Do You Know Your Arkansas History?

You may think you know your Arkansas history, but how much do you really know about this great southern state? Take these 12 trivia quiz questions and discover just how much you really know about Arkansas!
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This explorer first stepped into current day Arkansas looking for the legendary city of El Dorado:
Vasco Da Gama
Jacques Marquette
Hernando De Soto

Question 2/12

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In accordance with the Missouri Compromise, Arkansas entered the Union in 1836 along with what northern counterpart?
Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan

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This substance can only be found in a few places in North America, including Arkansas near Murfreesboro:
Emeralds
Diamonds
Sapphires

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True or false: In 1686, Frenchmen established the first European settlement on the Lower Mississippi near the Arkansas River.
True
False

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What year did Arkansas first achieve statehood?
1836
1850
1842

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Arkansas became the _______ state to secede from the union and join the Confederate States of America.
Tenth
Ninth
Second

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What year was Little Rock first established as the capital?
1821
1830
1845

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True or false: In the early days, most people in Arkansas worked in industrial factories.
True
False

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What year did the Memphis and Little Rock railroad open for passenger and freight service?
1849
1858
1860

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True or false: Arkansas possesses a wide variety of minerals, with annual production valued in excess of $1,000,000,000.
True
False

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True or false: The term Arkansas means strong wind and is derived from a name used by some Native Americans to describe the Quapaws.
True
False

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How many types of soil does Arkansas have?
Ten
Five
Six
Unfortunately, you're not well versed on your Arkansas history just yet! While you may know a bit about this great state, you still have a lot to learn when it comes to the rich history of Arkansas. Better luck next time!

C+, History Flop

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Right!
You are Arkansas history average! You may not know everything there is to know about Arkansas, but you have a strong foundational knowledge that you can build upon for years. Keep up the good work!

B+, Arkansas History Average

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You are Arkansas history awesome! You know the history of this state thew ay that only a true history buff can. It's obvious that you take the history of the states to heart. Keep on learning and never stop being curious about your country's history!

A+, Arkansas History Awesome

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Right!
1
This explorer first stepped into current day Arkansas looking for the legendary city of El Dorado:
Vasco Da Gama
Jacques Marquette
Hernando De Soto
2
In accordance with the Missouri Compromise, Arkansas entered the Union in 1836 along with what northern counterpart?
Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan
3
This substance can only be found in a few places in North America, including Arkansas near Murfreesboro:
Emeralds
Diamonds
Sapphires
4
True or false: In 1686, Frenchmen established the first European settlement on the Lower Mississippi near the Arkansas River.
True
False
5
What year did Arkansas first achieve statehood?
1836
1850
1842
6
Arkansas became the _______ state to secede from the union and join the Confederate States of America.
Tenth
Ninth
Second
7
What year was Little Rock first established as the capital?
1821
1830
1845
8
True or false: In the early days, most people in Arkansas worked in industrial factories.
True
False
9
What year did the Memphis and Little Rock railroad open for passenger and freight service?
1849
1858
1860
10
True or false: Arkansas possesses a wide variety of minerals, with annual production valued in excess of $1,000,000,000.
True
False
11
True or false: The term Arkansas means strong wind and is derived from a name used by some Native Americans to describe the Quapaws.
True
False
12
How many types of soil does Arkansas have?
Ten
Five
Six