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Quiz about Some Nicknames of US States
Quiz about Some Nicknames of US States

Some Nicknames of US States Trivia Quiz


Do you know the US states in this quiz by their nickname?

A multiple-choice quiz by Shiningstar7. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Shiningstar7
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
328,315
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1215
Last 3 plays: toddruby96 (10/10), Guest 96 (10/10), Guest 66 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which state is called "The Buckeye State"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which state is called "The Bluegrass State"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which state is called "The Garden State"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which state is called "The Volunteer State"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which state is called "The Show-Me State"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which state is called "The Sunshine State"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which state is called "The Golden State"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which state is called "The Sooner State"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which state is called "The Empire State"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which state is called "The Lone Star State"? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which state is called "The Buckeye State"?

Answer: Ohio

Ohio is nicknamed "The Buckeye State" because the buckeye is the state tree.
2. Which state is called "The Bluegrass State"?

Answer: Kentucky

Kentucky is nicknamed "The Bluegrass State" because it has fertile grass called bluegrass where horses graze and where they have many horse farms.
3. Which state is called "The Garden State"?

Answer: New Jersey

A man named Abraham Browning gave New Jersey the nickname "The Garden State" at the 1876 Centennial, saying it was immense with good things to eat.
4. Which state is called "The Volunteer State"?

Answer: Tennessee

Tennessee was given the nickname "The Volunteer State" during the War of 1812 because of all the volunteer soldiers that came from there.
5. Which state is called "The Show-Me State"?

Answer: Missouri

Missouri is nicknamed "The Show-Me State" because of a Congressman named Willard Vandiver in 1899 declaring that he was not satisfied by saying, "I am from Missouri and you have got to show me."
6. Which state is called "The Sunshine State"?

Answer: Florida

Florida is nicknamed "The Sunshine State" because of the yearly warmth and sunshine there. Oranges and grapefruit are grown in Florida because of its warm climate.
7. Which state is called "The Golden State"?

Answer: California

California is nicknamed "The Golden State" because that is where gold was found during the 19th century during the time called the California Gold Rush.
8. Which state is called "The Sooner State"?

Answer: Oklahoma

Oklahoma is nicknamed "The Sooner State" because of the settlers who took up residence there before it had officially become a state in 1907.
9. Which state is called "The Empire State"?

Answer: New York

New York is nicknamed "The Empire State" because of its wealth and resources.
10. Which state is called "The Lone Star State"?

Answer: Texas

Texas is nicknamed "The Lone Star State" to signify its struggle and independence from Mexico. The lone star is also found on the state flag.
Source: Author Shiningstar7

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