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The Merry State of Maryland Trivia Quiz

Maryland is a state on the Atlantic coast of the US. It was named after the English queen Henrietta Maria of France. It was one of the thirteen original colonies.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,574

Updated
Sep 08 23

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these is the nickname for Maryland? Hint

The Bay State

The Pine Tree State

The Diamond State

The Old Line State

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Question 2 of 10

2. The State Bird has the same name as their professional baseball team, which is which of these? Hint

Bowie Robin

Annapolis Finch

Baltimore Oriole

Frederick Bunting

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these options is the State Dessert for Maryland? Hint

Chesapeake Bay torte

Johnsonville torte

Smith Island cake

Williamsburg cake

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Question 4 of 10

4. The State Dog of Maryland is which of these breeds? Hint

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Golden Retriever

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Question 5 of 10

5. The State Flag of Maryland comes from which English family? Hint

Tudor

Stuart

Calvert

Cromwell

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Rockfish is the State Fish for Maryland. By which of these names is it also known? Hint

Striped bass

Rainbow trout

Splake

Grayling

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is the State Flower of Maryland? Hint

Black-eyed susan

Chrysanthemum

Snapdragon

Lisianthus

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Question 8 of 10

8. The State Tree of Maryland is the White Oak.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the State Reptile for the State of Maryland? Hint

Gambelia sila

Brown anole

Diamondback terrapin

Flattened musk turtle

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the State Gemstone of Maryland? Hint

Quartz

Fire Opal

Patuxent River Stone

Topaz

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is the nickname for Maryland?

Answer: The Old Line State

According to tradition, George Washington bestowed this name to Maryland. It was a reference to the Maryland Line troops who served with great distinction during the Revolutionary War. They sustained some of the heaviest casualties of the war.

2. The State Bird has the same name as their professional baseball team, which is which of these?

Answer: Baltimore Oriole

The Baltimore Orioles are the baseball team of Maryland. The males are black and gold in color while the females are brown. They make bag shaped hanging nests and migrate to Mexico in the winter. They were declared the State Bird in 1947.

3. Which of these options is the State Dessert for Maryland?

Answer: Smith Island cake

A Smith Island cake is approximately eight thin layers of yellow cake alternating with layers of chocolate icing. It was declared to be the State Dessert in 2008.

4. The State Dog of Maryland is which of these breeds?

Answer: Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a beautiful dog that was bred to retrieve prey, especially birds, from the water. It bears a resemblance to the Labrador Retriever but has longer wavy hair. It comes in shades of reddish-brown.

5. The State Flag of Maryland comes from which English family?

Answer: Calvert

The flag of Maryland is based on the Calvert family's heraldic banner. George Calvert was the first Lord Baltimore. It was declared the State Flag in 1904.

6. The Rockfish is the State Fish for Maryland. By which of these names is it also known?

Answer: Striped bass

The adult Rockfish lies in the ocean and comes into fresh water to lay its eggs. It is known for its size and fighting abilities. It lives for approximately 30 years. It was declared the State Fish in 1965.

7. Which of these is the State Flower of Maryland?

Answer: Black-eyed susan

In 1918 the State Legislature declared the Black-eyed susan to be the State Flower for the State of Maryland. It is a flower shaped a lot like a daisy which has a dark center and that grows in dry places.

8. The State Tree of Maryland is the White Oak.

Answer: True

The white oak is a long-lived tree. The tree produces one of the most popular hardwoods in the world. They can live to 500 years or more. They provide much of the shade in Maryland.

9. What is the State Reptile for the State of Maryland?

Answer: Diamondback terrapin

These reptiles were hunted almost to extinction for their meat, which was considered a delicacy. They eat aquatic invertebrates, and they live all over the coastal regions of Maryland.

10. What is the name of the State Gemstone of Maryland?

Answer: Patuxent River Stone

The State Gemstone is the red and yellow Patuxent River Stone. Patuxent River Stones have a glowing translucence that make them perfect for cutting, polishing, and setting into jewelry. They are found only in Maryland.

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