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The Montana Quiz

This is a short quiz about the beautiful state of Montana.

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

Author
mana_miller

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,661

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
383

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the peak in Glacier National Park where water flows to three different bodies of water? Hint

Swiftcurrent Mountain

Matahpi Peak

Otokomi Mountain

Triple Divide Peak

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which Montana mountain range was the movie "Hole in the Sky" (1995) set? Hint

Ruby Range

Bridger Range

Bitterroot Mountains

Mission Mountains

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the first territorial capital of Montana? Hint

Virginia City

Bannack

Helena

Billings

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Montana city is known for its outrageous St. Patrick's Day celebrations? Hint

Butte

Flathead

Bozeman

Great Falls

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Question 5 of 10

5. By what other name is Glacier National Park known? Hint

Waterton Park

Going to the Sun Park

Montana's Diamond

Crown Jewel of the Continent

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the rock on which William Clark carved his name? Hint

Beaver's Head

Pompey's Pillar

Castle Rock

Chimney Rock

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the longest undammed river in Montana? Hint

Clark's Fork River

Yellowstone River

Missouri River

Milk River

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where in Montana is the Bucking Horse Sale held every year? Hint

Miles City

Great Falls

Billings

Sydney

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Canadian province does Montana not border? Hint

Alberta

Manitoba

British Columbia

Saskatchewan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which city is 'The Gates to the Mountains' closest to? Hint

Helena

Bozeman

Great Falls

Billings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the peak in Glacier National Park where water flows to three different bodies of water?

Answer: Triple Divide Peak

Triple Divide Peak is the only triple divide in the world. This peak is located in Glacier National Park. The two divides that meet at this point are the Great Divide and Laurentian Divide.

2. In which Montana mountain range was the movie "Hole in the Sky" (1995) set?

Answer: Bitterroot Mountains

The main character of the movie hiked through the Bitterroots from a ranger station to Missoula. The Bitterroots are along the south-western border of Montana and Idaho.

3. What was the first territorial capital of Montana?

Answer: Bannack

Bannack was a boom town starting in 1862 when gold was discovered in the area. Bannack is located in Beaverhead County along Grasshopper Creek. At its peak population in the 19th century, Bannack had around 10,000 residents.

4. What Montana city is known for its outrageous St. Patrick's Day celebrations?

Answer: Butte

One reason for the parties is that Butte has traditionally had the highest population of Irish-American descendants in Montana. Butte is the location of a large mine where gold, silver, and finally copper was mined.

5. By what other name is Glacier National Park known?

Answer: Crown Jewel of the Continent

Glacier National Park is a beautiful, vibrant place to hike and camp. There are over 700 miles of hiking trails within the park. Going-to-the-Sun Road, which cuts through the park, is on America's list for being one of the most scenic drives.

Source: articlesnatch.com

6. What is the name of the rock on which William Clark carved his name?

Answer: Pompey's Pillar

William Clark carved his name into Pompey's Pillar on July 25, 1806. Pompey's Pillar stands at 150 ft. over the Yellowstone River and its base is about an acre in area.

7. What is the longest undammed river in Montana?

Answer: Yellowstone River

The Yellowstone River is nearly 700 miles long and is the longest undammed river in the contiguous 48 states. In Montana, the Bighorn, the Tongue, and the Powder Rivers join up with the Yellowstone River. It is widely used for recreational purposes such as fishing and rafting.

8. Where in Montana is the Bucking Horse Sale held every year?

Answer: Miles City

Miles City is also known as the cowboy capital. The Bucking Horse Sale is held the third weekend of every May. The sale has been held for over 50 years.

9. Which Canadian province does Montana not border?

Answer: Manitoba

Canada was a major part of bootlegging in Montana. Moonshine was run on a trail from Ft. Benton to Canada, where it could be sold.

10. Which city is 'The Gates to the Mountains' closest to?

Answer: Helena

This is another place that the Lewis and Clark expedition named and passed through. It is now part of the Helena National Forest. As a U.S. Wilderness Park, no motorized or mechanical (meaning bikes) vehicles are permitted.

Source: Author mana_miller

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