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West Virginia--The Mountain State Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
98,639
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
3053
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (4/15), Guest 75 (14/15), Cougar2024 (2/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What is the capital of West Virginia?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 15
2. What is West Virginia's state bird? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What is West Virginia's state flower? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What is West Virginia's state tree? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What is West Virginia's state animal? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Does West Virginia have state colors?


Question 7 of 15
7. The "Virginia" in West Verginia's name is after Queen Elizabeth I.


Question 8 of 15
8. What is one of West Virginia's state songs? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Where is West Virginia's highest point? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What year did West Virginia become a state? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What is West Virginia's rank in size? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. How many counties are in West Virginia? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What is West Virginia's state insect? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is the West Virginia butterfly? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. West Virginia's state fruit is the red delicious apple?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the capital of West Virginia?

Answer: Charleston

Fort Lee was built along the Kanawha River in 1788. By 1794, Charles Town, later called Charleston, had grown up around the fort.
2. What is West Virginia's state bird?

Answer: Cardinal

The cardinal's bright coloring and readiness to come to feeders have made it a favorite among birdwatchers.
3. What is West Virginia's state flower?

Answer: Rhododendron

Some species of rhododendron (actually part of a shrub) are evergreen, and conserve moisture and warmth in winter by rolling their leaves lengthwise as temperatures drop.
4. What is West Virginia's state tree?

Answer: Sugar Maple

Maple trees have lobed leaves growing in pairs, and are easily distinguished from other trees. They also have distinctive fruits calls samaras, which are winged, paired seeds that spin like helicopters.
5. What is West Virginia's state animal?

Answer: Black Bear

The black bear was officially adopted by the Legislature in 1973.
6. Does West Virginia have state colors?

Answer: Yes

They are gold and blue, adopted by the Legislature in 1963.
7. The "Virginia" in West Verginia's name is after Queen Elizabeth I.

Answer: True

It was named after England's "Virgin Queen".
8. What is one of West Virginia's state songs?

Answer: "The West Virginia Hills"

Words by Ellen King, music by H.E. Engle.
9. Where is West Virginia's highest point?

Answer: Spruce Knob

Spruce Knob is in Pendleton County and is 4,863 feet.
10. What year did West Virginia become a state?

Answer: 1863

It was admitted on June 20, 1863, becoming the 35th state.
11. What is West Virginia's rank in size?

Answer: 41

Its total area is 24,231 square miles, making it 41st in size among the states.
12. How many counties are in West Virginia?

Answer: 55

There are also two U.S. senators and three U.S. representatives in Congress. The State Legislature has 34 senators and 100 representatives.
13. What is West Virginia's state insect?

Answer: Honeybee

The honeybee didn't become the official state insect until 2002!
14. What is the West Virginia butterfly?

Answer: Monarch

The monarch became the official state butterfly in 1995.
15. West Virginia's state fruit is the red delicious apple?

Answer: False

It is actually the golden delicious apple, which became official in 1995.
Source: Author Morrigan716

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