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Quiz about ArizonaThe Grand Canyon State
Quiz about ArizonaThe Grand Canyon State

Arizona--The Grand Canyon State Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
111,425
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
3297
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (7/15), LizzyAllen3420 (11/15), PurpleComet (13/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. The name Arizona means "big desert"?


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Question 2 of 15
2. Arizona's state motto is "Ditat Deus"?


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Question 3 of 15
3. What is the state flower? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. What is the state amphibian? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. What is the state fish? Hint


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Question 6 of 15
6. Arizona's state fossil is petrified wood?


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Question 7 of 15
7. What is the state mammal? Hint


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8. What is Arizona's state reptile? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. What is Arizona's state gemstone? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. Where is Arizona's state fair held? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. What is Arizona's state song? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. Which of these people are not from Arizona? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. How would you refer to a person from Arizona? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. What is Arizona's highest point? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. Yavapai is Arizona's geographic center.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The name Arizona means "big desert"?

Answer: False

It is the Spanish version of "Arizuma", a Pima Indian word, or Tohono O'odham Indian word "Arizonac", meaning "little spring".
2. Arizona's state motto is "Ditat Deus"?

Answer: True

It is Latin for "God Enriches".
3. What is the state flower?

Answer: Saguaro Cactus Blossom

 This is a pure white flower that blooms on the tips of the saguaro cactus during May and June. It became the state flower in 1931.
4. What is the state amphibian?

Answer: Arizona Tree Frog

 It is also called the mountain tree frog and is found mainly in the Huachucas. It is less than two inches long.
5. What is the state fish?

Answer: Apache Trout

 It is also called the Arizona trout, and is native to only a small area in east-central Arizona.
6. Arizona's state fossil is petrified wood?

Answer: True

This fossil is found in the Petrified Forest National Park. It was named the state fossil in 1988.
7. What is the state mammal?

Answer: Ringtail

 The ringtail is a relative of the raccoon and is sometimes called the ringtailed cat. It is smaller than the raccoon and has a longer, distinctly ringed tail.
8. What is Arizona's state reptile?

Answer: Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake

 The ridge-nosed rattlesnake lives mainly in the Huachuca, Santa Rita, and Empire Mountains and was made official in 1986.
9. What is Arizona's state gemstone?

Answer: Turquoise

 The turquoise was used by Native Americans in jewelry and was named the state gemstone in 1974. It is unusual because it is not crystalline in structure and is found only in desert regions.
10. Where is Arizona's state fair held?

Answer: Phoenix

 It is held in Phoenix in late October-early November.
11. What is Arizona's state song?

Answer: "Arizona"

 The state song was written by Margret R. Clifford and Maurice Blumenthal.
12. Which of these people are not from Arizona?

Answer: Spike Lee

 Others include Barry Goldwater, Geronimo, and Cochise.
13. How would you refer to a person from Arizona?

Answer: Arizonan

 Some famous Arizonans include Kerri Strug, John McCain, Bill Keane, and Barry Goldwater.
14. What is Arizona's highest point?

Answer: Humphreys Peak

 Humphreys Peak is 12,633 feet high.
15. Yavapai is Arizona's geographic center.

Answer: True

The geographic center is in Yavapai, 55 miles southeast of Prescott.
Source: Author Morrigan716

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