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Quiz about Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas

Ten Facts About the Great State of Texas Quiz

This quiz includes interesting facts about Texas cities!

A multiple-choice quiz by MyGirl2000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MyGirl2000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
782

Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (4/10), Jeannie Marie (8/10), Guest 188 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

Dallas

Waco

Dublin

Austin

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Question 2 of 10

2. 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)? Hint

Waco

Frisco

Denton

Parker

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Question 3 of 10

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

Austin

San Antonio

Houston

Dallas

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Question 4 of 10

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

Houston

Austin

Dallas

San Antonio

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Question 5 of 10

5. 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? Hint

Dallas

Waco

Houston

Laredo

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Question 6 of 10

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

Lake Jackson

Denton

Dallas

Waco

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Question 7 of 10

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

El Paso

Brownsville

Laredo

Corpus Christi

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Question 8 of 10

8. The first Declaration of Texas was signed on December 20, 1835. The first flag of independence was raised then. In which Texan city did these two events occur? Hint

Dallas

Austin

Goliad

Houston

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Question 9 of 10

9. What city in Texas has the largest helium well in the US? Hint

Austin

Galveston

Houston

Amarillo

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of the tallest monuments in the world is the San Jacinto monument. What Texas city is this monument located near? Hint

La Villa

Lubbock

Laredo

La Porte

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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?

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. 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)?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

5. 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?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

8. The first Declaration of Texas was signed on December 20, 1835. The first flag of independence was raised then. In which Texan city did these two events occur?

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.

9. What city in Texas has the largest helium well in the US?

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.

10. One of the tallest monuments in the world is the San Jacinto monument. What Texas city is this monument located near?

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.

Source: Author MyGirl2000

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