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Historical Rhode Island Trivia Quiz

Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge of Rhode Island's history. Enjoy.

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

Author
rmatera

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
33,836

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1038

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the state motto of Rhode Island? Hint

Freedom

Hope

Truth

Service

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Rhode Island's unofficial state flower? Hint

Lily

Tulip

Violet

Rose

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the 'temporary' hut invented in RI for the Navy? Hint

Quohog Hut

Providence Hut

Narragansett Hut

Quonset Hut

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the highest point in the State of Rhode Island at 812 feet? Hint

Pocasset Hill

Jerimoth Hill

Smith Hill

Diamond Hill

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the oldest synagogue in North America, founded in Newport, RI? Hint

Touro Synagogue

Aquidneck Synagogue

Temple Beth-el

Newport Synagogue

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Rhode Islander was George Washington's second-in-command during the Revolutionary War? Hint

Nathaniel Greene

Nathan Hale

Stephen Hopkins

Tristan Burgess

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Question 7 of 10

7. What RI village, settled in 1642, which is the site of the Gaspee Days, is one of the oldest villages in New England? Hint

Pawkatuck

Pawtucket

Pawtuxet

Pocasset

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rhode Island was the first of the 13 colonies to declare its independence from England in 1776. When is RI Independence Day? Hint

Jan 4

May 4

Apr 4

June 4

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Question 9 of 10

9. RI is the home of the first discount department store in the USA. What is the name of this store? Hint

Walmart

Ann and Hope

Zayre

Apex

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Question 10 of 10

10. The oldest Roman Catholic parish in RI is St. Mary's Church in Newport, where John and Jackie Kennedy were married. When was it founded? Hint

1800

1828

1860

1799

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the state motto of Rhode Island?

Answer: Hope

2. What is Rhode Island's unofficial state flower?

Answer: Violet

3. What is the name of the 'temporary' hut invented in RI for the Navy?

Answer: Quonset Hut

The Quonset Hut was developed at Quonset Point, a US Navy base, during World War II as a temporary building made from sheet metal.

4. What is the highest point in the State of Rhode Island at 812 feet?

Answer: Jerimoth Hill

5. What is the name of the oldest synagogue in North America, founded in Newport, RI?

Answer: Touro Synagogue

Touro Synagogue was founded in 1763 by Portuguese Jews, and is the oldest synagogue in North America. One of its many distinguished visitors was George Washington.

6. Which Rhode Islander was George Washington's second-in-command during the Revolutionary War?

Answer: Nathaniel Greene

General Nathaniel Greene was considered to be the most competent of the Revolutionary War commanders.

7. What RI village, settled in 1642, which is the site of the Gaspee Days, is one of the oldest villages in New England?

Answer: Pawtuxet

Pawtuxet is located between Cranston and Warwick and is the site of the annual Gaspee Days celebration which commemorate the burning of the British ship, The Gaspee.

8. Rhode Island was the first of the 13 colonies to declare its independence from England in 1776. When is RI Independence Day?

Answer: May 4

9. RI is the home of the first discount department store in the USA. What is the name of this store?

Answer: Ann and Hope

Ann and Hope was the model that Sam Walton used for his Walmart stores. Unfortunately, Ann and Hope announced it was closing all its stores in 2001 and opening one discount outlet, ending this pioneer of discount. Woolworth's was a five and dime -- not a department store.

10. The oldest Roman Catholic parish in RI is St. Mary's Church in Newport, where John and Jackie Kennedy were married. When was it founded?

Answer: 1828

Source: Author rmatera

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