The Charming State of South Carolina Quiz

Answer: The Palmetto State

The sabal palmetto tree is very abundant in many areas of South Carolina and has been associated with the state since the 19th century. Mention of this lovely tree can be found on the state flag, the state oath, and the commemorative quarter which was released in 2000. This tree can be found almost anywhere you travel in the state.

Answer: Congaree Swamp

Visitors to the Congaree Swamp can glide down the brown water while enjoying peaceful serenity and wonderful wildlife such as herons, bobcat, and otters. Giant cypress trees cover the area, and their branches are covered with the hanging Spanish moss that is found in the trees all over the southeastern area of the U.S.

This area is open all year and offers hiking, canoeing, camping, and bird-watching are just some of the activities available here. The other three options are all located in the state of Louisiana.

Answer: Burned by the Federal Army during the American Civil War.

The church was built in the Greek Revival style between 1745 and 1753. Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War. It was rebuilt in 1826 before being burned down by the Federal Army during the American Civil War in 1865.

Originally built between 1745-1753, the church was called Prince Williams Parish Church. The ruins sit among aged oak trees and are a popular place to hold wedding ceremonies. The Greek-style architecture of this building is still evident and it is a wonderful place to visit if you are in southern regions of South Carolina.

Answer: Myrtle Beach

Every year thousands of college student flock to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for their famous spring break festivities. Another popular celebration in Myrtle Beach occurs in March. Each March since 1951, during Ontario's spring break, Myrtle Beach has hosted the week-long celebration known as Canadian-American Days, or Can-Am Days. Between June and August each year, thousands of visitors make Myrtle Beach their vacation destination.

Answer: USS Yorktown

The USS Yorktown at Patriot Point Museum is classified as an Essex-class aircraft carrier. It was named in honor of the USS Yorktown which was destroyed in the Battle of Midway in 1942. This mighty vessel was used in the films "The Philadelphia Experiment"(1984) and "Tora! Tora! Tora!" in 1970. According to staff and visitors there are ghosts all over the ship and many consider it to be one of the most haunted locations in North America.

The ship was featured in an episode of "Ghost Hunters" in 2012.

Answer: False

The Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is an old plantation house built in the late 18th century and the estate has been owned for over 300 years by the Drayton family. The house and its 390 acres sit next to the Ashley river in Charleston County. This rice-growing plantation was famous for its gardens, mazes, and lovely bridges used for traversing the rice paddies. Open to the public most of the year, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens also offers a nature train ride, a petting zoo, wildlife preserve and for the more intrepid visitor, a marsh boat tour.

Answer: Darlington Raceway

Darlington Raceway opened in 1950 and has a reputation as one of the most dangerous tracks on the NASCAR circuit. Located in the northeastern part of the state, a visit to this raceway can take up a whole day or a whole weekend. While at the raceway a visit to The Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum is a must.

This automotive museum focuses on the sport of stock car racing and is home to some one-of-a-kind artifacts.

Answer: Watching a University of South Carolina football game.

Located in the state capital of Columbia, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks are a source of pride for many in the state who enjoy college sports. This public university was first established in 1801 and parts of this beautiful center of learning are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. If you are looking for excitement a Gamecock's football game may be just "your cup of tea".

Answer: Water is collected and stored there.

A reservoir is a large, usually artificial lake, that is used as a source of water for use in people's homes and businesses. This beautiful man-made lake was the result of the damming of the Catawba river in 1904. The lake was used to created hydro-electric power for residents in the area. Fishing is a popular pastime in the area and the lakefront homes in the area are lovely. Spend a week at this lake and enjoy pristine surrounds, lovely wildlife, and if you get there in autumn, you can enjoy the fantastic colors of nature.

Answer: An artist's private home

In 1930, with the aim of building a winter home, Archer and Anna Huntington bought over 9,000 acres on the Atlantic coastline. Anna was a world famous sculptor who had been diagnosed with tuberculosis. The wonderful weather of coastal South Carolina had been recommended as having wonderful recuperative powers.

The castle is the beautiful castle is the home that they had built providing the local population jobs in the middle of the Great Depression. This unique building is just one of the things to see when visiting the Huntington Beach State Park.