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Maryland--The Old Line State Trivia Quiz

Welcome to Maryland--The Old Line State!

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,965

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1617

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Question 1 of 15

1. Maryland was named for Mary, Queen of Scots?

True

False

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which of these is NOT one of Maryland's other nicknames? Hint

The Lumber State

The Free State

The Oyster State

The Pine Tree State

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is Maryland's state fish? Hint

Cardinalfish

Atlantic Spadefish

Yellowtail Snapper

Striped Bass

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Question 4 of 15

4. Does Maryland have a state dog?

Yes

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Question 5 of 15

5. The Baltimore checkerspot butterfly is Maryland's state insect?

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is the state crustacean? Hint

Acorn Barnacle

Sand Dollar

Pistol Shrimp

Blue Crab

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Question 7 of 15

7. The shrimp boat is Maryland's state boat?

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is Maryland's individual state sport? Hint

Wrestling

Jousting

Badminton

Croquet

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Question 9 of 15

9. Where is Maryland's state fair held? Hint

Salisbury

Crisfield

Annapolis

Timonium

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the geographic center of Maryland? Hint

Baltimore

Dundalk

Bethesda

Prince Georges

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the highest point? Hint

Piedmont Plateau

Mount St. Mary's

Backbone Mountain

Catocin Mountain

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is the average temperature in July? Hint

85 degrees F

95 degrees F

65 degrees F

75 degrees F

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the average temperature in January? Hint

43 degrees F

13 degrees F

23 degrees F

33 degrees F

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Question 14 of 15

14. Baltimore's harbor is formed by which river? Hint

Columbia

Hudson

Missouri

Patapsco

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Question 15 of 15

15. Edgar Allan Poe is buried in Maryland?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Maryland was named for Mary, Queen of Scots?

Answer: False

It was named for Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I of England.

2. Which of these is NOT one of Maryland's other nicknames?

Answer: The Oyster State

In addition to having many nicknames, Maryland was also one of the first states to fly its own flag.

3. What is Maryland's state fish?

Answer: Striped Bass

The striped bass, also called a rockfish, was named the state fish in 1965.

4. Does Maryland have a state dog?

Answer: Yes

It is the Chesapeake Bay retriever, which was first bred in Maryland in the early 19th century. It was named the state dog in 1964.

5. The Baltimore checkerspot butterfly is Maryland's state insect?

Answer: True

This butterfly, which is black with orange spots, is found all over Maryland. It was named the state insect in 1973.

6. What is the state crustacean?

Answer: Blue Crab

The blue crab is a popular shellfish, and symbol of the bounty of Chesapeake Bay. It was named the state crustacean in 1989.

7. The shrimp boat is Maryland's state boat?

Answer: False

It is actually the skipjack, which is a sailing ship native to Maryland and used by watermen who dredge for oysters. It was named for a kind of leaping fish, has one mast and a V-shaped bottom. It was named the state boat in 1985.

8. What is Maryland's individual state sport?

Answer: Jousting

Maryland was the first state with an official sport, and it chose the medieval event of jousting. The state team sport is lacrosse.

9. Where is Maryland's state fair held?

Answer: Timonium

Held in late August-early September.

10. What is the geographic center of Maryland?

Answer: Prince Georges

Prince Georges is located 4.5 miles northwest of Davidsonville.

11. What is the highest point?

Answer: Backbone Mountain

Hoye-Crest, on Backbone Mountain is 3,360 feet high.

12. What is the average temperature in July?

Answer: 75 degrees F

The eastern half of the state is warmed by the Gulf Stream, and summers can be sticky with high humidity.

13. What is the average temperature in January?

Answer: 33 degrees F

Snowfall along the bay averages at around 10 inches per year and in the mountains, about 80 inches.

14. Baltimore's harbor is formed by which river?

Answer: Patapsco

The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore lies close to where the Patapsco River discharges into Chesapeake Bay. The river is only 39 miles long but its estuary is the basis for Baltimore's important harbor which deal with large shipping vessels that many other ports can't.

15. Edgar Allan Poe is buried in Maryland?

Answer: True

This gloomy poet's grave is in Baltimore's Westminster Churchyard.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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