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 Irish The English The Dutch The Spanish

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

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

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? March 18, 1765 December 2, 1800 February 26, 1802 January 9, 1788

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

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