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USA Alphabetically - Part B Trivia Quiz

The latest part of my alphabetical tour of the USA involves questions where all the answers begin with the letter B.

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

Author
Dizart

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8943

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which is the largest city in Montana?

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Butte

Belgrade

Bozeman

Billings

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Question 2 of 10

2. The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 triggered the huge growth of which city, which is located at its western terminus?

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Bethlehem

Berea

Binghamton

Buffalo

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Question 3 of 10

3. The National Aquarium is located in which city?
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Bradenton

Baltimore

Bridgeport

Buffalo

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Question 4 of 10

4. The University of Colorado is located in which city?
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Bloomington

Berkeley

Blacksburg

Boulder

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which city is nicknamed "Beantown"?

Answer: (One Word - begins with B.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which city is sometimes referred to as the "Family-Friendly Las Vegas"?
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Burlington

Biloxi

Beaumont

Branson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which state capital lies on the banks of the Missouri River?
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Boston

Bismarck

Boise

Baton Rouge

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which city is sometimes known as the "Magic City" and "Pittsburgh of the South"?

Answer: (One Word - begins with B.)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which city in New England is home to the Barnum Museum?

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Brockton

Bar Harbor

Bridgeport

Boston

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Question 10 of 10

10. Situated on the Mexican border, what is the southernmost city in Texas?
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Brownsville

Bay City

Beaumont

Brownwood

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is the largest city in Montana?

Answer: Billings

Billings is the county seat of Yellowstone County; its proximity to Yellowstone national park makes it a major tourist center.

2. The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 triggered the huge growth of which city, which is located at its western terminus?

Answer: Buffalo

The county seat of Erie County, Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State. The completion of the Erie Canal saw Buffalo grow from a small town into a large commerce center.

3. The National Aquarium is located in which city?

Answer: Baltimore

Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland. The National Aquarium was opened in 1981 as part of the renovation of Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

4. The University of Colorado is located in which city?

Answer: Boulder

The University of Colorado was established at Boulder in 1876.
Blacksburg is the site of Virginia Tech; Berkeley is home to the University of California; and Indiana University is located in Bloomington.

5. Which city is nicknamed "Beantown"?

Answer: Boston

Boston, the state capital of Massachusetts, has a number of nicknames, including "The Athens Of America" and "The Cradle Of Liberty". The city's love affair with baked beans led to the Beantown moniker.

6. Which city is sometimes referred to as the "Family-Friendly Las Vegas"?

Answer: Branson

Located in Taney County in southern Missouri, Branson is a major tourist destination, with numerous live music venues, and attractions such as the Titanic Museum and Silver Dollar City.

7. Which state capital lies on the banks of the Missouri River?

Answer: Bismarck

The capital of North Dakota, Bismarck was originally called Edwinton, but was renamed after the German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in the hope of attracting German settlers to the town.

8. Which city is sometimes known as the "Magic City" and "Pittsburgh of the South"?

Answer: Birmingham

The county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, Birmingham saw rapid industrial growth in the 20th century which led to the nicknames. In the 21st century, the city has become one of the largest banking centers in America.

9. Which city in New England is home to the Barnum Museum?

Answer: Bridgeport

Bridgeport is situated in Fairfield County, Connecticut. P.T. Barnum housed his circus in the city during the winter off-season, with the Barnum Museum opening in 1936.

10. Situated on the Mexican border, what is the southernmost city in Texas?

Answer: Brownsville

Brownsville, the county seat of Cameron County, lies across the Rio Grande from the Mexican city of Matamoros. During the American Civil War, it was used as a smuggling point for Confederate goods into Mexico.

Source: Author Dizart

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