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Do You Know The Nutmeg State? Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge on the state of Connecticut.

A multiple-choice quiz by samarayum. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
samarayum
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
114,402
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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2178
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which governor was re-elected in 2002? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the state flower? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who were the first people to explore Connecticut? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the official state song? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What language is the word Connecticut from? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the official nickname of Connecticut? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What date did Connecticut officially become a state? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the capital of Connecticut? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Qui Transtulit Sustinet" is the official state motto?


Question 10 of 10
10. Why is Connecticut the "Constitution State?" Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which governor was re-elected in 2002?

Answer: John G. Rowland

2. What is the state flower?

Answer: Mountain Laurel

The mountain laurel became the official state flower by an Act of Legislature in 1907.
3. Who were the first people to explore Connecticut?

Answer: The Dutch

Connecticut was first explored by the Dutch, who founded trading posts, the first permanent settlements were made by English Puritans from Massachusetts, starting in 1633.
4. What is the official state song?

Answer: "Yankee Doodle"

"Yankee Doodle" was made the official state song in an Act of Legislature in 1978.
5. What language is the word Connecticut from?

Answer: Mohegan

Quinnehtukqut is Mohegan for "Long River Place"
6. What is the official nickname of Connecticut?

Answer: "The Constitution State"

"Land of Steady Habits," "Provisions State," and "The Nutmeg State" are all unofficial nicknames of Connecticut.
7. What date did Connecticut officially become a state?

Answer: January 9, 1788

On January 9, 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state of the US.
8. What is the capital of Connecticut?

Answer: Hartford

Hartford is the sole capital city since 1875. Prior to 1875 New Haven and Hartford were both the capitals.
9. "Qui Transtulit Sustinet" is the official state motto?

Answer: True

Translated it means, "He Who Transplanted Still Sustains."
10. Why is Connecticut the "Constitution State?"

Answer: Had the first written constitution

The Fundamental Orders of 1638/1639 are considered the first written constitution in history.
Source: Author samarayum

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