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Quiz about NebraskaThe Cornhusker State

Nebraska--The Cornhusker State Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
108,404
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1999
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Question 1 of 15
1. The name Nebraska is from an Indian word meaning "flat water"?


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Question 2 of 15
2. Nebraska's state motto is "Equality Before the Law"?


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Question 3 of 15
3. What is the state bird? Hint


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4. What is the state tree? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. What is the state gem? Hint


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6. What is Nebraska's state fossil? Hint


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Question 7 of 15
7. What is the state rock? Hint


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8. What is Nebraska's state grass? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. Nebraska has both a state poet and a state poet laureate?


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Question 10 of 15
10. What is Nebraska's state song? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. Where is Nebraska's highest point? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. Where is Nebraska's geographic center? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. What is the average temperature in July? Hint


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14. What is the average temperature in January? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. Where was Nebraska's state fair held in the 20th century? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The name Nebraska is from an Indian word meaning "flat water"?

Answer: True

It is from an Oto Indian word meaning "broad water" or "flat river", in reference to the Platte River.
2. Nebraska's state motto is "Equality Before the Law"?

Answer: True

The motto can be found on the state seal.
3. What is the state bird?

Answer: Western meadowlark

 In 1928, five birds were listed on ballots sent to schools, and the children voted for their favorites. The western meadowlark won, probably for being known for its joyful song.
4. What is the state tree?

Answer: Cottonwood

 The American elm was named the state tree in 1937, but in the years following, Dutch elm disease killed great numbers of the elms in Nebraska. In 1972, the cottonwood, which is often associated with pioneer Nebraska, became the state tree.
5. What is the state gem?

Answer: Blue agate

 The blue agate became the official gem on March 1, 1967 as part of the state's centennial celebration.
6. What is Nebraska's state fossil?

Answer: Mammoth

 Large numbers of mammoth fossils have been found in Nebraska. They have been found in nearly every county in the state.
7. What is the state rock?

Answer: Prairie agate

 The prairie agate became the state rock in 1967.
8. What is Nebraska's state grass?

Answer: Little bluestem

 Little bluestem is an important native grass used for hay and forage. It became the official state grass in 1969.
9. Nebraska has both a state poet and a state poet laureate?

Answer: True

Since 1921 the state poet laureate is John G. Neihardt. He has written five long narrative poems that are regarded as national epics. The state poet is William Kloefkorn. He became Nebraska's first state poet on September 11, 1982. He is a university professor who has written many poems and books about prairie life.
10. What is Nebraska's state song?

Answer: Beautiful Nebraska

 The state song was written by Jim Fras and Guy G. Miller. It became the official song on June 21, 1967.
11. Where is Nebraska's highest point?

Answer: Panorama Point

 Panorama Point is in Johnson Township, and is 5,424 feet.
12. Where is Nebraska's geographic center?

Answer: Custer

 The geographic center is in Custer, 10 miles northwest of Broken Bow.
13. What is the average temperature in July?

Answer: 76 degrees F

 Nebraska's climate is far from mild. Temperatures range from severe cold in the winter to blistering heat in the summer.
14. What is the average temperature in January?

Answer: 23 degrees F

 Temperatures and rainfall vary quite a lot from year to year.
15. Where was Nebraska's state fair held in the 20th century?

Answer: Lincoln

 Lincoln became the venue for the Nebraska state fair in 1901. It will continue be held there until 2009, and will move to Grand Island in 2010.

It is held in late August and early September.
Source: Author Morrigan716

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