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Speaking of Baton Rouge... Trivia Quiz

Learn some interesting facts about the capital city of Louisiana.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bellelady. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bellelady

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,275

Updated
Jun 27 23

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What natural phenomenon threatens Baton Rouge because of its closeness to the coastline? Hint

Snowstorms

Dust storms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Approximately how many miles inland is Baton Rouge from the closest point on the Gulf of Mexico? Hint

190 miles

30 miles

10 miles

60 miles

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the meaning of "Baton Rouge"? Hint

Red lipstick

Red River

Stick on the river

Red stick

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Baton Rouge newspaper was founded in 1842? Hint

The Advocate

Red State News

Baton Rouge News

Louisiana Capital News

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a well-known collegiate football team from Baton Rouge? Hint

LSU Tigers

Louisiana Tigers

Louisiana Panthers

Baton Rouge Gators

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Question 6 of 10

6. What body of water is Baton Rouge situated on? Hint

Bayou Teche

Mississippi River

Red River of the South

Alligator Bayou

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Question 7 of 10

7. A Baton Rouge bridge includes the name of a former governor of Louisiana. Which one? Hint

David Treen

Henry Schuyler Thibodeaux

Huey P. Long

Edwin Edwards

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the zoo located in Baton Rouge? Hint

Baton Rouge Zoo

Swamp Zoo

Audubon Zoo

Louisiana State Zoo

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Question 9 of 10

9. What kind of climate do Baton Rouge residents have to endure? Hint

Arid

West Coast

Subtropical

Subarctic

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Question 10 of 10

10. A pair of bridges connects West Baton Rouge Parish to East Baton Rouge Parish.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What natural phenomenon threatens Baton Rouge because of its closeness to the coastline?

Answer: Hurricanes

In 2008, Hurricane Gustav was the worst hurricane to hit Baton Rouge at the time, with winds over 100 mph.

2. Approximately how many miles inland is Baton Rouge from the closest point on the Gulf of Mexico?

Answer: 60 miles

Baton Rouge is in southeast Louisiana, approximately 60 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River is on the eastern side.

3. What is the meaning of "Baton Rouge"?

Answer: Red stick

Sieur d'Iberville, a French explorer who was taking an exploration party on the Mississippi River, saw a reddish cypress pole adorned with bloody animals. He called the pole and its location the "red stick".

4. What Baton Rouge newspaper was founded in 1842?

Answer: The Advocate

"The Advocate" has been published by Capital City Press. Capital City Press was founded by Charles P, Manship, Sr. and James Edmond. The paper was originally called "Democratic Advocate".

5. What is a well-known collegiate football team from Baton Rouge?

Answer: LSU Tigers

LSU Tigers represent Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. They compete in three difference conferences: The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Their mascot is Mike the Tiger.

6. What body of water is Baton Rouge situated on?

Answer: Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is 2320 miles. It is the fourth longest river in the United States and flows through ten states: Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

7. A Baton Rouge bridge includes the name of a former governor of Louisiana. Which one?

Answer: Huey P. Long

All of the answer choices were names of Louisiana governors. Huey P. Long, however, was the one who has a bridge named after him: The Huey P. Long - O.K. Allen Bridge. Governor Long's nickname was the Kingfish. He was the 40th governor of Louisiana, and was assassinated in 1935. The bridge in Baton Rouge was opened five years later, in 1940.

8. What is the name of the zoo located in Baton Rouge?

Answer: Baton Rouge Zoo

The Baton Rouge Zoo was opened in 1970, and is located only 15 miles north of the city's Downtown area. It is home to more than 1800 animals. It is a must-see attraction if you visit the area.

9. What kind of climate do Baton Rouge residents have to endure?

Answer: Subtropical

Baton Rouge has a humid subtropical climate. It has cold spells, but does not experience extremely cold weather. Locals expect a lot of rain, as the city is one of the wettest in the US.

10. A pair of bridges connects West Baton Rouge Parish to East Baton Rouge Parish.

Answer: True

West Baton Rouge Parish is connected to East Baton Rouge Parish by The Huey P. Long Bridge and the Horace Wilkinson Bridge.

Huey P Long bridge is named after a former governor. Locals call it the "old bridge". Horace Wilkinson Bridge is considered the "new bridge".

Source: Author Bellelady

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