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1 trivia quiz  Richmond: A Walk Through History coolicon
Richmond is full of history so let's see what there is to see. Most people should do well on this quiz, specific knowledge of Richmond is not necessary. Just answer these easy questions about places in or near the city. Enjoy your visit.
Easy 10Q
1758 plays
Sep 29 04
Polaris101 editor
2 trivia quiz  Virginia's Route 3 - Historyland Highway icon
One of the longest state routes in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Route 3 extends 155 miles from Culpeper in the Shenandoah foothills south eastwardly to Gloucester in the Middle Peninsula. Find out why it has earned the nickname 'Historyland Highway.'
Tough 10Q
342 plays
Jan 18 06
McGruff editor

Some sample questions from this category:

* Richmond has been the capital of Virginia since 1780 when it was moved from Williamsburg. Before Williamsburg, the capital was located in the first permanent English settlement in the New World. What was its name?
* Monument Avenue in Richmond is known for its architecturally diverse houses and churches, as well as a series of statues and monuments of military heroes including Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. What war are these men associated with?
* Located in Richmond is a museum dedicated to showcasing the works of a famous American author and poet who lived in the city for part of his life. This author's most famous work contains the line, "Quoth the Raven, 'Nevermore'." Which author is this?
* Whom did the settlers send back to England to get more supplies?
* What were the words that were carved onto tree(s) when the person that was selected to go to England came back to Roanoke, on the second expedition?
* How many attempts were made by the English to settle Roanoke?
* Who led the voyage to Roanoke?
* Who ruled England at the time of the second voyage to Roanoke?
* What happened to the Roanoke settlers?

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