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The State of Kentucky Trivia Quiz

Let's test your knowledge of Kentucky.

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

Author
uktwa

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,496

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1609

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (1/10), Guest 216 (5/10), Guest 47 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Kentucky was the ____ state to join the Union? Hint

15th

16th

14th

21st

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first Miss America from the state of Kentucky? Hint

Phyllis George

Heather Renee French

Marilyn Montrose

Anita Mann

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1998 the University of Kentucky won the National Championships in basketball for the ______ time? Hint

8th

5th

7th

3rd

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Question 4 of 10

4. This sports team at the University of Kentucky won their 15th national championship in 2006, and 8 of those were consecutive. Which team is it? Hint

Women's volleyball

Cheerleading squad

Men's tennis

Women's cross country

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first female governor of Kentucky? Hint

Phillis George Brown

Stacy Austin

Margaret Brown

Martha Layne Collins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which city in Kentucky was hit by an F-3 tornado on January 3, 2000 and was the first natural disaster of the new century in the state? Hint

Lexington

Owensboro

Louisville

Madisonville

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of Kentucky's greatest treasures is the "Coal Miner's Daughter" herself, Miss Loretta Lynn. Where in Kentucky is Loretta's hometown? Hint

Bear Paw City

Possum Run

Butcher Hollow

Turkey Trot

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these was served for the first time in 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky? Hint

'Soft serve' ice-cream

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Cheeseburgers

Makers Mark Whiskey

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kentucky was the only state that (until 1992) could have two of these serving at the same time. Hint

Govenors

Miss Americas

Supreme Troopers

Kentucky Derby winners

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cumberland Falls has one of these regularly. What is it? Hint

Whirlpool

Waterspout

Moonbow

Icebridge

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kentucky was the ____ state to join the Union?

Answer: 15th

Vermont was the 14th and Kentucky was the 15th. Kentucky was admitted to the union in 1792.

2. Who was the first Miss America from the state of Kentucky?

Answer: Heather Renee French

Phyllis George was Miss America but she represented the state of Texas. Heather Renee French won the Miss America Crown in 2000 and was the first Miss America of the new century.

3. In 1998 the University of Kentucky won the National Championships in basketball for the ______ time?

Answer: 7th

The wildcats have won 7 national championships 2nd only to UCLA. They won in 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996 and 1998.

4. This sports team at the University of Kentucky won their 15th national championship in 2006, and 8 of those were consecutive. Which team is it?

Answer: Cheerleading squad

The Wildcat Cheerleaders have won an unmatched 15 UCA National titles in: 1985, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999,2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006

5. Who was the first female governor of Kentucky?

Answer: Martha Layne Collins

Martha Layne Collins was the first female governor of Kentucky (1983-1987) and was considered for the vice presidential nomination at one point.

6. Which city in Kentucky was hit by an F-3 tornado on January 3, 2000 and was the first natural disaster of the new century in the state?

Answer: Owensboro

At 4:10 pm on January 3, 2000 a F-3 tornado hit Owensboro.

7. One of Kentucky's greatest treasures is the "Coal Miner's Daughter" herself, Miss Loretta Lynn. Where in Kentucky is Loretta's hometown?

Answer: Butcher Hollow

Butcher Hollow was also the setting for the movie "Coal Miner's Daughter". It was also the home of Country singer Crystal Gayle who, by the way, is Lorettas sister.

8. Which of these was served for the first time in 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky?

Answer: Cheeseburgers

The first cheeseburger was served at Kaelins Restaurant in Louisville in 1934.

9. Kentucky was the only state that (until 1992) could have two of these serving at the same time.

Answer: Govenors

Until a constitutional amendment in 1992, the Lieutenant Governor served as acting governor whenever the governor was out of the Commonwealth. Thelma Stovall is famous for having used her powers heavily in such circumstances.

10. Cumberland Falls has one of these regularly. What is it?

Answer: Moonbow

A moonbow is like a rainbow but shows up at night.

Source: Author uktwa

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