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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.

Author
bullymom

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
67,806

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2665

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The world's first electric trolley system opened in this city in 1886. Hint

Montgomery

Selma

Birmingham

Huntsville

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Question 2 of 10

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

he was the first black senator from Alabama

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

he was the oldest elected official in Alabama

he won his election by one vote

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Question 3 of 10

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

covered bridge

suspension bridge

natural bridge

toll bridge

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Question 4 of 10

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

George Gershwin

W. C. Handy

Aaron Copland

Louis Armstrong

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Question 5 of 10

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

hotel

distillery

speakeasy

hideout for gangsters

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Question 6 of 10

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

Anniston

Decatur

Tuscaloosa

Birmingham

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Question 7 of 10

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

Mobile

Huntsville

Tuscaloosa

Brewton

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Question 8 of 10

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

George Washington

Andrew Jackson

John Paul Jones

William Henry Harrison

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Question 9 of 10

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

coconut

peanut

soybean

pear

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Question 10 of 10

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

caterpillar

locust

praying mantis

boll weevil

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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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