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Nebraska--The Cornhusker State Quiz

Welcome to Nebraska--The Cornhusker State!

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,404

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1964

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (10/15), Guest 104 (6/15), Guest 167 (11/15).

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1. The name Nebraska is from an Indian word meaning "flat water"?

True

False

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2. Nebraska's state motto is "Equality Before the Law"?

True

False

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3. What is the state bird? Hint

Bewick's wren

Western meadowlark

House finch

Field sparrow

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4. What is the state tree? Hint

Chestnut

Dogwood

Catulpa

Cottonwood

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5. What is the state gem? Hint

Red garnet

Blue agate

Purple amythest

White onyx

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6. What is Nebraska's state fossil? Hint

T-Rex

Mammoth

Sabre-toothed tiger

Brachiosaurus

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7. What is the state rock? Hint

Prairie agate

Blue slate

Pink granite

Cave limestone

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8. What is Nebraska's state grass? Hint

Corn grass

Little bluestem

Bluegrass

St. Augustine grass

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9. Nebraska has both a state poet and a state poet laureate?

True

False

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10. What is Nebraska's state song? Hint

Nebraska

Oh Nebraska

Nebraska, Nebraska

Beautiful Nebraska

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11. Where is Nebraska's highest point? Hint

Panorama Point

Scotts Bluff

Chimney Rock

Loess Hill

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12. Where is Nebraska's geographic center? Hint

Custer

Kearney

North Platte

Gothenburg

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13. What is the average temperature in July? Hint

76 degrees F

96 degrees F

86 degrees F

66 degrees F

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14. What is the average temperature in January? Hint

23 degrees F

43 degrees F

33 degrees F

13 degrees F

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15. Where was Nebraska's state fair held in the 20th century? Hint

Omaha

Red Cloud

Seward

Lincoln

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The name Nebraska is from an Indian word meaning "flat water"?

Answer: True

It is from an Oto Indian word meaning "broad water" or "flat river", in reference to the Platte River.

2. Nebraska's state motto is "Equality Before the Law"?

Answer: True

The motto can be found on the state seal.

3. What is the state bird?

Answer: Western meadowlark

In 1928, five birds were listed on ballots sent to schools, and the children voted for their favorites. The western meadowlark won, probably for being known for its joyful song.

4. What is the state tree?

Answer: Cottonwood

The American elm was named the state tree in 1937, but in the years following, Dutch elm disease killed great numbers of the elms in Nebraska. In 1972, the cottonwood, which is often associated with pioneer Nebraska, became the state tree.

5. What is the state gem?

Answer: Blue agate

The blue agate became the official gem on March 1, 1967 as part of the state's centennial celebration.

6. What is Nebraska's state fossil?

Answer: Mammoth

Large numbers of mammoth fossils have been found in Nebraska. They have been found in nearly every county in the state.

7. What is the state rock?

Answer: Prairie agate

The prairie agate became the state rock in 1967.

8. What is Nebraska's state grass?

Answer: Little bluestem

Little bluestem is an important native grass used for hay and forage. It became the official state grass in 1969.

9. Nebraska has both a state poet and a state poet laureate?

Answer: True

Since 1921 the state poet laureate is John G. Neihardt. He has written five long narrative poems that are regarded as national epics. The state poet is William Kloefkorn. He became Nebraska's first state poet on September 11, 1982. He is a university professor who has written many poems and books about prairie life.

10. What is Nebraska's state song?

Answer: Beautiful Nebraska

The state song was written by Jim Fras and Guy G. Miller. It became the official song on June 21, 1967.

11. Where is Nebraska's highest point?

Answer: Panorama Point

Panorama Point is in Johnson Township, and is 5,424 feet.

12. Where is Nebraska's geographic center?

Answer: Custer

The geographic center is in Custer, 10 miles northwest of Broken Bow.

13. What is the average temperature in July?

Answer: 76 degrees F

Nebraska's climate is far from mild. Temperatures range from severe cold in the winter to blistering heat in the summer.

14. What is the average temperature in January?

Answer: 23 degrees F

Temperatures and rainfall vary quite a lot from year to year.

15. Where was Nebraska's state fair held in the 20th century?

Answer: Lincoln

Lincoln became the venue for the Nebraska state fair in 1901. It will continue be held there until 2009, and will move to Grand Island in 2010.

It is held in late August and early September.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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