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Quiz about New MexicoLand of Enchantment

New Mexico--Land of Enchantment Quiz

Welcome to New Mexico--Land of Enchantment!

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
109,969

Updated
Feb 26 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1293

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1. New Mexico's state motto is "Crescit Eundo"?

True

False

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2. New Mexico has no official state song?

True

False

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3. Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the United States.

True

False

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4. What is New Mexico's state tree? Hint

Saguaro

Pinon

Paloverde

Mesquite

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5. What is the state animal? Hint

Mountain lion

Coyote

Black Bear

Prairie dog

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6. What is the state gem? Hint

Garnet

Aquamarine

Turquoise

Amethyst

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7. What is the state insect? Hint

Giant silk moth

Tarantula hawk wasp

Stink bug

Carpenter bee

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8. New Mexico has a state cookie?

True

False

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9. Does New Mexico have a state fruit?

Yes

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10. What town hosts the World's Greatest Lizard Race? Hint

Clovis

Mule Creek

Raton

Lovington

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11. What attraction is located northeast of Taos? Hint

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Tucumari Historical Museum

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Elephant Butte Resevoir

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12. One of the country's oldest apple orchards is located in what town? Hint

Silver City

Hobbs

Manzano

Gallup

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13. What year was New Mexico's first newspaper published? Hint

1776

1581

1834

1692

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14. Where can you find the world's largest solar telescope? Hint

Sunspot

Los Alamos

Truth or Consequences

Socorro

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15. What New Mexican national park is home one of the world's most famous caves?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. New Mexico's state motto is "Crescit Eundo"?

Answer: True

It is Latin, meaning "It Grows as It Goes".

2. New Mexico has no official state song?

Answer: False

It actually has two: "O Fair New Mexico" by Elizabeth Garret, the English-language state song; and "Asi Es Nuevo Mejico" by Amadeo Lucero, the Spanish-language state song.

3. Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the United States.

Answer: True

Santa Fe was founded in 1610. The Palace of the Governors is the country's oldest public building.

4. What is New Mexico's state tree?

Answer: Pinon

Pinon soup is an Indian favorite, made from nuts from the state tree. (Although a there should be a tilde over the first "n" it is not possible to use one here, for technical reasons. - ed.)

5. What is the state animal?

Answer: Black Bear

Black bears are omnivorous. They eat animals ranging in size from insects to large mammals, as well as on plant life, carrion, and garbage.

6. What is the state gem?

Answer: Turquoise

Turquoise is often found in Native American jewelry.

7. What is the state insect?

Answer: Tarantula hawk wasp

Wasps can survive in nearly all land habitats.

8. New Mexico has a state cookie?

Answer: True

The state cookie is the biscochito. Other interesting foods found in New Mexico are corn chowder and acorn bread, made by the Navajo. The Zunis have a recipe for jackrabbit stew.

9. Does New Mexico have a state fruit?

Answer: No

But there are two state vegetables: the chili pepper and the pinto bean.

10. What town hosts the World's Greatest Lizard Race?

Answer: Lovington

Each July 4th, hundreds of people watch while the children race their pet lizards.

11. What attraction is located northeast of Taos?

Answer: Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin Volcano is quiet now. It last erupted about 10,000 years ago. Visitors can drive to the top of the volcano and walk down inside it.

12. One of the country's oldest apple orchards is located in what town?

Answer: Manzano

Manzano means "apple tree" in Spanish. The orchard here is said to date from the mid-1600s.

13. What year was New Mexico's first newspaper published?

Answer: 1834

It was published in Santa Fe, and was called "El Crepusculo de la Libertad", meaning "The Dawn of Liberty".

14. Where can you find the world's largest solar telescope?

Answer: Sunspot

Sunspot is home to the Sacramento Peak Observatory.

15. What New Mexican national park is home one of the world's most famous caves?

Answer: Carlsbad Caverns

There are about 80 caves in Carlsbad Caverns, which were carved out by water and minerals. They contain strange rock formations with names such as Whale's Mouth, Frozen Waterfall, and Christmas Tree.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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