Just how well do you know the history of Kansas? Are you ready to find out? Take these 12 quiz questions and put your knowledge of Kansas history to the test!
Question 1/12
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Which of these is NOT a true nickname of Kansas?
The sunflower state
The Jayhawk state
The Bay state
Question 2/12
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What is the official Kansas state tree?
Cottonwood
Sweet Chestnut
Maple
Question 3/12
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What is the official Kansas state animal?
The deer
The buffalo
The fox
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Where did the state of Kansas get its name from?
The Kansa Native American tribe
The early European explorers
The first pioneers
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On January 29, 1861, Kansas became a U.S. State and entered the Union as a what?
A free state
A sovereign state
A commonwealth
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The first European to explore what is now Kansas was who?
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Sir Francis Drake
Question 7/12
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Where did Wild Bill Hickok serve as a deputy marshal?
Fort Riley
Fort McHenry
Fort Dodge
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In 1881 Kansas was the first state to adopt a constitutional amendment prohibiting what?
Cigarettes
Alcohol
Prostitution
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Kansas is bordered by what state on the north?
Nebraska
North Dakota
Iowa
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Which state borders Kansas on the south?
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
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Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp both were lawmen in what wild west city in Kansas?
Wichita
Dodge City
Fort Dodge
Question 12/12
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The city of Hutchinson has the world's largest and longest what?
Wheat elevator
Water tower
Grain silo
Uh oh! Unfortunately, you're a still a bit confused by the wild west history of this state! While you might know a bit about Kansas, you've still got a bit too learn! Go ahead and embark on the fascinating tale of this state. You won't be disappointed!
C+, Kansas Confused
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are Kansas clever! We suspect you've spent at least a little bit of time in the state of Kansas. You know your history and your state facts as well as any native!
B+, Kansas Clever
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are totally Kansas keen! Few individuals know the state of Kansas like you do. From Native American culture to the wild west, you know Kansas like only a true citizen can!
A+, Kansas Keen
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1
Which of these is NOT a true nickname of Kansas?
The sunflower state
The Jayhawk state
The Bay state
2
What is the official Kansas state tree?
Cottonwood
Sweet Chestnut
Maple
3
What is the official Kansas state animal?
The deer
The buffalo
The fox
4
Where did the state of Kansas get its name from?
The Kansa Native American tribe
The early European explorers
The first pioneers
5
On January 29, 1861, Kansas became a U.S. State and entered the Union as a what?
A free state
A sovereign state
A commonwealth
6
The first European to explore what is now Kansas was who?
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Sir Francis Drake
7
Where did Wild Bill Hickok serve as a deputy marshal?
Fort Riley
Fort McHenry
Fort Dodge
8
In 1881 Kansas was the first state to adopt a constitutional amendment prohibiting what?
Cigarettes
Alcohol
Prostitution
9
Kansas is bordered by what state on the north?
Nebraska
North Dakota
Iowa
10
Which state borders Kansas on the south?
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
11
Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp both were lawmen in what wild west city in Kansas?
Wichita
Dodge City
Fort Dodge
12
The city of Hutchinson has the world's largest and longest what?
Wheat elevator
Water tower
Grain silo
