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New York--The Empire State Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,486

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1889

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (12/15), Upstart3 (11/15), Guest 73 (10/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. New York was named after the Duke of York?

True

False

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is New York's state motto? Hint

Excalibur

Excommunicate

Excitement

Excelsior

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the state fish? Hint

Bonefish

Polka-Dot Batfish

Northern Pike

Native Brook Trout

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the state mammal? Hint

Racoon

Weasel

Beaver

Skunk

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is New York's state fruit? Hint

Apple

Peach

Pear

Orange

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is the state gem? Hint

Wine-Red Garnet

Sky-Blue Aquamarine

Dark Blue Sapphire

Purple Amythest

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Question 7 of 15

7. New York's state fossil is called "Eurypterus rana"?

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is New York's state muffin? Hint

Chocolate Chip

Oat Bran

Apple

Blueberry

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Question 9 of 15

9. Where is New York's state fair held? Hint

Albany

Yonkers

Syracuse

Peekskill

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Question 10 of 15

10. Where is the geographic center of New York? Hint

Rochester

Madison

Oneida

Utica

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the highest point? Hint

Mount Marcy

Mount Pinnacle

Cedar Point

De Wolf Point

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is the average temperature in July? Hint

79 degrees F

69 degrees F

89 degrees F

99 degrees F

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the average temperature in January? Hint

21 degrees F

31 degrees F

11 degrees F

1 degree F

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the second largest city in New York? Hint

Rochester

Buffalo

Yonkers

Syracuse

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Question 15 of 15

15. How many counties are in New York? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. New York was named after the Duke of York?

Answer: True

James, the Duke of York, was the brother of King Charles of England.

2. What is New York's state motto?

Answer: Excelsior

Excelsior means "ever upward".

3. What is the state fish?

Answer: Native Brook Trout

Brook trout are also called brookies or speckles. They live in the lakes and ponds of the Adirondacks and the streams throughout the state.

4. What is the state mammal?

Answer: Beaver

In the early 17th century, fur traders near Albany traded with Indians for beaver skins. They were shipped back to Europe, where they were made into beaver hats and other clothing. In 1975 the beaver became New York's state mammal. New York also has a state butterfly (the red-spotted purple/white admiral), a state insect (the nine spotted ladybug), and a state bird (the eastern bluebird).

5. What is New York's state fruit?

Answer: Apple

European settlers brought apple seeds to New York in the 1600s. The colonists ate dried apples during the winter, and also baked apple pies and apple cider.

6. What is the state gem?

Answer: Wine-Red Garnet

This is a dark red gem used in jewelry and watch making and also as an industrial abrasive. New York is the nation's top producer of garnets.

7. New York's state fossil is called "Eurypterus rana"?

Answer: False

It is called ""Eurypterus remipes". The fossil was a relative of today's king crab and sea scorpion.

8. What is New York's state muffin?

Answer: Apple

The children at Bear Road Elementary School in North Syracuse loved apple muffins. They convinced the governor to have it declared the official state muffin.

9. Where is New York's state fair held?

Answer: Syracuse

It is held in Syracuse in late August-early September.

10. Where is the geographic center of New York?

Answer: Madison

Madison is located 12 miles south of Oneida and 26 miles southwest of Utica.

11. What is the highest point?

Answer: Mount Marcy

Mount Marcy, located in the Adirondacks, is 5,344 feet.

12. What is the average temperature in July?

Answer: 69 degrees F

Summer often brings sun lovers out to the beaches and seashores. Manhattan's Central Park fills with bicycles and roller bladers.

13. What is the average temperature in January?

Answer: 21 degrees F

Heavy snows in the Adirondacks and the Catskills are good opportunities for bobsledding and skiing.

14. What is the second largest city in New York?

Answer: Buffalo

Of course New York City is the largest with a population of 7,322,564 (1990 census).

15. How many counties are in New York?

Answer: 62

Five of these counties are the boroughs of New York City.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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