The Noble State of North Carolina Quiz

Answer: Plott Hound

The Plott hound is a courageous hunting dog that is known for its resolute tracking and bugle-like call. It has a smooth, dense coat and comes in almost any brindle color. They are intelligent, loyal and eager to please.

Answer: Pine Barrens tree frog

North Carolina designated the Pine Barrens tree frog as the state frog in 2013. This is a rare frog found only in the Coastal Plains and Sandhill regions of the state. Often they have orange markings and are known for their large toe pads.

Answer: Gold

In 2011, North Carolina designated gold as the official State Mineral. For most of the first half of the 19th century, gold mining was North Carolina's second most important industry after agriculture. A gold rush in 1799 was the first gold rush in North America.

Answer: Dogwood

In 1941 the blossom of the dogwood tree was designated as the official state flower of North Carolina. One of the most common trees in North Carolina, it is found in all parts of the state from the mountains to the coast.

Answer: Sweet Potato

North Carolina is the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the United States. They designated the sweet potato as the official state vegetable in 1995. Native Americans grew sweet potatoes in North Carolina region long before European colonization.

Answer: False

Actually, Carolina is taken from the Latin word for Charles, which is Carolus. King Charles I of England made the original land grant in 1629. North Carolina became the 12th state in November of 1789 and the state was named after him.

Answer: The Tar Heel State

The origin of the nickname Tar Heel State is a matter of scholastic debate. It is usually agreed the nickname stems from North Carolina's long history as a producer of naval stores. These stores sold tar, pitch, rosin and turpentine. These products came from the state's extensive pine forests.

Answer: True

The Eastern gray squirrel was designated the official state mammal of North Carolina in 1969. This is a forest animal that is herbivorous and often stores food for use at a later date.

Answer: Emerald

In 1973 the State of North Carolina designated the emerald as the official state precious stone. This state has a greater variety of minerals found within its borders than any other state including the emerald. Mineral mines are found all over the state.

Answer: Sir Walter Raleigh

Raleigh is the capital and second-largest city in North Carolina. It is a fast growing city that was named after Sir Walter Raleigh. It was named the capital in 1788. This photo shows the capital building with a statue of James K. Polk, Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson who are three presidents of the US.