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So You Think You Know Washington

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : U.S.A. Specific : So You Think You Know Washington

Introduction:
"Contrary to common belief, the state of Washington is not defined by Seattle. Some people don't like coffee! There are parts of the state with almost NO RAINFALL! Check out your knowledge of the Evergreen State."


1. Sculptures carved from trees were fashioned by a number of indigenous cultures in what is now northern Washington and British Columbia. The carvings depicted historic events and people, told stories and displayed religious themes. What is name of these earliest examples of Washington art?
    Cachina dolls
    Totem poles
    Longhouses
    Peyote pipes


2. In 1812, John Jacob Astor established the trading post Fort Spokane on the Columbia River in eastern Washington to deal in a certain commodity. This trade helped establish many of Washington's towns. What was the item Astor dealt with that was perhaps Washington's first commerical product?
    Fur
    Timber
    Apples
    Salmon


3. This town was once known only for being the site of Washington's maximum security prison and producing sweet onions. Since the 1970s, though, it has been gaining world-wide acclaim for its burgeoning wine industry. Which town (and wine appelation) is this?
    Woodinville
    Willamette
    Yakima
    Walla Walla


4. In 2008 Washington had a unique element in its political landscape that was a first in American politics. What was it?
    The governor and both US senators were women
    The governor and both US senators were nicknamed "Chris"
    The US senators were sorority sisters at the University of Washington
    Both US senators made their fortunes as "Microsoft Millionaires"


5. Atop Seattle's iconic landmark, the Space Needle, there is a site which has a distinction as what?
    It was a docking site for dirigibles
    Bill Gates' revolving apartment
    The world's tallest radio transmitter
    The world's first revolving restaurant


6. Washington is one of the world's largest growers of a popular agricultural product. Wenatchee, Washington is in the geographic center of this product's production area and claims itself to be the what Capital of the World?
    Grape
    Apple
    Hops
    Potato


7. Where is Washington State University located?
    Bremerton
    Tacoma
    Seattle
    Pullman


8. Everyone knows Starbucks Coffee Company was founded in Seattle. Where in the city was the first Starbucks store located?
    The Space Needle
    The Pike Place Market
    In the flagship Nordstrom store
    The Kingdome


9. Which of the following military-themed movies was set and filmed in Washington?
    Top Gun
    A Few Good Men
    M*A*S*H
    An Officer and a Gentleman


10. A mountain range bisects Washington into a western region which has a wet climate and mild temperatures and an eastern region which has four distinct seasons and areas of true desert. What is the name of this mountain range?
    The Cascades
    The Rockies
    The Grand Tetons
    The Sierras


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