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I was born and raised in the state of North Carolina. This quiz is about the state directly to the left of my state, lovely Tennessee. Every question in this quiz will deal with the state of Tennessee.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tony_TV_King. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Tony_TV_King

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,144

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
376

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Question 1 of 10

1. True or false? Tennessee was one of the thirteen original U.S. colonies.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tennessee borders eight different states. Which of these is NOT a state bordered by Tennessee? Hint

Missouri

Georgia

South Carolina

Mississippi

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Question 3 of 10

3. The capital of Tennessee is Nashville. What is the nickname given to the city of Nashville, which relates to the industry popular in that area? Hint

Music City

Sports City

Steelville

Title Town

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Revolutionary war hero was chosen as the first governor of the state of Tennessee? Hint

Francis Nash

John Sevier

Andrew Jackson

Sam Houston

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the racetrack located in Tennessee? It has hosted several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races since being built in 1960. Hint

Nashville Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway

Martinsville Speedway

Memphis Motorsports Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the highest point in Tennessee, located at 6,643 feet above sea level? Hint

Mount Mitchell

Mount McKinley

Grandfather Mountain

Clingman's Dome

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one of these famous people was NOT born in the state of Tennessee? Hint

Dolly Parton

Morgan Freeman

James Taylor

Cybill Shepherd

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or false? The Mississippi River borders the state of Tennessee.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the historic Tennessee landmark located at 116 5th Avenue North that was once home to the Grand Ole Opry? Hint

Opry Hall

MGM Studio

Graceland

Ryman Auditorium

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is one of the most important crops of Tennessee, which has also been named its official state fruit? Hint

Apple

Tomato

Peach

Lemon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. True or false? Tennessee was one of the thirteen original U.S. colonies.

Answer: False

Tennessee was actually the 16th state admitted to the Union. Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796. The area now known as Tennessee was originally part of North Carolina, and later was part of the Southwest Territory.

2. Tennessee borders eight different states. Which of these is NOT a state bordered by Tennessee?

Answer: South Carolina

Tennessee and Missouri border eight different states, more than any other states in the Union. Tennessee shares a border with North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.

3. The capital of Tennessee is Nashville. What is the nickname given to the city of Nashville, which relates to the industry popular in that area?

Answer: Music City

Nashville is the center of the Country Music industry. Some famous musicians who call Nashville, Tennessee home include The Allman Brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Kitty Wells. The rapper Young Buck is also from Nashville.

4. Which Revolutionary war hero was chosen as the first governor of the state of Tennessee?

Answer: John Sevier

John Sevier was one of the founding fathers of the state. He also led a group of soldiers known as The Overmountain Men to a key Revolutionary War victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Sevier served twice as Tennessee governor: from March 1796 until September 1801, and then again from September 1803 until September 1809. John Sevier died on September 24, 1815, one day after his 70th birthday.

5. What is the name of the racetrack located in Tennessee? It has hosted several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races since being built in 1960.

Answer: Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway is located in Bristol, Tennessee. Jack Smith won the first NASCAR race held at Bristol on July 30, 1961. Bristol Motor Speedway is a .533 mile concrete oval.

6. What is the highest point in Tennessee, located at 6,643 feet above sea level?

Answer: Clingman's Dome

Clingman's Dome is located in Sevier County, Tennessee, and is the highest point in the Appalachian Trail. Clingman's Dome is named for Thomas Lanier Clingman, an American Civil War General.

7. Which one of these famous people was NOT born in the state of Tennessee?

Answer: James Taylor

Actors Cybill Shepherd and Morgan Freeman are both from Memphis. Singer Dolly Parton is from Sevierville, Tennessee. Singer James Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

8. True or false? The Mississippi River borders the state of Tennessee.

Answer: True

The Mississippi River runs along the Tennessee/Mississippi border, and is the lowest point of elevation in the state. According to Wikipedia.org, the Mississippi River borders or runs through Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

9. What is the name of the historic Tennessee landmark located at 116 5th Avenue North that was once home to the Grand Ole Opry?

Answer: Ryman Auditorium

The Ryman Auditorium was built by a riverboat captain named Thomas Ryman. It opened in 1892. From 1943 until 1974, the Ryman Auditorium was home to broadcasts of Grand Ole Opry. The Ryman Auditorium has been used as a filming location for several films including "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "Sweet Dreams".

10. What is one of the most important crops of Tennessee, which has also been named its official state fruit?

Answer: Tomato

The question of whether the tomato is a fruit or a vegetable has long been disputed. Tennessee declared the tomato as its state fruit, while New Jersey declared the tomato its state vegetable. The state beverage of Tennessee is milk.

Source: Author Tony_TV_King

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