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Alabama Fun Facts Trivia Quiz

This is my first in a series of quizzes on the states. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by bullymom. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bullymom

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
67,806

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2640

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Laredo7 (5/10), Guest 69 (10/10), Guest 107 (9/10).

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1. The world's first electric trolley system opened in this city in 1886. Hint

Birmingham

Huntsville

Selma

Montgomery

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2. What was the claim to fame of Alabama senator Dixon Lewis of Montgomery? Hint

he was so fat he had to have his seat specially made

he was the oldest elected official in Alabama

he was the first black senator from Alabama

he won his election by one vote

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3. Alabama boasts the longest ______ east of the Mississippi. Hint

suspension bridge

natural bridge

toll bridge

covered bridge

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4. What famous composer was born in Florence, Alabama in 1873? Hint

Louis Armstrong

George Gershwin

W. C. Handy

Aaron Copland

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5. The Kymulga Room in DeSoto caverns was used as a ______ during Prohibition. Hint

speakeasy

hideout for gangsters

distillery

hotel

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6. What city was Alabama's capital from 1826-1846? Hint

Decatur

Anniston

Birmingham

Tuscaloosa

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7. Which city is known as 'Rocket City USA'? Hint

Huntsville

Tuscaloosa

Mobile

Brewton

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8. Who won the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814? Hint

George Washington

Andrew Jackson

John Paul Jones

William Henry Harrison

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9. Alabama scientist George Washington Carver discovered 175 uses for the _____ in his research at Tuskeegee Institute. Hint

peanut

soybean

coconut

pear

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10. In the city of Enterprise, there is a monument to what insect? Hint

caterpillar

boll weevil

praying mantis

locust

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The world's first electric trolley system opened in this city in 1886.

Answer: Montgomery

2. What was the claim to fame of Alabama senator Dixon Lewis of Montgomery?

Answer: he was so fat he had to have his seat specially made

He supposedly weighed 500 pounds (When he sat around the House...)

3. Alabama boasts the longest ______ east of the Mississippi.

Answer: natural bridge

The Natural Bridge of Alabama is 60 feet high, 148 feet long, and 33 feet wide.

4. What famous composer was born in Florence, Alabama in 1873?

Answer: W. C. Handy

The 'Father of the Blues' was born in a log cabin, now restored, with a museum nearby.

5. The Kymulga Room in DeSoto caverns was used as a ______ during Prohibition.

Answer: speakeasy

The caverns were named for Hernando DeSoto, who explored the area in 1540.

6. What city was Alabama's capital from 1826-1846?

Answer: Tuscaloosa

7. Which city is known as 'Rocket City USA'?

Answer: Huntsville

The Alabama Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville is one of the world's largest space museums.

8. Who won the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814?

Answer: Andrew Jackson

It brought to an end the reign of the Creek Confederacy, helping to make future President Jackson a war hero.

9. Alabama scientist George Washington Carver discovered 175 uses for the _____ in his research at Tuskeegee Institute.

Answer: peanut

He discovered over 300 uses for the peanut.

10. In the city of Enterprise, there is a monument to what insect?

Answer: boll weevil

Source: Author bullymom

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