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The Titanic State of Texas Trivia Quiz

Texas is a wide open, titanic size state. It is home to some beautiful cities and small towns. Go and see for yourself.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
395,791

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the Texas State Fish? Hint

Guadalupe bass

Amur pike

Crucian carp

Golden loach

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the origin of the name "Texas"? Hint

It is Navaho for "desert".

It is Spanish for "plains".

It is Caddo for "friendship".

It is Persian for "oil".

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the State Dog Breed of Texas?
Hint

Dunker

Weimaraner

Blue lacy

Black Russian terrier

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Question 4 of 10

4. What bloom was named the Texas State Flower in 1901? Hint

Marigold

Bluebonnet

Bluebell

Yarrow

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the State Fruit of Texas?
Hint

Tangelo

Strawberry

Red grapefruit

Durian

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the Texas State Gemstone? Hint

Dallas aquamarine

Azuerite

Texas blue topaz

Houston blue diamond

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Question 7 of 10

7. Seen often is which type of neckwear, the State Tie? Hint

Cravat

Jabot

Bolo

Ascot

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the Texas State Plant? Hint

Peanut cactus

Prickly pear cactus

Barrel cactus

Saguaro cactus

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Question 9 of 10

9. The pecan pie is the State Pie of Texas.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The cowboy boot is the Texas State Footwear.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the Texas State Fish?

Answer: Guadalupe bass

The Texas State Fish is the Guadalupe bass. They are found in only in the rivers of central Texas. They spawn in gravel nests where the female lays her eggs and the male watches the eggs until they hatch.

2. What is the origin of the name "Texas"?

Answer: It is Caddo for "friendship".

The name "Texas" comes from Caddo and means friendship. The state motto is "friendship" too. The Caddo Nation is an amalgamation of Indians of the southwest area of the US.

3. What is the State Dog Breed of Texas?

Answer: Blue lacy

The blue lacy is a herding dog breed that has yellow to orange eyes. They are usually gray but sometimes are rust or cream. They are very smart dogs that herd everything from chickens to longhorn cattle. They have their origins in central Texas.

4. What bloom was named the Texas State Flower in 1901?

Answer: Bluebonnet

The bluebonnet finds its home in the prairie lands in Texas. In spite of its name, these flowers come in blue, silver, white and pink. Their name also comes from the sun bonnets that women wore at that time.

5. What is the State Fruit of Texas?

Answer: Red grapefruit

The red grapefruit is a fairly new fruit that grew from a mutated tree in the Rio Grande Valley. It is reddish in color and is sweeter than most grapefruit. It was declared the State Fruit in 1993.

6. What is the Texas State Gemstone?

Answer: Texas blue topaz

The Gemstone for Texas is the Texas blue topaz especially when done in the Lone Star Cut. This is a type of emerald cut that has a star on the bottom. This stone is found in Russia, Brazil and the southwestern US.

7. Seen often is which type of neckwear, the State Tie?

Answer: Bolo

The bolo is a tie made of braided leather that has metal aglets. It is connected by a stone or a jewel or other flat object. This tie is popular in cowboy country.

8. What is the Texas State Plant?

Answer: Prickly pear cactus

Found in the deserts of Texas, the fruits of most prickly pear cacti are edible. They have been a source of food to Native Americans for thousands of years. They are eaten today all over the state.

9. The pecan pie is the State Pie of Texas.

Answer: True

This is true. The recipe includes an unbaked crust, eggs, sugar or corn syrup, butter and of course, nuts! This is a sweet pie that everyone should try.

10. The cowboy boot is the Texas State Footwear.

Answer: True

Cowboy boots are the Texas State Footwear. They were named this in 1993. They are usually calf high and have a medium heel. This picture is of the cowboy boots of Lyndon Johnson.

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