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The Natural State...Arkansas Trivia Quiz

Just a simple little quiz with a smattering of history, economics, geography and what-not about the Natural State, Arkansas.

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

Author
Oddball

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,236

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2598

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 184 (5/10), Guest 47 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'La Petite Roche', the capital of Arkansas:

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. This explorer first stepped into current day Arkansas looking for the legendary city of El Dorado: Hint

Vasco Da Gama

Jacques Marquette

Francisco Pizzaro

Hernando De Soto

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Question 3 of 10

3. This substance can only be found in a few places in North America, including Arkansas near Murfreesboro: Hint

Emeralds

Sapphires

Rubies

Diamonds

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Question 4 of 10

4. TRUE OR FALSE: Arkansas is the smallest state west of the Mississippi.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In accordance with the Missouri Compromise, Arkansas entered the Union in 1836 along with what northern counterpart? Hint

Minnesota

Iowa

Wisconsin

Michigan

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the state bird of Arkansas? Hint

Robin

Blue Jay

Cardinal

Mockingbird

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following performing artists is not a native of Arkansas? Hint

Conway Twitty

Johnny Cash

Al Green

Glen Campbell

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Question 8 of 10

8. This mountain range is found in the northwest half of Arkansas: Hint

Cascades

Appalachians

Boston

Rockies

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Question 9 of 10

9. This western Arkansas community was the judicial seat of the infamous 'Hanging Judge', Isaac Parker: Hint

Texarkana

Van Buren

Fort Smith

Fayetteville

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Question 10 of 10

10. The homebase of this major department store chain is in Bentonville, AR: Hint

Wal-Mart

Target

Kroger

K-Mart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'La Petite Roche', the capital of Arkansas:

Answer: Little Rock

The first capital was established at Arkansas Post, but later moved to its present location of Little Rock.

2. This explorer first stepped into current day Arkansas looking for the legendary city of El Dorado:

Answer: Hernando De Soto

De Soto wasn't far away...El Dorado is the county seat of Union County, AR.

3. This substance can only be found in a few places in North America, including Arkansas near Murfreesboro:

Answer: Diamonds

The Crater of Diamonds State Park. Diamond mines are also found in Colorado, Wyoming and areas of Canada.

4. TRUE OR FALSE: Arkansas is the smallest state west of the Mississippi.

Answer: False

Hawaii and Louisiana are smaller (Source of information: Encyclopedia Britannica).

5. In accordance with the Missouri Compromise, Arkansas entered the Union in 1836 along with what northern counterpart?

Answer: Michigan

The Compromise granted statehood to a 'slave state' only if a 'free state' entered as well. Arkansas was 'slave', Michigan was 'free'.

6. What is the state bird of Arkansas?

Answer: Mockingbird

7. Which of the following performing artists is not a native of Arkansas?

Answer: Conway Twitty

Twitty is not an Arkansan, but lived in Helena (in east Arkansas) as a teenager. The former Harold Jenkins chose his stage name by using thumbtacks on a map and nailing the communities of Conway, AR and Twitty, TX. Green hails from Forrest City, Cash was born in Kingsland and Campbell comes from Delight.

8. This mountain range is found in the northwest half of Arkansas:

Answer: Boston

The Boston Mountains also holds the Ozark Plateau in this part of the state. Travelling through here in October during peak fall colors is truly a beautiful sight.

9. This western Arkansas community was the judicial seat of the infamous 'Hanging Judge', Isaac Parker:

Answer: Fort Smith

10. The homebase of this major department store chain is in Bentonville, AR:

Answer: Wal-Mart

Source: Author Oddball

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