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History of Kentucky Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the History of Kentucky and some interesting things about the state. I hope you enjoy it, because it is an excellent quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by ICEMANVII. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ICEMANVII

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
881

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 216 (8/10), Guest 199 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was the Commonwealth of Kentucky founded? Hint

1792

1791

1793

1795

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was elected the 61st Governor of Kentucky, in 2007 in the General Election? Hint

Steve Beshear

Dan Mongiardo

Ernie Fletcher

Paul Patton

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky? Hint

Louisville

Frankfort

Lexington

Owensboro

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the longest serving congressman from Kentucky, who died in 1994? Hint

Hal Rogers

William H. Natcher

Mitch McConnell

Jim Bunning

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the largest cave system in the world, found in Kentucky? Hint

Marengo Caves

Abraham Lincoln Caves

Bowling Green Caves

Mammoth Cave

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the state capital of Kentucky? Hint

Louisville

Frankfort

Lexington

Harrodsburg

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first female Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky? Hint

Martha Layne Collins

Jane Beshear

Bula Nunn

Glenna Fletcher

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does Kentucky mean in the translations of the Algonquians Indian Tribe? Hint

"Head of a River"

"River Bottom"

"River of Blood"

"Land of Tomorrow"

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year did the Kentucky Derby first start? Hint

1876

1874

1877

1875

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the explorer of Kentucky who entered it through the Cumberland Gap? Hint

George Rogers Clark

Davy Crockett

Daniel Boone

Richard Henderson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was the Commonwealth of Kentucky founded?

Answer: 1792

The Commonwealth of Kentucky was founded in 1792, having orginally been a part of Virgina. It is the 26th largest state in the United States.

2. Who was elected the 61st Governor of Kentucky, in 2007 in the General Election?

Answer: Steve Beshear

Steve Beshear(D) was elected in 2007 as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He defeated the incumbent Governor Ernie Fletcher(R) by 59% (Beshear) to 41% (Fletcher).

3. What is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky?

Answer: Louisville

Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was founded by George Rogers Clark in 1778 and named after King Louis XVI of France. The city had a merger with Jefferson County in 2003. Now it is the Louisville-Jefferson Metro with 709,264.

4. Who was the longest serving congressman from Kentucky, who died in 1994?

Answer: William H. Natcher

William H. Natcher was the longtime serving congressman of Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District. He served from 1954-1994 and had a record of 18,000 votes in the US House of Representatives. He has the William Natcher Parkway (Green River Parkway) and William H. Natcher Bridge named after him.

5. What is the largest cave system in the world, found in Kentucky?

Answer: Mammoth Cave

Mammoth Cave is the largest cave system in the world with 52,835 acres of cave system. It is located in Edmonson County Kentucky and the Green River flows through it.

6. What is the state capital of Kentucky?

Answer: Frankfort

Frankfort is the capital of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is located on the Kentucky River and off Exit 59 on Interstate 64. It is the 9th largest city in Kentucky and the State Capitol and Governor's Mansion are located there.

7. Who was the first female Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky?

Answer: Martha Layne Collins

Martha Layne Collins was the first female Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. She served from 1983-1987 with her Lt. Governor being Steve Beshear. The Bluegrass Parkway was renamed for her as Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway.

8. What does Kentucky mean in the translations of the Algonquians Indian Tribe?

Answer: "Head of a River"

The Algonquains Indian Tribe believe Kentucky means "Head of a River". It means a variety of different tranlations in other languages of Native Americans. Such as "River Bottom" by the Shawnee and "Land of Tomorrow" by the Wyandot.

9. What year did the Kentucky Derby first start?

Answer: 1875

The Kentucky Derby first started in 1875, the "Run for the Roses". This race is called the "Most exciting two minutes in sports". It is hosted yearly at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

10. Who was the explorer of Kentucky who entered it through the Cumberland Gap?

Answer: Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone was the explorer of Kentucky who carved out the Cumberland Gap. In 1775 he carved it out and created the Wilderness Road and created Ft. Herrod

Source: Author ICEMANVII

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