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Quiz about Alabama Fun Facts
Quiz about Alabama Fun Facts

Alabama Fun Facts Trivia Quiz


This is my first in a series of quizzes on the states. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by bullymom. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
bullymom
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
67,806
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The world's first electric trolley system opened in this city in 1886. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the claim to fame of Alabama senator Dixon Lewis of Montgomery? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Alabama boasts the longest ______ east of the Mississippi. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What famous composer was born in Florence, Alabama in 1873? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Kymulga Room in DeSoto caverns was used as a ______ during Prohibition. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What city was Alabama's capital from 1826-1846? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which city is known as 'Rocket City USA'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who won the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Alabama scientist George Washington Carver discovered 175 uses for the _____ in his research at Tuskeegee Institute. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the city of Enterprise, there is a monument to what insect? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The world's first electric trolley system opened in this city in 1886.

Answer: Montgomery

2. What was the claim to fame of Alabama senator Dixon Lewis of Montgomery?

Answer: he was so fat he had to have his seat specially made

He supposedly weighed 500 pounds (When he sat around the House...)
3. Alabama boasts the longest ______ east of the Mississippi.

Answer: natural bridge

The Natural Bridge of Alabama is 60 feet high, 148 feet long, and 33 feet wide.
4. What famous composer was born in Florence, Alabama in 1873?

Answer: W. C. Handy

The 'Father of the Blues' was born in a log cabin, now restored, with a museum nearby.
5. The Kymulga Room in DeSoto caverns was used as a ______ during Prohibition.

Answer: speakeasy

The caverns were named for Hernando DeSoto, who explored the area in 1540.
6. What city was Alabama's capital from 1826-1846?

Answer: Tuscaloosa

7. Which city is known as 'Rocket City USA'?

Answer: Huntsville

The Alabama Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville is one of the world's largest space museums.
8. Who won the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814?

Answer: Andrew Jackson

It brought to an end the reign of the Creek Confederacy, helping to make future President Jackson a war hero.
9. Alabama scientist George Washington Carver discovered 175 uses for the _____ in his research at Tuskeegee Institute.

Answer: peanut

He discovered over 300 uses for the peanut.
10. In the city of Enterprise, there is a monument to what insect?

Answer: boll weevil

Source: Author bullymom

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