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Quiz about The Beautiful State of Nevada

The Beautiful State of Nevada Trivia Quiz

The beautiful state of Nevada is where I live. I hope you will learn a few new things as we journey through this state.

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

Author
lynnstigger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
314,933

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
565

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. As we start at the California-Nevada border, what incredible lake is part of both states? Hint

Clearlake

Pyramid Lake

Lake Tahoe

Walker Lake

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Question 2 of 10

2. From the California-Nevada border, we continue east. We come to "The Biggest Little City in the World". What is the name of this city? Hint

Las Vegas

Fernley

Lovelock

Reno

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Question 3 of 10

3. In western Nevada, we come across a famous Old West town. Which of the following cities is home to the Bucket of Blood Saloon and has been designated a National Historic Landmark? Hint

Virginia City

Yerington

Tonopah

Wadsworth

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Question 4 of 10

4. "The Crookedest Railroad in the World" is which railroad in Nevada? Hint

Amtrak

Union Pacific

The Virginia and Truckee Railroad

BNSF Railway

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is NOT a ghost town of Nevada? Hint

Berlin

Lovelock

Austin

Rhyolite

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which Nevada city has the U.S. military performed nuclear tests and explosive experiments? It is also called "The Queen of the Silver Camps". Hint

Pahrump

Henderson

Virginia City

Tonopah

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Question 7 of 10

7. We are now arriving at Pahrump, Nevada. The original name is Pah-rimpi that translates to which of the following?
Hint

Water Rock

Little Flower

Dancing Wolves

Warm Heart

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Question 8 of 10

8. We are now thirty miles south of Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hoover Dam was once named which of the following? Hint

Beaver Dam

Boulder Dam

Carlin Mine Dam

Bowman Dam

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Question 9 of 10

9. We have arrived at Sin City. Also known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World", which of the following entertainers calls Las Vegas, Nevada home? Hint

Jimmy Buffet

Olivia Newton John

Wayne Newton

John Travolta

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Question 10 of 10

10. Fernley, Nevada is located midway between Reno and Fallon. What historic building serves as the home for the Fernley Chamber of Commerce? Hint

The railroad depot

The first schoolhouse

The Fernley library

Fort Churchill State Historic Park

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. As we start at the California-Nevada border, what incredible lake is part of both states?

Answer: Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Nearby Lake Tahoe is Donner Lake, named for the Donner Party who passed through on their fateful journey to California.

2. From the California-Nevada border, we continue east. We come to "The Biggest Little City in the World". What is the name of this city?

Answer: Reno

Reno plays host to many exciting events every year. Hot August Nights, major bowling tournaments, and the Rib Cook-off are just a few of the exciting events that occur each year.

3. In western Nevada, we come across a famous Old West town. Which of the following cities is home to the Bucket of Blood Saloon and has been designated a National Historic Landmark?

Answer: Virginia City

Virginia City hosts many events; camel races and outhouse races are among them. You will step back in time to see wooden sidewalks and the glory days of the Comstock Lode when you visit.

4. "The Crookedest Railroad in the World" is which railroad in Nevada?

Answer: The Virginia and Truckee Railroad

The V & T railway ran from Virginia City to Carson City with enough curves to complete a circle 17 times. The V & T Railway is known as the "Queen of the Short Lines", and it first rolled in 1870.

5. Which of the following is NOT a ghost town of Nevada?

Answer: Lovelock

During the 1800s and early 1900s, towns would spring up all over Nevada in settlers' hopes of striking it rich. Once the ore was depleted the towns would disappear and all that was left were the "ghosts" of the town.

6. In which Nevada city has the U.S. military performed nuclear tests and explosive experiments? It is also called "The Queen of the Silver Camps".

Answer: Tonopah

Tonopah Springs was an Indian campground prior to silver being found by Jim Butler and his mule, who discovered silver in May of 1900. Howard Hughes purchased about 100 claims in 1968, but, unfortunately, nothing came of those claims.

7. We are now arriving at Pahrump, Nevada. The original name is Pah-rimpi that translates to which of the following?

Answer: Water Rock

Pahrump is the home of Front Site Firearms Training Institute. It was also home to Art Bell, a talk show host with midnight hours discussing the paranormal.

8. We are now thirty miles south of Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hoover Dam was once named which of the following?

Answer: Boulder Dam

Hoover Dam borders the states of Nevada and Arizona in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River and is named after President Herbert Hoover. Construction began in 1931 and the dam opened in 1936.

9. We have arrived at Sin City. Also known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World", which of the following entertainers calls Las Vegas, Nevada home?

Answer: Wayne Newton

Wayne Newton is known as Mr. Entertainer, and he has trained world-class horses at Casa de Shenandoah. His signature song was "Danke Schoen".

10. Fernley, Nevada is located midway between Reno and Fallon. What historic building serves as the home for the Fernley Chamber of Commerce?

Answer: The first schoolhouse

Fernley was originally established as an agricultural and ranching community. Fernley later came to have various large industries including Amazon, Trex Inc., Sherwin Williams and MSC.

Source: Author lynnstigger

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