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Incredible Iowa Trivia Quiz

Iowa is a mid-western state known for its agricultural background. The name of the state comes from the Native American tribe, the Ioway.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

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Photo Quiz

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393,400

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of these birds is the State Bird of Iowa? Hint

Robin

American Goldfinch

Blue Jay

Canary

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Question 2 of 10

2. What kind of stone is the State Stone of Iowa? Hint

Geode

Plumosite

Fulgurite

Expominer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which flower is the State Flower of Iowa? Hint

Irises

Poppies

Wild rose

Easter lily

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Question 4 of 10

4. What common tree is the State Tree of Iowa? Hint

Spruce

Elm

Oak

Birch

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the State Nickname of Iowa? Hint

The Garden State

The Buckeye State

The Hoosier State

The Hawkeye State

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Question 6 of 10

6. This is the State Seal of Iowa.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. From where did the State Quarter of Iowa get its image? Hint

It is the State Capital

It is the first building of the University of Iowa

First Baptist Church of Akron

Grant Wood painting

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Question 8 of 10

8. What soil is considered to be the unofficial State Soil? Hint

Kutabiri

Ferralsols

Tama

Github

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these countries has a flag that looks a lot like the flag of Iowa? Hint

Japan

Angola

France

Brazil

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these cities is the State Capital of Iowa? Hint

Springfield

Augusta

Little Rock

Des Moines

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of these birds is the State Bird of Iowa?

Answer: American Goldfinch

The American Goldfinch is the State Bird of Iowa. It is a seed eating, migratory bird. The male gets bright yellow plumage during breeding season. This is a monogamous bird that produces one brood a year.

2. What kind of stone is the State Stone of Iowa?

Answer: Geode

A geode is a type of rock or stone that contains a cavity lined with crystals Amethysts are often found in geodes. They are found in sedimentary or volcanic rocks. The Warsaw Formation in the Keokuk region of Iowa is known for its abundance of geodes.

3. Which flower is the State Flower of Iowa?

Answer: Wild rose

The wild rose is a shrubby bush found all over Midwestern America. It has a variety of pink flowers and prickled stem. The fruit of this plant is known as a rose hip.

4. What common tree is the State Tree of Iowa?

Answer: Oak

The oak tree is a common tree found all over the US. The seed of this tree is called an acorn and is a common food for squirrels and groundhogs. The oak tree is used in shipbuilding, furniture making and barrel making.

5. What is the State Nickname of Iowa?

Answer: The Hawkeye State

The State of Iowa is known as "The Hawkeye State". The name is a tribute to Chief Black Hawk, a Native American leader of the Sauk tribe. This nickname was adopted in 1838. The photo is a transport ship, "The Hawkeye State" which was sunk in 1942 during WWII.

6. This is the State Seal of Iowa.

Answer: True

The State Seal of Iowa was created for the first legislature of Iowa in 1847. It depicts a soldier surrounded by a wheat field and features farming equipment and industrial tools. It features the Mississippi River in the background and an eagle in the sky.

7. From where did the State Quarter of Iowa get its image?

Answer: Grant Wood painting

This quarter features Grant Wood's painting called "Arbor Day". Grant Wood was a native Iowan who became famous for his depictions of the American Midwest. The coin also has the saying "Foundation in Education" at the bottom.

8. What soil is considered to be the unofficial State Soil?

Answer: Tama

Tama soil got its name in 1917 and is found all over the state of Iowa. It is formed in the wind-blown state and is often sixty inches deep. It is a lot like silty clay loam. Great for agriculture!

9. Which of these countries has a flag that looks a lot like the flag of Iowa?

Answer: France

Because the flag of Iowa has three vertical stripes of red, white and blue it looks like the flag of France which has the same striping pattern. It also has an eagle with a blue streamer that has the State Motto: "Our Liberties We Prize, and Our Rights We will Maintain".

10. Which of these cities is the State Capital of Iowa?

Answer: Des Moines

The capital city of Iowa is Des Moines. This photo is of the City Hall which was built in 1909. This city is in the center of the state and is an important city in the insurance industry of the US.

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