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10 Wyoming quizzes and 120 Wyoming trivia questions.
1.
  Cities and Towns of the Great State of Wyoming    
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Can you identify the municipalities that can be found in the U.S. state of Wyoming?
Easier, 15 Qns, jcmttt, Apr 09 24
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  Wild West Wyoming    
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
Well Worth a Visit
Wyoming is rich in natural beauty and history. Sometimes denigrated as one of those square, nondescript states in the western US, it encompasses 97,914 square miles of varied terrain from mountains and forests to open prairies.
Average, 15 Qns, Soxy71, Dec 23 23
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Why Wyoming
  Why Wyoming?   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Not many people live in Wyoming. While Alaska is considered the Last Frontier, the expanse and natural beauty of Wyoming cannot be denied. A visit to Wyoming will result in you asking "Why did we not visit sooner?"
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 02 23
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Sep 02 23
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The Wild Beauty of Wyoming
  The Wild Beauty of Wyoming   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
One of the most beautiful places I have lived was the state of Wyoming. If you are fascinated with the wild west, Wyoming might just be the place for you.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Feb 19 15
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The Wonderful State of Wyoming
  The Wonderful State of Wyoming    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Wyoming is a Rocky Mountain State. It is full of animals and few people. This is a very picturesque state with lots of places to go and see.
Easier, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, May 24 22
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  Wyoming    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some basic trivia questions about Wyoming.
Average, 10 Qns, MargUW, Aug 07 17
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  U.S.A: All about Wyoming    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The last state of America listed alphabetically, Wyoming has much to be observed.
Average, 15 Qns, LuH77, Aug 08 23
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  Wyoming--The Equality State    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Welcome to Wyoming-The Equality State!
Tough, 15 Qns, Morrigan716, Jan 19 21
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Jan 19 21
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  All about the unknown state....Wyoming    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This will help you get acquainted with this unique state.
Average, 10 Qns, smile83a, Nov 17 05
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  The State of Wyoming    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on the state of Wyoming.
Average, 10 Qns, Ken1260, Sep 23 13
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trivia question Quick Question
What is the population of Wyoming rounded to the nearest 100,000 (2002 Census)?

From Quiz "All about the unknown state....Wyoming"




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Wyoming Trivia Questions
1. Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming. What year was it chosen as Wyoming's capital?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Wyoming

Answer: 1869

Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. It is located in the south-eastern corner of the state. John A. Campbell was the first governor of Wyoming Territory and he was sworn in around April 1869. Two days later the Wyoming Territory was established and Cheyenne was chosen as its capital. Construction of the Wyoming State Capitol building also commenced in 1869 in Cheyenne, but it would be around 20 years later that Wyoming would become a state. Wyoming was accepted into the nation in 1890.

2. What is the Wyoming state flower?

From Quiz Wyoming

Answer: Indian Paintbrush

Indian paintbrush, a lovely red colored flower, can be seen all along the roadside. Make sure not to pick them or try to take the seeds as it is illegal.

3. What is the state mammal of Wyoming?

From Quiz All about the unknown state....Wyoming

Answer: Bison

The Bison also appears on Wyoming's state flag. The Bison was a crucial part to surviving to the early pioneers.

4. What is the average HIGH temperature in July in Casper, Wyoming?

From Quiz The State of Wyoming

Answer: 87.6

5. Gannett Peak is the highest mountain of Wyoming. Part of it lies in the county of Fremont, Wyoming. What other county of Wyoming does it lie on?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Wyoming

Answer: Sublette

Gannett Peak is approximately 13,800 feet high. It is the highest peak of the Rocky Mountains that is not in the state of Colorado. The Gannett Glacier is the largest known glacier of the Rocky Mountains. Sublette County is a sparsely populated county located in the west of the state. The county seat is Pinedale.

6. What is the animal called that looks like a rabbit with antlers?

From Quiz Wyoming

Answer: Jackelope

A Jackelope is a fictitious animal that is supposed to be a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope. It looks like a large rabbit with antelope antlers. There is a large Jackelope statue in Douglas Wyoming, which is where the state fair is held each year.

7. What is Wyoming's state fish?

From Quiz Wyoming--The Equality State

Answer: Cutthroat trout

It was adopted at the state fish on February 18, 1987, and it is the only trout native to Wyoming.

8. What is Wyoming known as?

From Quiz The State of Wyoming

Answer: The Cowboy State

9. Wyoming is home to the largest arch made of elk antlers in the world. What town of Wyoming is this located in?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Wyoming

Answer: Afton

Stretching across 75 feet across four lanes of U.S. highway, over 3,000 elk antlers compose this arch. Afton gets its name from the river Afton in Scotland.

10. What is the state gemstone?

From Quiz Wyoming--The Equality State

Answer: Jade

Jade became the state gemstone on January 25, 1987.

11. Which Wyoming city is host to one of the World's largest rodeos?

From Quiz The State of Wyoming

Answer: Cheyenne

12. What fellow U.S state borders Wyoming to the north?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Wyoming

Answer: Montana

Nebraska, South Dakota and Idaho all border Wyoming, but not to the north. South Dakota and Nebraska border Wyoming to the east, and Idaho borders Wyoming to the west. Wyoming also borders the states of Colorado to the south, Utah to the southwest.

13. What city was Matthew Shepard killed in?

From Quiz Wyoming

Answer: Laramie

Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student, was killed in October of 1998 on the outskirts of Laramie Wyoming. This case was an international media frenzy. The movies "Anatomy of a Hate Crime", "The Matthew Shepard Story", and "The Laramie Project" all give accounts of the story from differing perspectives.

14. What is Wyoming's motto?

From Quiz All about the unknown state....Wyoming

Answer: "Equal Rights"

"Live free or die" is New Hampshire's motto. The other two mottoes are ones that I made up.

15. What is the state tree?

From Quiz Wyoming--The Equality State

Answer: Cottonwood

More specifically, the Great Plains cottonwood. Cottonwoods grow along streams and rivers and can grow as tall as 100 feet. It was adopted as the state tree on February 1, 1947.

16. Frontier Days is located in what city?

From Quiz Wyoming

Answer: Cheyenne

Attendees will enjoy the 9 days of rodeo action from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Other highlights include four parades, three pancake breakfasts, nightly country western music concerts, a carnival midway, a USAF air show, twice daily gunfighter demos, and much more!

17. What year did Wyoming become a state?

From Quiz All about the unknown state....Wyoming

Answer: 1890

On December 7, 1787 Delaware was the first state to became part of the union. Hawaii, was the last state to be admitted. It became part of the Union on August 21, 1959.

18. What is the state bird of Wyoming?

From Quiz The State of Wyoming

Answer: Western Meadowlark

19. The capital of Wyoming, Cheyenne, is located in Laramie County. But the city of Laramie, Wyoming, is the county seat of what county?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Wyoming

Answer: Albany County

The city of Laramie is situated on the Laramie River, a tributary of the North Platte River. Albany County borders Colorado to the south, and is home to the University of Wyoming.

20. Wyoming was the _______ state to join the Union.

From Quiz All about the unknown state....Wyoming

Answer: 44

Idaho was admitted before Wyoming on July 3,1890. Wyoming was admitted before Utah which was was the 45 state to join(January 4,1896).

21. What is the state reptile?

From Quiz Wyoming--The Equality State

Answer: Horned toad

The horned toad is actually a lizard. If attacked, a horned toad may open its mouth, hiss, bite, or even eject blood from the corners of its eyes.

22. What is the state flower of Wyoming?

From Quiz The State of Wyoming

Answer: Indian Paintbrush

23. What city of Wyoming did Queen Elizabeth II visit in 1984?

From Quiz U.S.A: All about Wyoming

Answer: Sheridan

Queen Elizabeth II was a guest of Republican senator Malcolm Wallop, who was Senator of Wyoming from 1977-1995. She stayed at Canyon Ranch and while there received a telephone call from then U.S President Ronald Reagan. They spoke of the recent assassination attempt on UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and the Queen expressed her gratitude that her holiday in Wyoming had been kept a private affair. (Although the American press did eventually gain knowledge of her presence.) Sheridan is the county seat of Sheridan County.

24. What is the name of the University of Wyoming's Football team?

From Quiz Wyoming

Answer: Cowboys

The team is also called the Pokes. The team mascots are Pistol Pete, a large cowboy, and Cowboy Joe, a horse who trots around the stadium after each touchdown the Cowboys score.

25. In size, where does Wyoming rank among other states?

From Quiz All about the unknown state....Wyoming

Answer: 10

Wyoming covers an area of 97,914 square miles. Alaska is the largest state. Alaska is about the size of half of the 48 contiguous states.

26. What is the name of the state song?

From Quiz Wyoming--The Equality State

Answer: Wyoming

Wyoming's state song was written by Charles E. Winter and G.E. Knapp.

27. What is the capital of Wyoming?

From Quiz The State of Wyoming

Answer: Cheyenne

28. What is the population of Wyoming rounded to the nearest 100,000 (2002 Census)?

From Quiz All about the unknown state....Wyoming

Answer: 500,000

According to the 2000 census Wyoming population was 493,782. California is the most populous state.

29. Where is Wyoming's geographic center?

From Quiz Wyoming--The Equality State

Answer: Fremont County

Fremont is 58 miles northeast of Lander.

30. What River flows through Casper Wyoming?

From Quiz The State of Wyoming

Answer: North Platte River

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