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Nebraska -The Good Life Trivia Quiz

This is about Nebraska. This is my first quiz. I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by basmith7227. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
basmith7227

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
392,081

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
218

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What year did Nebraska become a state? Hint

1867

1870

1865

1863

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the capital of Nebraska? Hint

Lincoln

Scottsbluff

Omaha

Valentine

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Question 3 of 10

3. What river did the pioneers follow through Nebraska? Hint

Republican River

Platte River

Niobrara River

Loup River

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Question 4 of 10

4. What number did Nebraska enter the Union as? Hint

25th

37th

45th

32nd

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Question 5 of 10

5. What city did Buffalo Bill call home in the late 1800's and early 1900's? Hint

Kearney

North Platte

Norfolk

Grand Island

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many counties are there in Nebraska? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What river is the border between Iowa and Nebraska? Hint

Mississippi

Missouri

Colorado

Rio Grande

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Question 8 of 10

8. Nebraska has many counties named after U.S. presidents. Which one is NOT a county in Nebraska? Hint

Washington

Truman

Lincoln

Grant

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Question 9 of 10

9. Nebraska has an area in the middle, northern and western part of the state that was know as "The Great American Desert". What is this land form know as? Hint

The Clays

The Blowouts

The Grasses

The Sandhills

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Question 10 of 10

10. The North Platte and The South Platte Rivers join to form the Platte River. Near what city do the North and South Platte meet? Hint

Kearney

Omaha

Grand Island

North Platte

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did Nebraska become a state?

Answer: 1867

March 1st 1867. After the Civil War and because of the Homestead Act of 1862 people were coming into Nebraska to claim government land. The first homestead in Nebraska claimed under the act was near Beatrice Nebraska.

2. What is the capital of Nebraska?

Answer: Lincoln

Lincoln was chosen after Nebraska became a state. Omaha was the territorial capital but when Nebraska became a state the people voted to move it to Lincoln.

3. What river did the pioneers follow through Nebraska?

Answer: Platte River

The pioneers followed the Platte and then the north branch of the Platte. The Oregon and California Trail followed the south side of the river and the Mormon Trail followed the north side. The Pony Express also followed the south side.

4. What number did Nebraska enter the Union as?

Answer: 37th

Nebraska was the first state to join the Union after the Civil War. The Union Pacific was building the railroad through the state at this time, and with it came the settlers.

5. What city did Buffalo Bill call home in the late 1800's and early 1900's?

Answer: North Platte

North Platte. Buffalo Bill's home and grounds including his famous barn is a state historical park. Buffalo Bill Cody called his home Scouts' Rest Ranch.

6. How many counties are there in Nebraska?

Answer: 93

Cherry county is the largest with 5,961 square miles and a population of only 5,788. Sarpy county is the smallest with 241 square miles and a population of 169,331.

7. What river is the border between Iowa and Nebraska?

Answer: Missouri

The Missouri River was followed by Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery on their way to the Pacific Ocean. The Missouri River and Ohio River are the biggest tributaries of the Mississippi River.

8. Nebraska has many counties named after U.S. presidents. Which one is NOT a county in Nebraska?

Answer: Truman

By the time Truman took office, Nebraska did not have any unsettled land left. Other counties named after presidents are: Adams, Arthur, Fillmore, Garfield, Hayes, Jefferson, Madison, Pierce, and Polk.

9. Nebraska has an area in the middle, northern and western part of the state that was know as "The Great American Desert". What is this land form know as?

Answer: The Sandhills

The Sandhills are a National Natural Landmark. The majority of the Sandhills have never been plowed. The Sandhills are divided between state parks and cattle ranches. The World Wide Fund for Nature has designated the area an ecoregion.

10. The North Platte and The South Platte Rivers join to form the Platte River. Near what city do the North and South Platte meet?

Answer: North Platte

North Platte. The rivers meet about two miles east of the city. The South Platte River has been described by the pioneers as "a mile wide and an inch deep". Both the North Platte and South Platte rivers have their headwaters in Colorado.

Source: Author basmith7227

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