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Quiz about Nevada  The Silver State
Quiz about Nevada  The Silver State

Nevada - The Silver State Trivia Quiz


Some questions are very easy, some not so easy about beautiful Nevada

A multiple-choice quiz by Phxbus. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Phxbus
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
98,601
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
2204
Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (6/15), Guest 198 (15/15), Guest 134 (7/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. The capital of Nevada is: Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. "The Biggest Little City in the World" is: Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the world is in both Nevada and California. This lake is: Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. How many other states does Nevada border? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What is the highest point in Nevada? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which Nevada community is located closest to the geographic center of the state? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which former First Lady of the USA was born in Nevada? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Nevada State Route 375 runs through a portion of central Nevada. It is known by what unique name? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Prior to becoming a Territory, Nevada was part of what political subdivision? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Nevada was admitted to the Union as the 36th state. Who was President? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. In 1859, the richest known silver deposit was discovered. It was known as the Comstock Lode. What Nevada community sprang up overnight as a result? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. The first bank in Nevada was: Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Nevada produces more of this metal than any other state: Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The largest natural lake entirely in the state is: Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. The longest river in Nevada is: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The capital of Nevada is:

Answer: Carson City

Carson City was named for Kit Carson.
2. "The Biggest Little City in the World" is:

Answer: Reno

The slogan was adopted in 1928.
3. One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the world is in both Nevada and California. This lake is:

Answer: Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe at an elevation of 6229 ft has a surface area of 191 square miles.
4. How many other states does Nevada border?

Answer: Five

California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Arizona.
5. What is the highest point in Nevada?

Answer: Boundary Peak

13,140 ft Boundary Peak is located in Esmeralda County near the California border.
6. Which Nevada community is located closest to the geographic center of the state?

Answer: Austin

The geographic center of Nevada is 26 miles southeast of Austin.
7. Which former First Lady of the USA was born in Nevada?

Answer: Pat Nixon

Pat Nixon was born Thelma Catherine Ryan in 1912 in Ely, White Pine County.
8. Nevada State Route 375 runs through a portion of central Nevada. It is known by what unique name?

Answer: Extraterrestrial Highway

Route 375 skirts the eastern boundaries of the mysterious Area 51.
9. Prior to becoming a Territory, Nevada was part of what political subdivision?

Answer: Utah Territory

On March 2, 1861, President Buchanan signed an Act of Congress making Nevada a Territory. It included all of present day Nevada, except the area of Clark County, which was ceded to Nevada from Arizona in 1866.
10. Nevada was admitted to the Union as the 36th state. Who was President?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Nevada achieved statehood on October 31, 1864.
11. In 1859, the richest known silver deposit was discovered. It was known as the Comstock Lode. What Nevada community sprang up overnight as a result?

Answer: Virginia City

Mark Twain started his writing career with the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise newspaper.
12. The first bank in Nevada was:

Answer: Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo opened an office in Virginia City in 1860.
13. Nevada produces more of this metal than any other state:

Answer: Gold

Gold mining is centered around the Elko County community of Carlin. Over 80% of US gold is mined in Nevada.
14. The largest natural lake entirely in the state is:

Answer: Pyramid Lake

A desert lake north of Reno, Pyramid is the largest natural lake wholly within Nevada's borders.
15. The longest river in Nevada is:

Answer: Humboldt River

Running east to west about 300 miles through northern Nevada; the majority of the California Trail through Nevada followed the river.
Source: Author Phxbus

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