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Tennessee State History Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz on the basic history of the State of Tennessee.

A multiple-choice quiz by mrbondskin. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mrbondskin

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,071

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
2506

Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (5/5), schildress32 (4/5), Guest 170 (2/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. What is the name of the first explorer in 1540 to visit the area later known as Tennessee? Hint

Ponce De Leon

Jacques Marquette

Hernando de Soto

Sieur de la Salle

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which country controlled the Tennessee land after the conclusion of the French and Indian wars in 1763? Hint

Great Britain

France

United States

Spain

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Question 3 of 5

3. The term 'Tennessee' is derived from what Cherokee word? Hint

Natchez

Tennisseh

Alma

Tanasi

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Question 4 of 5

4. The Tennessee State flag is colored red (crimson), white, and blue, with three stars encircled in the center of the flag. What do the three stars symbolize? Hint

The three different land forms of the state

The number of U.S. Presidents from the state

The order (3rd) that Tennessee was admitted to the United States

The state motto of Agriculture, Commerce, and Industry

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Tennessee's official state songs? Hint

Rocky Top

Our Tennessee

The Tennessee Waltz

When It's Iris Time in Tennessee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the first explorer in 1540 to visit the area later known as Tennessee?

Answer: Hernando de Soto

De Soto was the Spanish explorer who is credited with investigating the area first, however Marquette and De La Salle were among the first French explorers to rummage through the Tennessee wilderness and plateaus.

2. Which country controlled the Tennessee land after the conclusion of the French and Indian wars in 1763?

Answer: Great Britain

If you said the United States, well, it wasn't yet officially formed in 1763.

3. The term 'Tennessee' is derived from what Cherokee word?

Answer: Tanasi

The name comes from Cherokee Indian villages termed 'Tanasi' that existed in the area long before any Anglo-Saxon pioneers came along.

4. The Tennessee State flag is colored red (crimson), white, and blue, with three stars encircled in the center of the flag. What do the three stars symbolize?

Answer: The three different land forms of the state

The three land forms are composed of mountains in the east, highlands in the middle, and lowlands in the west.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Tennessee's official state songs?

Answer: Our Tennessee

There are 6 songs in all. The three not mentioned above are: 'My Tennessee', 'Tennessee, My Homeland', and simply 'Tennessee'.

Source: Author mrbondskin

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