Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Answer: Goliad

Goliad, Texas is located in Goliad County along the San Antonio River on U.S. Highway 59. This city of Mexican and Texas battles has become a tourist area which supports hunting and boating.

Answer: Amarillo

Amarillo, Texas is considered the helium capital of the world with the Federal Helium Reserve located nearby. The Federal Helium Program was established in 1917 to supply blimps with helium.

Answer: La Porte

The San Jacinto monument stands on the Houston Ship Channel in Harris County, Texas. This is located near the city of La Porte, Texas. The 567.31 foot monument is topped with the Texas Lone Star. It is 12 feet taller than the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.