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Kansas #2 Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the regions, rivers, and places that make Kansas one of the greatest states to be in.

A multiple-choice quiz by ACreepyGuy. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ACreepyGuy

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
346,975

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
304

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Question 1 of 20

1. This large river meets up with the Missouri River in Kansas City and flows through the northeastern part of the state. Name this river. Hint

Salt Creek

Kansas River

Maris des Cygnes River

Chetopa River

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Question 2 of 20

2. The region where a major Kansas river flows was created by glaciers long ago. What is the name of this region that covers the northeastern part of the state? Hint

Flint Hills

Kansas River region

Ozark Plateau

Glaciated Region

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Question 3 of 20

3. The center of the 48 contiguous states is located near Lebanon, Kansas. What county is Lebanon, Kansas in? Hint

Lincoln County

Rice County

Osage County

Smith County

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Question 4 of 20

4. The Tallgrass National Prairie is one of ten Nationally Preserved sites in Kansas. In what region of Kansas is it located? Hint

Osage Cuestas

Rolling Hills

Flint Hills

High Plains

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Question 5 of 20

5. The world's largest hand dug well is located in Greensburg, Kansas. What else is the town of Greensburg known for? Hint

home to the longest river in the US

site of a Garden of Eden replica

getting destroyed by an E-F5 tornado

location of "The Wizard of Oz"

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Question 6 of 20

6. Famous politician Bob Dole is from which Kansas town? Hint

Garden City

Chetopa

Lyndon

Russell

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Question 7 of 20

7. Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark is a nationally protected landmark in Kansas. In what county is it located? Hint

Ottawa County

Finny County

Wallace County

Gove County

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which of these Kansas counties houses the state capitol building? Hint

Topeka County

Trego County

Shawnee County

Johnson County

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Question 9 of 20

9. Highway 50 in Kansas runs through the southern part of the state, mainly along what river? Hint

Arkansas River

Kansas River

Maris des Cygnes

Missouri River

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Question 10 of 20

10. Which interstate highway DOESN'T run through Kansas? Hint

I-135

I-70

I-80

I-35

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Question 11 of 20

11. Kansas has some of the most diverse wildlife in the country. Which of these statements about Kansas wildlife is true? Hint

the largest non typical white-tail dear was shot in Kansas

there are no pheasants in Kansas

there are no mountain lions in Kansas

there are mountain lions in Kansas

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Question 12 of 20

12. What county in Kansas voted Democrat in the 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012 presidential elections? Hint

Johnson County

Douglas County

Shawnee County

Osage County

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Question 13 of 20

13. What region in the extreme southeast corner of the state is known for its "hillbillies" and rich mining industry? Hint

Cherokee Lowlands

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Red Hills

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Question 14 of 20

14. Council Grove is a famous cattle town in Morris County, Kansas. What region is Council Grove in? Hint

High Plains

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Osage Cuestas

Flint Hills

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Question 15 of 20

15. The large power shovel "Big Brutus" is located in what Kansas region, known for its rich coal mines? Hint

Ozark Plateau

Red Hills

Cherokee Lowlands

High Plains

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which of these is NOT a real city or town in Kansas? Hint

Kanorado

Zook

Deerhead

Little Turkey

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Question 17 of 20

17. A portion of the Arkansas River used to be the border between the US and which country? Hint

Mexico

Russia

Canada

Cuba

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which Kansas fort is located in the southeastern part of the state? Hint

Fort Scott

Fort Larned

Fort Dodge

Fort Riley

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Question 19 of 20

19. What region of Kansas, often thought of as being in Oklahoma, was named after the color produced by iron oxides in the sediments of the region? Hint

Smokey Hills

Red rock Plateau

Yellow Cuestas

Red Hills

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Question 20 of 20

20. Which of these is NOT a region in Kansas? Hint

Chautauqua Hills

High Plains

Arkansas River Lowlands

Low Plains

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This large river meets up with the Missouri River in Kansas City and flows through the northeastern part of the state. Name this river.

Answer: Kansas River

The Kansas River flows through Kansas City, Topeka, Junction City, and Manhattan. It is 148 miles in length.

2. The region where a major Kansas river flows was created by glaciers long ago. What is the name of this region that covers the northeastern part of the state?

Answer: Glaciated Region

The Glaciated Region covers the northeast part of the state. It is named because of the huge glaciers that covered it during the last Ice Age.

3. The center of the 48 contiguous states is located near Lebanon, Kansas. What county is Lebanon, Kansas in?

Answer: Smith County

Fun Fact: the Smith Center football team at one point in time had a 79 game winning streak. The streak ended when the team was beat by Centralia in the class 2A state championship.

4. The Tallgrass National Prairie is one of ten Nationally Preserved sites in Kansas. In what region of Kansas is it located?

Answer: Flint Hills

The preserve itself is located in Chase County, Kansas. Flint Hills was once called Bluestem Pastures.

5. The world's largest hand dug well is located in Greensburg, Kansas. What else is the town of Greensburg known for?

Answer: getting destroyed by an E-F5 tornado

In May 2007, Greensburg was nearly destroyed by a E-F5 tornado. The town became nationally famous because of its rebuilding of a "green city".

6. Famous politician Bob Dole is from which Kansas town?

Answer: Russell

Russell, Kansas is the county seat of Russell County. Dole has served in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives.

7. Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark is a nationally protected landmark in Kansas. In what county is it located?

Answer: Gove County

These rocks became famous for the fossils that are contained inside them. The rocks are chalk formations.

8. Which of these Kansas counties houses the state capitol building?

Answer: Shawnee County

The state capitol building is in Topeka. Fun Fact: the name "Topeka" means "a good place to dig potatoes".

9. Highway 50 in Kansas runs through the southern part of the state, mainly along what river?

Answer: Arkansas River

The river, however, doesn't run entirely across the state. The river also flows through Colorado, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

10. Which interstate highway DOESN'T run through Kansas?

Answer: I-80

I-80 runs through Nebraska. Besides the other choices, Kansas' interstate highways also include I-435 and I-635.

11. Kansas has some of the most diverse wildlife in the country. Which of these statements about Kansas wildlife is true?

Answer: there are mountain lions in Kansas

Actually there have been several confirmed mountain lion sightings in Kansas. Kansas is also home to deer, coyotes, possums, raccoons, and many other animals.

12. What county in Kansas voted Democrat in the 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012 presidential elections?

Answer: Douglas County

Douglas County has historically voted "blue" primarily because of the large number of students at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The only other Kansas county that voted Democrat in 2012 was Wyandotte County.

13. What region in the extreme southeast corner of the state is known for its "hillbillies" and rich mining industry?

Answer: Ozark Plateau

Most commonly associated with Missouri and Arkansas, the Ozarks stretch into the southeast corner of the state. They even go all the way into Oklahoma.

14. Council Grove is a famous cattle town in Morris County, Kansas. What region is Council Grove in?

Answer: Flint Hills

A privately funded trail was created to run straight through Council Grove. It stretches from Osawatomie to Herrington.

15. The large power shovel "Big Brutus" is located in what Kansas region, known for its rich coal mines?

Answer: Cherokee Lowlands

Big Brutus is a Bucyrus-Erie model 1850B electric shovel. It is located south of West Mineral, Kansas.

16. Which of these is NOT a real city or town in Kansas?

Answer: Little Turkey

Yes, there is a Deerhead (unincorporated community) in Kansas. Other interesting city names in Kansas include Bison, Climax, and Independence.

17. A portion of the Arkansas River used to be the border between the US and which country?

Answer: Mexico

Just the southwestern part of Kansas wasn't under control of the US government in the mid-1800s. This ended in 1845.

18. Which Kansas fort is located in the southeastern part of the state?

Answer: Fort Scott

In the 1840s, many officers at Fort Scott owned slaves while at the fort. The fort was built in 1842.

19. What region of Kansas, often thought of as being in Oklahoma, was named after the color produced by iron oxides in the sediments of the region?

Answer: Red Hills

These hills are located mostly in Clark, Comanche and Barber counties. They are found in south central Kansas.

20. Which of these is NOT a region in Kansas?

Answer: Low Plains

Even though many consider the Smoky Hills region the 'Low Plains', there is not a region called the Low Plains in Kansas. Other regions include: Smoky Hills, Glaciated Regions, Ozark Plateau, etc.

Source: Author ACreepyGuy

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