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Quiz about Texas Our Texas
Quiz about Texas Our Texas

Texas, Our Texas Trivia Quiz


The state of Texas is probably one of the most diverse regions in the United States. Its landscape varies from the pine woods of East Texas, to rolling plains in the central area, to deserts in the western part of the state.

A multiple-choice quiz by longhorngirl. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
longhorngirl
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
290,433
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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1561
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following states does NOT border Texas? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Texas State Capitol building is nearly fifteen feet taller than the National Capitol building.


Question 3 of 10
3. On what date is Texas' Independence Day? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the official sport of Texas? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. From what Caddoan word does Texas derive its name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the state song of Texas? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where is Texas' annual Bluebonnet Festival held? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which county of Texas has the smallest area? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where is Texas' annual Rattlesnake Roundup held? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the state flying mammal of Texas? Hint



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1. Which of the following states does NOT border Texas?

Answer: Colorado

While Colorado is very close to Texas, it does not share a border with the Lone Star State. Arkansas shares a small border on the northeastern part of the state (not including the Panhandle).
2. The Texas State Capitol building is nearly fifteen feet taller than the National Capitol building.

Answer: True

At over 310 feet in height, the Texas Capitol building is nearly fifteen feet taller than the National Capitol building in Washington, D.C. It was built from 1882-1888 under the supervision of Lindsay Walker, a civil engineer from what is now West Virginia.
3. On what date is Texas' Independence Day?

Answer: March 2

Every March 2, Texans celebrate their independence from Mexico. It is considered an official holiday in the state of Texas. It celebrates the day that the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed.
4. What is the official sport of Texas?

Answer: Rodeo

While Texans love football, rodeo is the official state sport. In 1997, rodeo was declared the state's official sport by the Texas Legislature.
5. From what Caddoan word does Texas derive its name?

Answer: Friends or allies

The state of Texas derives its name from the Caddoan word for friends or allies. The Hasinai tribe of Caddoans lived between the Trinity and Sabine rivers in East Texas. They were called "tejas" by the Spaniards because of their hospitality.
6. What is the state song of Texas?

Answer: Texas, Our Texas

"Texas, Our Texas" was written in 1924 by William J. Marsh, a naturalized Texan. It was adopted as the official state song of Texas on May 28, 1929.
7. Where is Texas' annual Bluebonnet Festival held?

Answer: Chappell Hill

Each year, hundreds of people flock to the small town of Chappell Hill to celebrate the Bluebonnet Festival. The festival, which brings a large amount of income to the tiny town, celebrates the state flower of Texas, the bluebonnet.
8. Which county of Texas has the smallest area?

Answer: Rockwall County

Rockwall County, with an area of just 149 square miles, is the smallest county in Texas. It partially contains several large cities of Dallas County, including Dallas, Heath, Rowlett, and Wylie.
9. Where is Texas' annual Rattlesnake Roundup held?

Answer: Sweetwater

The Rattlesnake Roundup, held in Sweetwater, Texas, captures around 1 percent of the state's rattlesnake population. Rattlesnakes are captured, wrangled, and sometimes skinned and cooked.
10. What is the state flying mammal of Texas?

Answer: Mexican Free-tailed Bat

Citizens of Austin can enjoy the sight of the Mexican free-tailed bat in the summer below the Congress Avenue Bridge. One of the largest colonies in the world, however, is in Bracken Cave, north of San Antonio. Over twenty million bats inhabit the cavern, making it the largest congregation of mammals in the world.
Source: Author longhorngirl

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