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1 trivia quiz  William Penn coolicon
William Penn founded Pennsylvania and brought to the Colonies a new spirit of Tolerance.
Tough 10Q
330 plays
Aug 05 07
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2 trivia quiz  Basic Pennsylvania History coolicon
This is a simple quiz on Pennsylvania history that everyone should know.
Easy 10Q
1290 plays
May 11 07
vivalateresa
3 trivia quiz  Philadelphia History icon
Philadelphia has a rich and storied history, and there are many historical curiosities to be found there. See how much you know about the City of Brotherly Love!
Tough 20Q
1122 plays
Sep 29 03
uroborus
4 trivia quiz  The Historic Keystone State icon
A few historical questions about my home state, Pennsylvania. Let's see what you know about the Keystone State!
Tough 20Q
939 plays
Dec 24 00
markr_1
5 trivia quiz  Pennsylvania, The Keystone State icon
More interesting facts and trivia on the Keystone State.
Tough 10Q
684 plays
Oct 04 05
markr_1
6 trivia quiz  It Happened in Pittsburgh icon
Here are some fun facts about Pittsburgh that most people don't know ... even some of the locals!
Tough 10Q
663 plays
Jan 10 06
girlapollo
7 trivia quiz  Philadelphia Quiz 101 icon
Hi! My name is Stephanie. I created this quiz about Philadelphia because I am from there. I just wanted to know how much you know about my hometown. Have fun!
Average 10Q
855 plays
Apr 08 02
stephanie_03
8 trivia quiz  Vintondale icon
This is about my home town of Vintondale, Pennsylvania.
Very Difficult 10Q
156 plays
Apr 30 07
detgolf
9 trivia quiz  Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania icon
This is a quiz about a small town in PA. It was once a very important place.
Difficult 10Q
237 plays
Sep 13 06
detgolf
10 trivia quiz  State History! Pennsylvania
This is all about Pennsylvania, America.
Tough 10Q
1188 plays
Sep 27 01
password1989

Some sample questions from this category:

* Who was the only Pennsylvanian to be elected President?
* Jim Thorpe, voted the greatest athlete of the first half of the 20th century, attended what college?
* At the Battle of Gettysburg, this Union officer noticed that Little Round Top was not defended and took it upon himself to deploy troops there, just in the nick of time. Who was it?
* In the US the oil industry got its start in this western Pennsylvania community. Which?
* In the Battle of Lake Erie, this ship served as Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship by the close of the battle. Which of these was it?
* 1905 saw the first factory of one of these companies open, and the incorporation of a second. Which are the two companies?
* Adolf Hitler modeled the German Autobahn after this highway. Which?
* The first all motion picture theater opened in this city in 1905. Which?
* Penn State football coach Joe Paterno attended this Ivy League university. Which?
* Confederate troops under the command of General John McCausland burned this town on July 20, 1864. Which was it?
* This muckraker from Erie wrote for 'McClure's Magazine' and gained fame for her expose, 'History of the Standard Oil Company'. Who was it?
* In 1901, Andrew Carnegie sold his Carnegie Steel Company to J.P. Morgan. Which giant corporation did he own?
* This Pennsylvanian helped to negotiate the alliance between the Continental Congress and France. Who was it?
* What is the oldest college, west of the Allegheny Mountains, in continuous operation?
* Until the middle of the 1970 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates called what stadium home?
* This Pennsylvania Governor headed the national commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse. Who was it?
* At the commemoration fo the Gettysburg National Cemetary, this speaker preceded Abraham Lincoln. Who was it?
* This US President's brother once served as President of Penn State University. Whose brother was it?
* Punxsutawney Phil, the 4-legged weather prognosticator, makes his annual appearance at what spot?
* Actor Jimmy Stewart hails from this town. Which?

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