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Quiz about Cities of Oklahoma
Quiz about Cities of Oklahoma

Cities of Oklahoma Trivia Quiz


This quiz will test you on your knowledge of various cities in the great state of Oklahoma (my home). The communities will range from larger cities to medium-sized towns.

A multiple-choice quiz by cardsandpokes. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,322
Updated
Sep 04 23
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
7 / 15
Plays
315
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Question 1 of 15
1. This city is the county seat of Sequoyah County is eastern Oklahoma. The book "The Grapes of Wrath" features a family from this town. The city's population from the 2010 U.S. Census was 8,880. Can you name this city? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. This southern Oklahoma town began in 1887. Known for tourism because of nearby Lake Murray, the town also is in the heart of the largest oil-producing county in the state of Oklahoma - Carter County. What is the name of this city? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. This Oklahoma city got its name from the Creek word "Rekackv". Originally known as a "bedroom" community to its much larger neighbor city, it experienced rapid growth from the 1960s on, and by 2012 was one of Oklahoma's largest cities by population. What is the name of this city? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. This Oklahoma town is a county seat in central Oklahoma. The city is located partially on the Chisholm Trail, an important cattle route during the U.S. Civil War. Can you name this Oklahoma town? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. This city is the county seat of Payne County. Among the many things found in the city are Meridian Technology Center, the Oklahoma Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, Tumbleweed Dance Hall, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum. The city population at the 2012 U.S. Census stood at 45,688. What is the name of this city? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. A relatively young city for Oklahoma, this town was incorporated as a city in 1912. The initial beginning of the town was a tent housing orphaned children. The town itself lies in a hilly area in northeast Oklahoma. Can you name this city? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. This town is a county seat in northeast Oklahoma. In February 2011, the town gained fame as the site of the coldest temperature in Oklahoma recorded history, as the thermometer bottomed out at a frigid -31 degrees Fahrenheit. Name this town. Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. This city is a principal center of trade in the area. Rich in petroleum, the city has been called the "Natural Gas Capital of the World". What is the name of this western Oklahoma town? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. This city is known for many things. Some of the perhaps lesser-known city attractions include the Oklahoma Railway Museum, World of Wings Pigeon Center and the American Banjo Museum. Can you name this city? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. This Oklahoma town hosts the annual Route 66 Pecan and Fun Fest. Festivities at the event include a classic car show, arts and crafts and of course, a pecan pie-eating contest. Can you name this northeastern Oklahoma city? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Founded in 1868, this city's name means "boiling waters" in the Creek Indian language. The city is known for an annual invitational rodeo and festival, the nation's oldest African-American rodeo. Can you name this town? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Located on Route 66, this Oklahoma town experienced a rough night and subsequent economic hardship on May 3, 1999 when a tornado wiped out the town's large outlet mall. What is the name of this Oklahoma town? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. The county seat of Grady County, this city hosts a university, a muscle car swap meet, and a renowned Christmas lights display in Shannon Springs Park. Name this Oklahoma city. Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The capital of the Pontotoc Indian Nation (and county seat of Pontotoc County), this Oklahoma city was founded in 1901. The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population at 16,810. What is the name of this city? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. This Oklahoma city is located on Route 66 and is a suburb of Oklahoma City. The town is well-known for its annual Czech Festival in October. Name this Oklahoma city. Hint



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1. This city is the county seat of Sequoyah County is eastern Oklahoma. The book "The Grapes of Wrath" features a family from this town. The city's population from the 2010 U.S. Census was 8,880. Can you name this city?

Answer: Sallisaw

Sallisaw has a total area of 33.4 sq miles. Cherokee Indian Jack C. Montgomery, who received the Medal of Honor for his heroics in World War II, was from Sallisaw.
2. This southern Oklahoma town began in 1887. Known for tourism because of nearby Lake Murray, the town also is in the heart of the largest oil-producing county in the state of Oklahoma - Carter County. What is the name of this city?

Answer: Ardmore

NFL coaches Rex Ryan and his twin brother, Rob, were born in Ardmore. The population of Ardmore at the 2010 U.S. Census was 24,283.
3. This Oklahoma city got its name from the Creek word "Rekackv". Originally known as a "bedroom" community to its much larger neighbor city, it experienced rapid growth from the 1960s on, and by 2012 was one of Oklahoma's largest cities by population. What is the name of this city?

Answer: Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow had nearly 100,000 residents according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Its neighbor city, mentioned in the question, is Tulsa. Actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth hails from Broken Arrow.
4. This Oklahoma town is a county seat in central Oklahoma. The city is located partially on the Chisholm Trail, an important cattle route during the U.S. Civil War. Can you name this Oklahoma town?

Answer: Kingfisher

Its 2012 U.S. Census population listed the town at 4,633. Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, was born in Kingfisher.
5. This city is the county seat of Payne County. Among the many things found in the city are Meridian Technology Center, the Oklahoma Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, Tumbleweed Dance Hall, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum. The city population at the 2012 U.S. Census stood at 45,688. What is the name of this city?

Answer: Stillwater

Of course, I could have said this city is home to Oklahoma State University and Eskimo Joe's, but that might have been too easy. MLB outfielder Matt Holliday is from Stillwater.
6. A relatively young city for Oklahoma, this town was incorporated as a city in 1912. The initial beginning of the town was a tent housing orphaned children. The town itself lies in a hilly area in northeast Oklahoma. Can you name this city?

Answer: Sand Springs

The 2010 U.S. Census listed the town's population at 18,906. Former Harlem Globetrotter Marques Haynes is a native of Sand Springs.
7. This town is a county seat in northeast Oklahoma. In February 2011, the town gained fame as the site of the coldest temperature in Oklahoma recorded history, as the thermometer bottomed out at a frigid -31 degrees Fahrenheit. Name this town.

Answer: Nowata

The 2010 U.S. Census figure had Nowata's population at 3,971. The town also served as the site of the 1998 movie "Possums".
8. This city is a principal center of trade in the area. Rich in petroleum, the city has been called the "Natural Gas Capital of the World". What is the name of this western Oklahoma town?

Answer: Elk City

The 2010 U.S. Census lists the Elk City population at 11,693. Broadway actress and singer Kelli O'Hara is from Elk City.
9. This city is known for many things. Some of the perhaps lesser-known city attractions include the Oklahoma Railway Museum, World of Wings Pigeon Center and the American Banjo Museum. Can you name this city?

Answer: Oklahoma City

Yes, Oklahoma City is the capital of our great state, and it houses these treasures. Obviously, giving the 2010 population for the city would probably give it away, as it was by far the largest in the state.
10. This Oklahoma town hosts the annual Route 66 Pecan and Fun Fest. Festivities at the event include a classic car show, arts and crafts and of course, a pecan pie-eating contest. Can you name this northeastern Oklahoma city?

Answer: Claremore

The city's 2010 U.S. Census population was 18,581. Entertainer Will Rogers is from Claremore.
11. Founded in 1868, this city's name means "boiling waters" in the Creek Indian language. The city is known for an annual invitational rodeo and festival, the nation's oldest African-American rodeo. Can you name this town?

Answer: Okmulgee

The city's 2010 U.S. Census population listed the city at 12,321. NCAA college basketball coach Bill Self was born in Okmulgee.
12. Located on Route 66, this Oklahoma town experienced a rough night and subsequent economic hardship on May 3, 1999 when a tornado wiped out the town's large outlet mall. What is the name of this Oklahoma town?

Answer: Stroud

With the Route 66 heritage, the town also boasts 15 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At the 2010 U.S. Census, this town had 2,690 residents.
13. The county seat of Grady County, this city hosts a university, a muscle car swap meet, and a renowned Christmas lights display in Shannon Springs Park. Name this Oklahoma city.

Answer: Chickasha

The city's 2010 U.S. Census population was 16,036. NFL defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was born in Chickasha.
14. The capital of the Pontotoc Indian Nation (and county seat of Pontotoc County), this Oklahoma city was founded in 1901. The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population at 16,810. What is the name of this city?

Answer: Ada

Ada's high school has boasted more football state championships than any other Oklahoma school (19 by 2012). Country singer Blake Shelton hails from Ada.
15. This Oklahoma city is located on Route 66 and is a suburb of Oklahoma City. The town is well-known for its annual Czech Festival in October. Name this Oklahoma city.

Answer: Yukon

Country singer Garth Brooks' hometown is Yukon. The 2010 U.S. Census listed the city's population at 22,709.
Source: Author cardsandpokes

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