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Maryland Trivia Quiz

Quite a wonderful and very beautiful state. I grew up there and now live in Florida. I so miss the beautiful leaves in the fall. There is so much to see and do in Maryland. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains...

A multiple-choice quiz by TemptressToo. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
TemptressToo

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,101

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

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2549

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1. Maryland was founded in 1634.

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2. The University of Maryland's mascot is the _________.

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3. Edgar Allen Poe, who spent many years in Maryland, is buried in Virginia.

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4. Francis Scott Key was from Maryland.

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5. There are ski resorts in Maryland.

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6. The first Marylanders were Roman Catholics.

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7. Washington, D.C. is actually part of Maryland.

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8. Baltimore is the capital of Maryland.

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9. The National Road, first real interstate in the United States, started near what historic Maryland city?

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10. The Maryland State Bird is the Cardinal.

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11. Maryland was founded by Lord Annapolis.

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12. The bloodiest single day of the Civil War was fought in Maryland. It was the Battle of _________.

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13. Babe Ruth was from Maryland.

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14. The highest point in Maryland is Sidling Mountain--until they cut a giant hole through it.

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15. Maryland has the third lowest point in the United States.

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16. Maryland is known as the Chesapeake State.

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17. Maryland's state motto: 'Fatti Maschil Parole Femine' means: Hint

Friendly Men Evil Women

Fat Men Poor Women

Manly Deeds Womanly Words

Free Men People's Freedom

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Question 18 of 20

18. Maryland's state tree is the:

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Question 19 of 20

19. One of the three races of the Triple Crown is held in Maryland.

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Question 20 of 20

20. To people living outside the state the best-known river in Maryland would be the ______ River.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Maryland was founded in 1634.

Answer: True

King Charles I granted Lord Baltimore the right to found a colony. It is named after Charles' wife Henrietta Maria. LONG, Long time ago considering the U.S. wasn't the U.S. until 1776.

2. The University of Maryland's mascot is the _________.

Answer: Terrapin

3. Edgar Allen Poe, who spent many years in Maryland, is buried in Virginia.

Answer: False

This is how they come up with the Baltimore RAVENS!

4. Francis Scott Key was from Maryland.

Answer: True

5. There are ski resorts in Maryland.

Answer: True

My favorite is the beautiful Wisp Resort near Deep Creek Lake in Accident, Maryland.

6. The first Marylanders were Roman Catholics.

Answer: True

Hail Mary, Full of Grace. Funny thing, it's still a predominantly Catholic state.

7. Washington, D.C. is actually part of Maryland.

Answer: False

8. Baltimore is the capital of Maryland.

Answer: False

Annapolis is the correct answer.

9. The National Road, first real interstate in the United States, started near what historic Maryland city?

Answer: Cumberland

My home town and full of Revolutionary and pre-Revolutionary War history.

10. The Maryland State Bird is the Cardinal.

Answer: False

It is our good old Baltimore Oriole. They are rare to see, but quite beautiful.

11. Maryland was founded by Lord Annapolis.

Answer: False

No, it was Lord Baltimore.

12. The bloodiest single day of the Civil War was fought in Maryland. It was the Battle of _________.

Answer: Antietam

That is an awesome place to tour and just think about the history. I always found the tour guides very interesting as they spoke of the battles past. I grew up nearby and used to find the mini-ball and musket bullets all of the time.

13. Babe Ruth was from Maryland.

Answer: True

Baltimore to be exact! Take that New York!

14. The highest point in Maryland is Sidling Mountain--until they cut a giant hole through it.

Answer: False

No, actually it is Backbone Mountain on the Allegany and Garrett County border which is straight up and straight down. Many a trucker has died on the way down as it's a very sharp angle with a concrete wall at the end of it.

15. Maryland has the third lowest point in the United States.

Answer: True

Called Bloody Point Hole, it lies at a chilly 174 feet BELOW sea level.

16. Maryland is known as the Chesapeake State.

Answer: False

Actually, it is known as the 'Old Line State.' Perhaps because the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania is the Mason Dixon Line. To those Southerners, yes, we were a dreaded BORDER state.

17. Maryland's state motto: 'Fatti Maschil Parole Femine' means:

Answer: Manly Deeds Womanly Words

18. Maryland's state tree is the:

Answer: White Oak

19. One of the three races of the Triple Crown is held in Maryland.

Answer: True

Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.

20. To people living outside the state the best-known river in Maryland would be the ______ River.

Answer: Potomac

As the river winds back and forth through the tri-state area, it touches countless towns. Full of history, the Potomac River can be found in many history books with regards to Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Source: Author TemptressToo

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