Do You Know The Nutmeg State?

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1. Which governor was re-elected in 2002? Ella Grasso Nathan J. Wallace William P. Constance John G. Rowland

2. What is the state flower? Mountain Laurel Hydrangea Cherry blossom Rose of Sharon

3. Who were the first people to explore Connecticut? The English The Irish The Spanish The Dutch

4. What is the official state song? "Yankee Doodle" "Fur Elise" "Oh, Connecticut" "CT for Me"

5. What language is the word Connecticut from? Cherokee Pequot Mohegan Sioux

6. What is the official nickname of Connecticut? "The Constitution State" "Land of Steady Habits" "The Nutmeg State" "Provisions State"

7. What date did Connecticut officially become a state? December 2, 1800 March 18, 1765 January 9, 1788 February 26, 1802

8. What is the capital of Connecticut? Hartford Bridgeport New Haven Manchester

9. "Qui Transtulit Sustinet" is the official state motto? True False

10. Why is Connecticut the "Constitution State?" Had the first written constitution Stored the original constitution Manufactured constitution paper Forefathers wanted to name it this