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Quiz about The State of Kentucky
Quiz about The State of Kentucky

The State of Kentucky Trivia Quiz


Let's test your knowledge of Kentucky.

A multiple-choice quiz by uktwa. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
uktwa
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
222,496
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1592
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (3/10), Guest 66 (4/10), Guest 96 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Kentucky was the ____ state to join the Union? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the first Miss America from the state of Kentucky? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1998 the University of Kentucky won the National Championships in basketball for the ______ time? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This sports team at the University of Kentucky won their 15th national championship in 2006, and 8 of those were consecutive. Which team is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was the first female governor of Kentucky? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which city in Kentucky was hit by an F-3 tornado on January 3, 2000 and was the first natural disaster of the new century in the state? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of Kentucky's greatest treasures is the "Coal Miner's Daughter" herself, Miss Loretta Lynn. Where in Kentucky is Loretta's hometown? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these was served for the first time in 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Kentucky was the only state that (until 1992) could have two of these serving at the same time. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Cumberland Falls has one of these regularly. What is it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Kentucky was the ____ state to join the Union?

Answer: 15th

Vermont was the 14th and Kentucky was the 15th. Kentucky was admitted to the union in 1792.
2. Who was the first Miss America from the state of Kentucky?

Answer: Heather Renee French

Phyllis George was Miss America but she represented the state of Texas. Heather Renee French won the Miss America Crown in 2000 and was the first Miss America of the new century.
3. In 1998 the University of Kentucky won the National Championships in basketball for the ______ time?

Answer: 7th

The wildcats have won 7 national championships 2nd only to UCLA. They won in 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996 and 1998.
4. This sports team at the University of Kentucky won their 15th national championship in 2006, and 8 of those were consecutive. Which team is it?

Answer: Cheerleading squad

The Wildcat Cheerleaders have won an unmatched 15 UCA National titles in: 1985, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999,2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006
5. Who was the first female governor of Kentucky?

Answer: Martha Layne Collins

Martha Layne Collins was the first female governor of Kentucky (1983-1987) and was considered for the vice presidential nomination at one point.
6. Which city in Kentucky was hit by an F-3 tornado on January 3, 2000 and was the first natural disaster of the new century in the state?

Answer: Owensboro

At 4:10 pm on January 3, 2000 a F-3 tornado hit Owensboro.
7. One of Kentucky's greatest treasures is the "Coal Miner's Daughter" herself, Miss Loretta Lynn. Where in Kentucky is Loretta's hometown?

Answer: Butcher Hollow

Butcher Hollow was also the setting for the movie "Coal Miner's Daughter". It was also the home of Country singer Crystal Gayle who, by the way, is Lorettas sister.
8. Which of these was served for the first time in 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky?

Answer: Cheeseburgers

The first cheeseburger was served at Kaelins Restaurant in Louisville in 1934.
9. Kentucky was the only state that (until 1992) could have two of these serving at the same time.

Answer: Govenors

Until a constitutional amendment in 1992, the Lieutenant Governor served as acting governor whenever the governor was out of the Commonwealth. Thelma Stovall is famous for having used her powers heavily in such circumstances.
10. Cumberland Falls has one of these regularly. What is it?

Answer: Moonbow

A moonbow is like a rainbow but shows up at night.
Source: Author uktwa

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