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Beautiful Ohio Multiple Choice Quiz | 20 Questions

Here are some interesting facts I found about Ohio. Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by alleighkitty. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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alleighkitty

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5 mins

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195,250

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 20

1. What ancient Native Americans left burial mounds throughout the Ohio region? Hint

Delaware

Wyandot

Miami

Mound Builders

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Question 2 of 20

2. Who was believed to be the first white man to visit the Ohio region? Hint

Rene-Robert Cavelier

John Glenn

Clarence Crane

Zane Grey

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was the first white settlement in Ohio? Hint

Delaware

Cleveland

Marietta

Zanesville

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Question 4 of 20

4. On what date did Ohio become a state? Hint

May 1, 1803

April 12, 1803

March 1, 1803

March 21, 1803

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Question 5 of 20

5. How many different cities were declared state capitals of Ohio during the 19th century? Hint

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which city became Ohio's state capital in 1816? Hint

Columbus

Chillicothe

Cincinnati

Zanesville

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Question 7 of 20

7. What two cities did the Ohio and Erie Canal connect? Hint

Cleveland and Toledo

Cleveland and Cincinnati

Cleveland and Portsmouth

Toledo and Cincinnati

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Question 8 of 20

8. In what city did Benjamin Goodrich open a rubber plant? Hint

Canton

Cleveland

Chillicothe

Akron

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Question 9 of 20

9. What natural disaster hit Ohio in 1913 causing the Conservancy Act to be passed in 1914? Hint

Blizzard

Tornado

Earthquake

Floods

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Question 10 of 20

10. In 1970, four college students were killed at what Ohio college? Hint

Kent State University

Ohio University

Ohio State University

Oberlin College

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Question 11 of 20

11. What is the nickname for Ohio? Hint

The Heart of it All

Beautiful Ohio

The Flint State

The Buckeye State

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Question 12 of 20

12. What was the first professional baseball team in Ohio? Hint

Columbus Red Socks

Cincinnati Red Stockings

Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Clippers

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Question 13 of 20

13. What is the first city in the world to have a Y-bridge? Hint

Zanesville

Canton

Columbus

Marietta

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Question 14 of 20

14. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is in what Ohio city? Hint

Toledo

Cleveland

Canton

Cincinnati

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Question 15 of 20

15. What sweet treat came out of Cleveland? Hint

Tootsie Rolls

Life Savers

Candy Corn

Lemon Heads

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Question 16 of 20

16. Who is the founder of Cleveland? Hint

Grover Cleaveland

Grover Cleveland

Moses Cleaveland

Moses Cleveland

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Question 17 of 20

17. What was the first city in Ohio to be lit by electricity? Hint

Akron

Dayton

Cleveland

Springfield

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Question 18 of 20

18. How many of the first 42 U.S. Presidents were born in Ohio? Hint

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Question 19 of 20

19. What was the first college in the USA to admit women? Hint

Oberlin College

Zane State

Ohio University

Ohio State University

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Question 20 of 20

20. What city had the first professional fire department in Ohio? Hint

Newark

Cincinnati

Dayton

Portsmouth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What ancient Native Americans left burial mounds throughout the Ohio region?

Answer: Mound Builders

More than 6,000 burial mounds and forts were left in the Ohio area. Many mounds can still been seen in Ohio parks. In the late 1600's, European explorers found Delaware, Shawnee, Wyandot, and Miami tribes living in the region.

2. Who was believed to be the first white man to visit the Ohio region?

Answer: Rene-Robert Cavelier

The Ohio region is believed to be first explored by white men in 1670 by Frenchman Rene-Robert Cavelier. At that time it was claimed for France.

3. What was the first white settlement in Ohio?

Answer: Marietta

Marietta was founded on April 7,1788.

4. On what date did Ohio become a state?

Answer: March 1, 1803

Ohio became the 17th state.

5. How many different cities were declared state capitals of Ohio during the 19th century?

Answer: 3

Three cities held the title of state capital, Chillicothe (1803-1809), Zanesville (1809-1812), Chillicothe again (1812-1816) and Columbus, from 1816.

6. Which city became Ohio's state capital in 1816?

Answer: Columbus

Columbus became the state capital in 1816. Before that the state capitals were as followed: Chillicothe 1803, Zanesville 1810, then back to Chillicothe.

7. What two cities did the Ohio and Erie Canal connect?

Answer: Cleveland and Portsmouth

The Ohio and Erie Canal was completed in 1832. The Miami and Erie Canal, which connected Toledo and Cincinnati, was completed in 1845. With the introduction of railroads the use of the canals dropped after 1855. In March of 1913, the use of the Ohio canal systems came to an abrupt stop due to flood damages.

8. In what city did Benjamin Goodrich open a rubber plant?

Answer: Akron

The plant was opened in 1870.

9. What natural disaster hit Ohio in 1913 causing the Conservancy Act to be passed in 1914?

Answer: Floods

The floods were the worst in Ohio history, killing almost 350 people and damaging an estimated $100 million in property. The Conservancy Act allowed flood-control districts to be established creating many flood-control dams and reservoirs.

10. In 1970, four college students were killed at what Ohio college?

Answer: Kent State University

The students were shot by the National Guard while protesting the war.

11. What is the nickname for Ohio?

Answer: The Buckeye State

The nickname refers to the numerous buckeye trees that grew in the area.

12. What was the first professional baseball team in Ohio?

Answer: Cincinnati Red Stockings

The first baseball team was established in 1869. In 2004, Ohio has two major leagues, Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians.

13. What is the first city in the world to have a Y-bridge?

Answer: Zanesville

The bridge was built at the intersection of the Muskingum and Licking Rivers.

14. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is in what Ohio city?

Answer: Canton

The Hall of Fame is in Canton. In 2004 Ohio has two pro teams, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. And in Ohio you can't mention football with mention the favorite college team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. Go Bucks!

15. What sweet treat came out of Cleveland?

Answer: Life Savers

Life Savers were invented by Clarence Crane in 1912.

16. Who is the founder of Cleveland?

Answer: Moses Cleaveland

In 1832, the "a" was dropped in order to fit the title of the newspaper "Cleaveland Gazette" on one line.

17. What was the first city in Ohio to be lit by electricity?

Answer: Cleveland

Electricity lit the city in 1879, and in 1914 Cleveland also had the first traffic light.

18. How many of the first 42 U.S. Presidents were born in Ohio?

Answer: 7

Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft, and Warren G, Harding.

19. What was the first college in the USA to admit women?

Answer: Oberlin College

Founded in 1833, it was the first college in the U.S. to admit females.

20. What city had the first professional fire department in Ohio?

Answer: Cincinnati

Cincinnati was the first with a professional fire department and ambulance service. On another note, Akron was the first to use police cars. Thank God for these three professions, and may God be with them!

Source: Author alleighkitty

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