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Quiz about Historical Connecticut
Quiz about Historical Connecticut

Historical Connecticut Trivia Quiz


The state of Connecticut is one of the most historical states in the US. This is third smallest state and has a capital of Hartford.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
392,843
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
337
Last 3 plays: nikkitem (10/10), Guest 74 (5/10), Guest 32 (9/10).
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1. Which one of these animals is the State Insect of Connecticut?
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2. The State Shellfish of Connecticut is called a Wellfleet oyster or a _____? Hint


3. The Charter Oak is the State Tree and was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.


4. What is one nickname for the state of Connecticut?
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5. What delicately flavored fish is the State fish?
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6. Using this stamp, are you able to come up with the State Animal for Connecticut?
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7. Which of these is the State Aircraft?
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8. What is the name of the State Bird of Connecticut?
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9. The State Flower for Connecticut is the Magnolia.


10. The State gemstone for Connecticut is Brown Topaz.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which one of these animals is the State Insect of Connecticut?

Answer: European Praying Mantis

This large mantis has two pairs of wings and an elongated body. They are more active during the hottest hours of the day and carry out reproduction during this time. They also practice sexual cannibalism.
2. The State Shellfish of Connecticut is called a Wellfleet oyster or a _____?

Answer: Eastern oyster

This bivalve is native to eastern North America. This is one of the most consumed of the oysters. Connecticut has many industrial oyster operations.
3. The Charter Oak is the State Tree and was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Answer: False

This is false. The Charter Oak is the State Tree of Connecticut and was the site of the signing of the Royal Charter of the state. It was a large white oak that fell during a storm in 1856.
4. What is one nickname for the state of Connecticut?

Answer: The Constitution State

It was believed that the idea for writing the Constitution of the US came from the constitution of Connecticut which was known as The Fundamental Orders of 1638-39. Connecticut is also known as "The Nutmeg State".
5. What delicately flavored fish is the State fish?

Answer: American shad

The American shad is found on the east coast of North America. This was an important fish in the early history of Connecticut as it was one of the main food fishes. Although they live mostly in the Atlantic Ocean, they do swim up fresh water streams to spawn.
6. Using this stamp, are you able to come up with the State Animal for Connecticut?

Answer: Sperm whale

The migratory sperm whale can grow to 67 ft. (20.5m). This animal has the largest brain in the animal kingdom and is found all over the world. It is the State Animal because of the history of whaling in Connecticut.
7. Which of these is the State Aircraft?

Answer: Corsair F4U

The State Aircraft is the Corsair F4U. This fighter aircraft saw service in WWII and in The Korean War. This formidable aircraft was one of the most feared aircraft during these wars.
8. What is the name of the State Bird of Connecticut?

Answer: American robin

The Connecticut State Bird is the American robin. This migratory songbird eats earthworms, grubs, and caterpillars. This bird is active during the day but retires into large flocks at night for protection.
9. The State Flower for Connecticut is the Magnolia.

Answer: False

The mountain laurel, an evergreen shrub, grows all over Connecticut. Although this plant is beautiful it is very poisonous. It grow in mountainous regions and flowers in May and June. It has flowers that grow from white to pink to red.
10. The State gemstone for Connecticut is Brown Topaz.

Answer: False

Almandine Garnet is the gemstone of Connecticut because it is mined there. It is a brownish-red gemstone sometimes with hints of lavender.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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