North Dakota Trivia

1. Bismarck is the state capital of North Dakota. Which county of North Dakota is the city located in?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about North Dakota

Answer: Burleigh

Burleigh County is one of the most densely populated counties of North Dakota. Burleigh County is named after Walter A. Burleigh, an American pioneer, lawyer and politician. The Missouri River courses south around western Burleigh County. Bismarck has been the capital of North Dakota (or the Dakota Territory) since 1883, and is known for the Annunciation Monastery, a Benedictine monastery designed with modern architecture by Marcel Breuer. It is also known for the North Dakota State Library, which has been open to the public since 1907.

From Quiz Good Ol' North Dakota!

Answer: No one knows for sure

Harrison, after signing the documents, shuffled the papers so no one would know which was signed first. However, ND is referred to as the 39th state and South Dakota the 40th state due to alphabetical order.

From Quiz Grand Forks, ND

Answer: University of North Dakota

UND has the fighting Sioux logo. They have a really good business program and are great at helping you with questions.

From Quiz North Dakota

Answer: UFO Sightings

It is known today as the Ellsworth UFO case! There appeared to be a red light, which 45 people claimed to witness.

From Quiz North Dakota

Answer: three

Montana, South Dakota and Minnesota.

From Quiz Legendary North Dakota

Answer: November 2, 1889

North Dakota joined the union on November 2, 1889. Before this, North Dakota was a part of the Dakota Territory and for this reason South Dakota also joined the union the same day as North Dakota. To dissuade rivalry, President Harrison directed the papers to be shuffled so no one would know which Dakota was signed into the union first. North Dakota, however, is known as the 39th state to enter the Union just because it alphabetically comes before South Dakota.

From Quiz Good Ol' North Dakota!

Answer: Wheat

Wheat is grown in every county in ND! It is the second-largest producer in the United States, only Kansas is a greater producer. North Dakota produces half the nation's hard red spring wheat and 2/3 of the nation's durum wheat.

From Quiz Grand Forks, ND

Answer: August

Catfish Days provide a variety of actives for all ages. It's similar to an end of summer festival, without the rides. Many people participate and it's a great way to spend family time.

From Quiz North Dakota

Answer: South Dakota

"Admission Day" is an Observation on November 2 because of this historical significance. Most states consider their "Admission Day" an Observation, as well as many cities, towns, and counties.

From Quiz North Dakota--The Peace Garden State

Answer: Western meadowlark

The western meadowlark is a yellow-breasted songbird. It was adopted as the state bird on March 10, 1947.

From Quiz North Dakota

Answer: Manitoba and Saskatchewan

From Quiz U.S.A: All about North Dakota

Answer: University of North Dakota

Located in the middle of the campus and standing since 1960, the Chester Fritz Library is the main building for research undertaken at the University of North Dakota. The fourth floor is notable for the Special Collections exhibit it displays, consisting of historic documents regarding the university's history, and significant people who helped it to flourish, such as Chester Fritz. The library was renovated in 2021, and is named after Fritz (1892 - 1983), one of the most generous donors to the university and one of its alumni. The university also features the Chester Fritz Auditorium, which hosts concerts, musicals, etc. In 1950, Fritz gave the university $10,000 and was there for the dedication ceremony of the library named after him, in 1961. Established around 1883, the University of North Dakota is situated in the city of Grand Forks. The medical school in this university, the UND School of Medicine & Health (established in 1905) is the only medical school to exist in North Dakota. The University of North Dakota also features the state's only law school, University of North Dakota School of Law (established in 1899).

From Quiz Legendary North Dakota

Answer: Red River

The Red River forms around Wahpeton, ND, travels north through the Red River Valley into Manitoba and finally empties into Lake Winnipeg. It is often referred to as the Red River of the North to specify itself from the Red River in Texas. The Red River is one of the longest rivers in the United States to run north. Running a total of 318 miles, only the Bighorn River in running in Wyoming and Montana is longer running 336 miles.

From Quiz Good Ol' North Dakota!

Answer: 400-600 billion tons

North Dakota's concentration of coal is one of the largest concentrations of solid fuel in the world. Since the late 1990's, North Dakota has been able to excavate over 30 million tons of coal a year.

From Quiz Grand Forks, ND

Answer: Turtle River State Park

This park is great in summer or winter. There is fishing and camping possibilities. Also in the winter you can go sledding and ice fishing.

From Quiz North Dakota

Answer: Sunflower

North American Indians grew the flower for many years as a food crop. It is still the main reason for growing it in many parts of the world. Only recently have we begun to grow sunflowers for decorative reasons.

From Quiz North Dakota--The Peace Garden State

Answer: Wild prairie rose

The wild prairie flower has five pink petals with a cluster of yellow stamens in the center. It grows on roadsides, in pastures, and in meadows. It became the state flower on March 7, 1907.

From Quiz North Dakota

Answer: Red

The Red River Valley is the most populated area of the state.

From Quiz Legendary North Dakota

Answer: Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt

Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt came to North Dakota in September 1883 hunting bison. He loved the rugged badlands of North Dakota and ended up purchasing land for a ranch near Medora, ND. He came back to stay in 1884 after the death of his mother and his wife. He ran his ranch and worked as a deputy sheriff for several years before returning back to the east. After Roosevelt's death, North Dakota's badlands were explored in the hopes of establishing a park. The modern Theodore Roosevelt National Park includes three separate areas of North Dakota badlands, including Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch.

From Quiz Good Ol' North Dakota!

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt came to start his life over again after he lost his wife in New York. He settled down in an area close to the later-to-come city known as Medora. He also fought in the Spanish-American War and would later become the 26th President.

From Quiz Grand Forks, ND

Answer: Grand Forks Herald

The Grand Forks Herald managed to get the paper out during the flood even when the building was under water.

From Quiz North Dakota

Answer: Pretzels

Every state has old laws still on their books today. It is also illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on in North Dakota.

From Quiz North Dakota--The Peace Garden State

Answer: Northern pike

The northern pike is one of the state's largest fish. The biggest ever caught in North Dakota was in Lake Sakakawea in 1968, and it weighed 37 pounds and 8 ounces. The northern pike became the state fish on July 1, 1969.

From Quiz U.S.A: All about North Dakota

Answer: Slope

At just over 3,500 feet (1,070 m) White Butte is situated between the towns of Bowman and Amidon, North Dakota. The second highest point in the state and Slope County, Black Butte, (standing at around 3,470 feet (1,060 m) is fairly near by, at around 20 miles (30 km) away. In regards to climbing, the terrain is dangerously slippery when the butte has been exposed to rain, snow or ice, due to its chalky composition. White soil is slippery when it rains, whereas brown has a sturdier grip. During the summer, climbers should be wary of rattlesnakes that live on the butte. Located in the south west of North Dakota, Slope County is one of the state's sparsely populated areas. The county seat is Amidon.

From Quiz Legendary North Dakota

Answer: International Peace Garden

The International Peace Garden was established in 1932 and encompasses land within North Dakota and Manitoba. It is comprised of formal gardens which include more than 155,000 flowers, freshwater lakes, waterfalls, and both hiking and driving trails. The International Peace Garden is located within an international boundary between America and Canada so identification is not needed to enter this garden. Yet visitors must go through customs once they leave the garden in order to gain access to either the United States or Canada.

From Quiz Good Ol' North Dakota!

Answer: Minot

The Minot Air Force Base is currently home to the 5th Bomb Wing which flies B-52 Stratofortress bombers and the 91st Space Wing which is equipped with Minuteman ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles). Minot AFB's motto is "Only the Best Come North."

From Quiz Grand Forks, ND

Answer: 1997

We had a blizzard shortly before and then everything melted very quickly and the Red River crested. Many people lost their homes but we did have an 'Angel' who gave generously to help those who lost everything.

From Quiz North Dakota

Answer: "Only the Best Come North"

The Air Force draws personnel from all over the world to this base. The base officially opened in 1957. Almost 8000 people currently call the base home. There is also an Air Force Base at Grand Forks that many people call home as well!

From Quiz North Dakota--The Peace Garden State

Answer: Western wheatgrass

Western wheatgrass is a tough prairie grass that once covered nearly all of the state. It was made the official state grass on March 31, 1977.

From Quiz Legendary North Dakota

Answer: Lake Sakakawea

Lake Sakakawea was named after Sacagawea, who accompanied Louis and Clark on their expedition, which included traveling through North Dakota. Sakakawea is the common spelling of her name within North Dakota because it is the spelling derived from the Hidatsa tribe. It is believed that Sakakawea lived in a Hidatsa village near present-day Washburn, ND when she was young. This is a man-made lake created by the Garrison Dam.

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