The Opulent State of Ohio Trivia Quiz

Answer: Spotted salamander

The spotted salamander was declared the State Amphibian of Ohio in 2010. They dine on insects, worms and crickets. If the salamander loses its leg, tail or even parts of its brain it simply regenerates a new one.

Answer: Northern cardinal

The northern cardinal is one of America's favorite backyard birds. They breed two or three times a year. The female builds the nest and tends the hatchlings for about ten days while the male brings food. The male then takes over the care of this first brood while the female moves on to a new nest and starts again.

Answer: Native American for "good river".

The name Ohio originates from the Iroquois word for "good river", a reference to the Ohio River. Ohio is the 17th state admitted to the Union on March 1, 1803.

Answer: True

Ohio buckeye was designated as the official State Tree of Ohio in 1953. Buckeye trees are common in Ohio, and they grow especially well along rivers and streams.

Answer: Red carnation

The red carnation was declared the State Flower of Ohio in 1904. The red carnation was chosen in honor of President William McKinley who was assassinated in 1901. He liked to wear red carnations on the lapel of his jacket.

Answer: Bullfrog

Ohio designated the American bullfrog as the official State Frog in 2010. The bullfrog is the largest frog in North America. Bullfrogs feast on a variety of insects, crayfish, mice and other frogs.

Answer: True

A.W. Livingston, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio played a large part in popularizing the tomato in the late 1800s by developing larger, sweeter varieties of tomato. Ohio is the third-largest producer of tomatoes in the United States.

Answer: Black racer

Small mammals, other snakes, and insects are the black racer's preferred food. It was named the official state reptile in 1995. Black racers are common snakes in Ohio, found all over the state.

Answer: Ohio flint

Ohio flint was designated the official state gemstone of Ohio in 1965. It is used to make jewelry and is highly prized by collectors. Ohio flint comes in a variety of color combinations that include red, pink, green, blue, and yellow.

Answer: White trillium

The white trillium grows all over Ohio. The state of Ohio designated white trillium as the official wildflower in 1986.