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Iowa Trivia Quiz

Interesting facts about the state of Iowa. I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jenna101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Jenna101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
130,967

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1768

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (6/10), Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 97 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was the Iowa state flower, the wild rose, chosen? Hint

1860

1897

1895

1900

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why is the oak Iowa's state tree? Hint

because it contributes to the wildlife

because it makes really good tree houses

because it is big

because they are nice for shade

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Question 3 of 10

3. In production, what does Iowa rank in corn and soybeans? Hint

Second

Fifth

Third

First

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which president was born in West Branch, Iowa? Hint

John F. Kennedy

Abraham Lincoln

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Herbert Hoover

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which well-known actor was born in Winterset, Iowa? Hint

John Wayne

Robert De Niro

Dennis Quaid

Bill Murray

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cedar Rapids is the capital of Iowa.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Iowa became the 29th state on which date? Hint

November 16, 1864

January 6, 1850

December 8, 1843

December 28, 1846

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Question 8 of 10

8. Iowa is known as an agricultural state.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Donna Reed became a well-known actress on the "Donna Reed Show." What Iowa city is she from? Hint

Monticello

Newton

Bloomfield

Denison

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Question 10 of 10

10. What exciting event takes place in August? Hint

Scandinavian Days

Frontier

Meskwaki Powwow

Legend Festival

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was the Iowa state flower, the wild rose, chosen?

Answer: 1897

The wild rose blooms in the color pink. It was chosen as the state flower in 1897 because it decorated the meal that the Iowans presented to the battleship USS Iowa.

2. Why is the oak Iowa's state tree?

Answer: because it contributes to the wildlife

In Iowa the oak is prized for the contributions it provides for the birds and other wildlife.

3. In production, what does Iowa rank in corn and soybeans?

Answer: First

Iowa ranks first in corn and soy beans. Iowa is known as the agricultural state.

4. Which president was born in West Branch, Iowa?

Answer: Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover was the 31st president of the United States and he was also the first president born west of the Mississippi River. His birthplace in West Branch is now a 186-acre historical landmark. He and his wife also are buried here.

5. Which well-known actor was born in Winterset, Iowa?

Answer: John Wayne

John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset. Today you can view "the Duke's" boyhood home.

6. Cedar Rapids is the capital of Iowa.

Answer: False

Des Moines is the capital of Iowa. It was originally a military compound. It was also named after the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

7. Iowa became the 29th state on which date?

Answer: December 28, 1846

Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846.

8. Iowa is known as an agricultural state.

Answer: True

Iowa is known as the agricultural state. It ranks first in corn and soybeans and also hogs. It ranks eighth in cattle and calves and then twelfth in milk production.

9. Donna Reed became a well-known actress on the "Donna Reed Show." What Iowa city is she from?

Answer: Denison

Donna Reed, originally born as Donnabell Mullegner, left Iowa to earn a living as an actress. The Donna Reed Center for the Performing Arts features film productions and also has memorabilia from Donna's life.

10. What exciting event takes place in August?

Answer: Meskwaki Powwow

The Meskwaki Powwow features colorful costumes, traditional music and dancing at Iowa's American Indian Settlement.

Source: Author Jenna101

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