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The State of Kentucky Trivia Quiz

These are some general questions about what I think is the greatest state in America - Kentucky!

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

Author
officermanley

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,599

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4122

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: rupert774 (10/10), Guest 12 (10/10), Guest 216 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The longest cave system in the world is located in south central Kentucky. What is it called? Hint

Carter Caves

Horse Cave

Mammoth Cave

Onyx Cave

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Question 2 of 10

2. Miss America 2000, Heather French, is from Kentucky. What city did she grow up in? Hint

Louisville

Bowling Green

Maysville

Cynthiana

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the coach of the University of Kentucky basketball team in 2003? Hint

Dick Fick

Paul Patton

Tubby Smith

Rick Pitino

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the most prominent mountain ranges of North America runs through eastern Kentucky. What are these mountains called? Hint

Appalachian Mountains

Cascade Mountains

Rocky Mountains

Andes Mountains

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Question 5 of 10

5. On August 19, 1782, one of the last major battles of the Revolutionary War was fought in central Kentucky. What was it called? Hint

Battle of Blue Licks

Battle of Versailles

Battle of Bryan Station

Battle of the Revolution

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the first Saturday of May, "The Run for the Roses" is run at Churchill Downs in Louisville. What's the real name of the horse race? Hint

Kentucky Oaks

Kentucky Derby

Gatewood Stakes

The Ellis Park Million

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of the world's finest bourbons is made in Loretto, Kentucky. What is it called? Hint

Jack Daniels

Maker's Mark

Knob Creek

Buffalo Trace

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bowling Green is the home of one of America's most popular muscle cars. Can you name the car? Hint

Mustang

Barracuda

Thunderbird

Corvette

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the state bird of Kentucky? Hint

Robin

Swallow

Lark

Cardinal

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Question 10 of 10

10. Many rivers run through Kentucky. The largest river other than the Mississippi River to touch Kentucky soil forms the northern border of Kentucky. Which river is this? Hint

Ohio River

Licking River

Kentucky River

Indiana River

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The longest cave system in the world is located in south central Kentucky. What is it called?

Answer: Mammoth Cave

Over 360 miles of this cave system have been explored and mapped.

2. Miss America 2000, Heather French, is from Kentucky. What city did she grow up in?

Answer: Maysville

Heather Renee French went on to marry the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky at the time, Steve Henry.

3. Who was the coach of the University of Kentucky basketball team in 2003?

Answer: Tubby Smith

The University of Kentucky basketball team has won a total of seven national championships.

4. One of the most prominent mountain ranges of North America runs through eastern Kentucky. What are these mountains called?

Answer: Appalachian Mountains

The Appalachians stretch from Quebec in the north to Georgia in the south.

5. On August 19, 1782, one of the last major battles of the Revolutionary War was fought in central Kentucky. What was it called?

Answer: Battle of Blue Licks

This battle was fought nearly ten months after Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.

6. On the first Saturday of May, "The Run for the Roses" is run at Churchill Downs in Louisville. What's the real name of the horse race?

Answer: Kentucky Derby

The official drink of the Kentucky Derby is the mint julep and is enjoyed by many celebrities that visit Churchill Downs on race day.

7. One of the world's finest bourbons is made in Loretto, Kentucky. What is it called?

Answer: Maker's Mark

In 1958, the first bottle of Maker's Mark was introduced at $7 a bottle. In 1980, the distillery was declared a national historic landmark.

8. Bowling Green is the home of one of America's most popular muscle cars. Can you name the car?

Answer: Corvette

The Corvette has been America's sports car since 1953.

9. What is the state bird of Kentucky?

Answer: Cardinal

The cardinal is also the state bird of Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.

10. Many rivers run through Kentucky. The largest river other than the Mississippi River to touch Kentucky soil forms the northern border of Kentucky. Which river is this?

Answer: Ohio River

The Ohio River stretches 981 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Cairo, Illinois. The Mississippi River also touches Kentucky on its western border.

Source: Author officermanley

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