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Alabama Trivia Trivia Quiz

Alabama is a state with a long, rich history. This quiz covers some of the facts pertaining to Alabama. Hopefully, this quiz will increase your knowledge of my home state.

A multiple-choice quiz by dorothy1725. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dorothy1725

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,940

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
585

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (6/10), Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 98 (6/10).

1. What is one Alabama state nickname? Hint

First in the South

Magnolia State

Heart of Dixie

Heart of the South

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2. Birmingham, Alabama is known as what? Hint

Brick City

Antebellum City

Garden City

Magic City

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3. What three minerals necessary for iron smelting were found in abundance in the mountains around Birmingham, Alabama? Hint

Iron Ore, Coal, Limestone

Nickel, Lead, Manganese

Iron Ore, Copper, Lead

Magnesium, Nickel, Coal

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4. Which Alabama city is home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center? Hint

Birmingham

Montgomery

Tuscaloosa

Huntsville

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5. The Alabama Gulf Coast is also known as what? Hint

Redneck Riviera

Sunshine Coast

Miracle Beach

Pride of the Gulf

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6. What is Alabama's state flower? Hint

Rose

Magnolia

Camellia

Sunflower

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7. The oldest Mardi Gras celebration in America is held in what Alabama city? Hint

Tuscaloosa

Mobile

Selma

Montgomery

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8. The first capital of the Confederate States of America was in what Alabama city? Hint

Birmingham

Montgomery

Tuscaloosa

Mobile

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9. Which of the following is NOT an Alabama river? Hint

Choctaw

Tombigbee

Tennessee

Black Warrior

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10. When was Alabama admitted to the Union? Hint

1812

1819

1836

1854

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is one Alabama state nickname?

Answer: Heart of Dixie

Other nicknames include Yellowhammer State and Cotton State. Alabama is located in the center of the southeastern states.

2. Birmingham, Alabama is known as what?

Answer: Magic City

Birmingham received this nickname due to its rapid growth from late 19th century into early 20th century. It has also been called The Pittsburgh of the South.

3. What three minerals necessary for iron smelting were found in abundance in the mountains around Birmingham, Alabama?

Answer: Iron Ore, Coal, Limestone

Birmingham is one of the few sites in the world where these three essential items for the smelting of iron occur naturally. For this reason, in the late 19th century Birmingham became an important center for mining and smelting.

4. Which Alabama city is home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center?

Answer: Huntsville

Huntsville is nicknamed the Rocket City. It is located in the counties of Madison and Limestone.

5. The Alabama Gulf Coast is also known as what?

Answer: Redneck Riviera

The Alabama has a beautiful stretch of beaches along the Gulf Coast. Other states that are part of the US Gulf Coast are Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida.

6. What is Alabama's state flower?

Answer: Camellia

Camellias abound in Alabama due to the climate. The oak-leaf hydrangea is the state wildflower.

7. The oldest Mardi Gras celebration in America is held in what Alabama city?

Answer: Mobile

Mardi Gras celebrations began in Mobile in 1703. Mobile is located in Mobile County.

8. The first capital of the Confederate States of America was in what Alabama city?

Answer: Montgomery

Montgomery was the original capital of the Confederacy starting in February 1861. In May of 1861 the capital was moved to Richmond, Virginia.

9. Which of the following is NOT an Alabama river?

Answer: Choctaw

The Tennessee, Tombigbee and Black Warrior are all important Alabama rivers. Choctaw is the name of a Native American tribe.

10. When was Alabama admitted to the Union?

Answer: 1819

Alabama was the 22nd state admitted to the Union. Prior to that, it was known at the Alabama Territory.

Source: Author dorothy1725

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