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All About PA Trivia Quiz

This quiz has various questions about the state of Pennsylvania.

A multiple-choice quiz by smile83a. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
smile83a

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,283

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4056

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is NOT a county in Pennsylvania? Hint

Berks

Chester

Bethlehem

Bucks

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Question 2 of 10

2. True or false? Pennsylvania was technically the first state.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What city in Pennsylvania is known for its cheesesteaks?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which inventor, famous for an experiment done in a storm (used a key on a kite to discovery electricity), did most of his experiments in Pennsylvania?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Pittsburgh had a major industry of what material? Hint

cloth

wood (treeing)

steel

granite

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who of the following was once a Pennsylvanian governor? Hint

Hillary Clinton

Chrissy Whitman

Arlen Specter

Tom Ridge

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the largest city in Pennsylvania?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or False? The 76ers is a sports team from Pennsylvania.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is NOT found in Pennsylvania? Hint

Lurichenze

Coatesville

Bethlehem

State College

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the largest university in Pennsylvania?

Answer: (Three Words - official name )

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is NOT a county in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a city in Pennsylvania, but it is not a county.

2. True or false? Pennsylvania was technically the first state.

Answer: False

Delaware was the first state (1787). Pennsylvania became a state just after Delaware in the same year .

3. What city in Pennsylvania is known for its cheesesteaks?

Answer: Philadelphia

Philadelphia is known as the "City of Brotherly Love". Philadelphia is located in the south east of Pennsylvania.

4. Which inventor, famous for an experiment done in a storm (used a key on a kite to discovery electricity), did most of his experiments in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals, Franklin stove, and many other things.

5. Pittsburgh had a major industry of what material?

Answer: steel

Pittsburgh is home of the Pittsburgh Steelers (football). The steel industry was once the city's main industry.

6. Who of the following was once a Pennsylvanian governor?

Answer: Tom Ridge

Tom Ridge became the secretary of Homeland security. Tom Ridge is Catholic.

7. What is the largest city in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the home of the Eagles(football), Flyers(hockey), and Phillies (baseball). It is the largest in area and population in Pennsylvania.

8. True or False? The 76ers is a sports team from Pennsylvania.

Answer: True

The 76ers are a basketball team from Philadelphia.

9. Which of the following is NOT found in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Lurichenze

Lurichenze is a name I made up. Coatesville is 45 min outside of Philadelphia. State College is in Central Pennsylvania. Bethlehem is Eastern Pennsylvania.

10. What is the largest university in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Pennsylvania State University

Penn State is home of the Nittany Lions. Joe Paterno was the coach there for many years.

Source: Author smile83a

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