleged bank robbery of the First National Bank by Butch Cassidy and the Hole in the Wall Gang on September 19, 1900. Butch was later ruled out as a perpetrator since he had performed another robbery in Wyoming a few days after that. However, it is believed that three members of the Hole in the Wall gang were the culprits.

18. What is Nevada's state fossil?

From Quiz The Silver State--Nevada

Answer: Ichthyosaur

Nevada has the world's only complete skeleton of this ancient sea reptile. Ichthyosaurs grew 60 feet in length and their eyes were 12 inches in diameter.

19. How many other states does Nevada border?

From Quiz Nevada - The Silver State

Answer: Five

California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Arizona.

20. How many stars are on the state flag of Nevada?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Nevada

Answer: One

The flag of Nevada is blue and the star is contained within the state emblem of Nevada, in the top left hand corner of the flag. The star is silver, which honours Nevada's nickname, the "Silver State." Above the star features a yellow scroll emblazoned with the words "Battle Born." A previous flag of Nevada had five stars, but the modern flag (adopted in 1991) has one.

21. The little railroad stop of San Jacinto in Elko County has the honor of setting a record cold temperature in 1937. How cold did it get?

From Quiz Nevada Geographical Miscellany

Answer: -50

San Jacinto, located in northern Elko County, was a ranch that began operations in the 1890s. Later, in 1925, the Oregon Shortline Railroad was constructed and a passenger and freight depot was built. This was primarily used for shipping cattle. The railroad tracks were pulled up in 1978, although the ranch remained in operation.

22. The mining town of Pioche is the county seat of Lincoln County. What was the primary mineral mined here that put Pioche on the map?

From Quiz County Seats of Nevada

Answer: Silver

Total production of the mines was close to $50 million. In its early days, Pioche was a violent place. Gun fights were common place. In 1871 and 1872, 60% of all murders in the entire state of Nevada happened here.

23. What is the highest point in Nevada?

From Quiz Nevada - The Silver State

Answer: Boundary Peak

13,140 ft Boundary Peak is located in Esmeralda County near the California border.

24. In which Nevada city has the U.S. military performed nuclear tests and explosive experiments? It is also called "The Queen of the Silver Camps".

From Quiz The Beautiful State of Nevada

Answer: Tonopah

Tonopah Springs was an Indian campground prior to silver being found by Jim Butler and his mule, who discovered silver in May of 1900. Howard Hughes purchased about 100 claims in 1968, but, unfortunately, nothing came of those claims.

25. Area 51 is possibly the most famous place in the United States that "doesn't exist". What is the name of the lake it is located adjacent to?

From Quiz Nevada Geographical Miscellany

Answer: Groom Lake

Groom Lake is a dry lake located about 40 miles south of Rachel, home of the Alien Inn and base camp for many Area 51 enthusiasts. Area 51 is a military base that the U.S. government does not publicly recognize. The Area 51 complex is located on the southern edge of the lake.

26. Battle Mountain is the county seat of Lander County, having replaced the old silver town of Austin. The town received some national notoriety when "USA Today" bestowed Battle Mountain with what unusual title?

From Quiz County Seats of Nevada

Answer: "Armpit of America"

The struggling mining town took the designation to heart and turned it into a big tourism angle. The town hosts an armpit festival complete with an underarm deodorant sponsor!

27. What is Nevada's state grass?

From Quiz The Silver State--Nevada

Answer: Indian ricegrass

Indian ricegrass provides food for Nevada's cattle industry.

28. Which Nevada community is located closest to the geographic center of the state?

From Quiz Nevada - The Silver State

Answer: Austin

The geographic center of Nevada is 26 miles southeast of Austin.

29. Hawthorne, county seat of Mineral County, is home to a very important United States military facility. It covers 147,000 acres and has been labelled the largest of its type. What does it function as?

From Quiz County Seats of Nevada

Answer: Ammunition Depot

Many square miles around the town are rows upon rows of ammunition bunkers. The military has its own dedicated railroad to haul munitions. Hawthorne came into being in 1880 on the newly completed Carson and Colorado Railroad. The military is the lifeblood of the town. Hawthorne is the self-proclaimed "Most Patriotic Town in the U.S."

30. What is the state flower?

From Quiz The Silver State--Nevada

Answer: Sagebrush

Nevada sagebrush is not related to the spicy sage plant. It is called sage because of the sweet smell it produces when burned or crushed.

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