Like so many states in the South, Arkansas has a rich history that goes beyond what meets the eye. Do you think you know the history of Arkansas better than most? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out!

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What year did the Territory of Arkansas get admitted to the Union?
1850
1836
1890
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Arkansas, like most other Southern states, is part of the what?
The midwest
The bible belt
The tobacco belt
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What famous explorer visited the state in 1541?
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Hernando de Soto
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Napoleon Bonaparte sold Louisiana to the US in the year 1803, which included Arkansas, in a purchase known today as the what?
The Southern Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase
The New Orleans Accord
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On what date was the Territory of Arkansas organized?
July 5th, 1830
July 4th, 1819
August 1, 1801
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When Arkansas applied for statehood, what issue was raised in Washington DC?
The slavery issue
The tobacco issue
The confederate issue
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What did Arkansas vote to do when the Gulf states seceded from the Union in early 1861?
Voted to remain in the Union
Seceded immedietly
Tried to please both sides
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Arkansas's capital city has been Little Rock since 1821 when it replaced what?
Bentonville
Hot Springs
Arkansas Post
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What is one of the oldest sports in Arkansas?
Tennis
Hunting
Basketball
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When did the University of Arkansas first field a football team?
1890
1894
1901
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How many state parks does Arkansas have?
52
100
79
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Where was Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, born?
Hope, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Bentonville, Arkansas
Based on the results of this quiz, you are Arkansas history average! You know a bit about the history of this great state, but you could certainly stand to brush up on your skills! We think a refresher course in what makes this state so special is most definitely in order.
C+, Arkansas History Average

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are Arkansas history awesome! Few people outside of this state know Arkansas as well as you! It's clear that you're a history buff with a true knack for state trivia. Go you!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Arkansas history expert! You know Arkansas like only a true native resident can. From Arkansas' time as a territory to the time it gained statehood, you know everything worth knowing about the history of this great Southern state. Go you!
A+, Arkansas History Expert

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Right!
1

What year did the Territory of Arkansas get admitted to the Union?
1850
1836
1890
2

Arkansas, like most other Southern states, is part of the what?
The midwest
The bible belt
The tobacco belt
3

What famous explorer visited the state in 1541?
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Hernando de Soto
4

Napoleon Bonaparte sold Louisiana to the US in the year 1803, which included Arkansas, in a purchase known today as the what?
The Southern Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase
The New Orleans Accord
5

On what date was the Territory of Arkansas organized?
July 5th, 1830
July 4th, 1819
August 1, 1801
6

When Arkansas applied for statehood, what issue was raised in Washington DC?
The slavery issue
The tobacco issue
The confederate issue
7

What did Arkansas vote to do when the Gulf states seceded from the Union in early 1861?
Voted to remain in the Union
Seceded immedietly
Tried to please both sides
8

Arkansas's capital city has been Little Rock since 1821 when it replaced what?
Bentonville
Hot Springs
Arkansas Post
9

What is one of the oldest sports in Arkansas?
Tennis
Hunting
Basketball
10

When did the University of Arkansas first field a football team?
1890
1894
1901
11

How many state parks does Arkansas have?
52
100
79
12

Where was Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, born?
Hope, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Bentonville, Arkansas