The Compromising State of Missouri Quiz

Answer: 1995

Missouri designated the Missouri mule as the official state animal in 1995. A mule is the offspring of a female horse and male donkey. Missouri is one of the primary places for the creation of mules. These animals are known for their heartiness as well as for being stubborn.

Answer: Galena

Missouri designated galena (lead sulfide) as the official state mineral in 1967. Galena is the major source of lead ore. Missouri is the top producer of lead in the US. Galena is dark gray or black in color and breaks into small pieces.

Answer: Flowering dogwood

The flowering dogwood is a small tree that is often wider than it is tall. They rarely exceed 16 ft. tall. They have large flowers that can be yellow, pink or white.

Answer: Eastern bluebird

Missouri designated the beautiful Eastern bluebird as the official state bird in 1927. The Eastern bluebird is a small thrush that has a short tail and chunky body. They have a blue back and tail with a reddish-orange breast.

Answer: Jefferson City

Jefferson City is the capital city of Missouri and the seat of Cole County. It is located on the Ozark Plateau, and is located along the Missouri River. It was selected as the State Capital in 1821 and is named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the US.

Answer: Lewis and Clark

The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for Missouri features: the Gateway Arch, Lewis and Clark returning down the Missouri River, and the caption; "Corps of Discovery 1804-2004." In 1821 Missouri became the 24th state.

Answer: Missouri fox trotting horse

This unusual breed was developed in the Ozark hills of Missouri around the 1800s. It has many coat colors. Missouri fox trotting horses are well-known for their walking and trotting gaits. The Missouri fox trotting horse was designated the official state horse of Missouri in 2002.

Answer: Chert

Mozarkite is a type of chert and it comes in myriad of colors. It is mined in the Ozark Mountains and is often used in jewelry.

Answer: True

The white hawthorn blossom was named the state flower of Missouri on March 16, 1923. These flowers are white and grow in bunches on hawthorn trees. The white hawthorn blossom is very common in southern parts of Missouri. It is often called the thornapple.

Answer: True

This is the flag of Missouri. The stripes on the flag are symbols for bravery (red stripe), purity (white stripe), and justice (blue stripe). The center of the flag displays Missouri's state seal surrounded by 24 stars because Missouri became the 24th state on August 10, 1821.