Do You Know Your Kentucky History?

Do you think you're a true Kentucky history buff? It's time to find out! Take these 12 quiz questions and find out just how advanced your Kentucky history knowledge truly is. You might just surprise yourself!
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Question 1/12

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What year was the Commonwealth of Kentucky founded?
1791
1793
1792

Question 2/12

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What is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Frankfurt
Louisville
Lexington

Question 3/12

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What is Kentucky's state motto?
We dare defend our rights!
United we stand, divided we fall.
Truth and justice prevail.

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Which of these mountain ranges cuts through Kentucky?
The Appalachian Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The Sierra Nevadas

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What is the largest cave system in the world, found in Kentucky?
Mammoth Caves
Morengo Caves
Bowling Green Caves

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Which of these pioneers scouted Kentucky?
Daniel Boone
Marco Polo
Sacajawea

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How long is Wilderness Road Heritage Highway?
93 miles
193 miles
203 miles

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What was Colonel Sanders's first name?
Barry
Harland
John

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What is the state capital of Kentucky?
Lexington
Frankfort
Louisville

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What does Kentucky mean in the translations of the Algonquians Indian Tribe?
Land of Tomorrow
River Bottom
Head of a River

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What year did the Kentucky Derby first start?
1874
1875
1877

Question 12/12

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Kentucky is one of how many states formed as a commonwealth?
8
4
7
Unfortunately, this quiz revealed that you're a bit of a Kentucky history novice! You know bits and pieces about the history of this great state, but not enough to fully grasp the moments and events that shaped this state into what it is today. Worry not, at least you learned something new!

C+, Kentucky History Novice

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Right!
This quiz revealed that you are Kentucky history great! It's obvious that you know the state of Kentucky pretty well. Though you may have missed a question or two, you seem to have a great handle on the events that shaped this state into the place it is today.

B+, Kentucky History Great

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Right!
This quiz revealed that you are a Kentucky history buff! Few people outside of the commonwealth know Kentucky as well as you! From this state's wild beginnings to modern day events such as the Derby, you know Kentucky as well as any resident who calls this state home! Go you!

A+, Kentucky History Buff

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Right!
1
What year was the Commonwealth of Kentucky founded?
1791
1793
1792
2
What is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Frankfurt
Louisville
Lexington
3
What is Kentucky's state motto?
We dare defend our rights!
United we stand, divided we fall.
Truth and justice prevail.
4
Which of these mountain ranges cuts through Kentucky?
The Appalachian Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The Sierra Nevadas
5
What is the largest cave system in the world, found in Kentucky?
Mammoth Caves
Morengo Caves
Bowling Green Caves
6
Which of these pioneers scouted Kentucky?
Daniel Boone
Marco Polo
Sacajawea
7
How long is Wilderness Road Heritage Highway?
93 miles
193 miles
203 miles
8
What was Colonel Sanders's first name?
Barry
Harland
John
9
What is the state capital of Kentucky?
Lexington
Frankfort
Louisville
10
What does Kentucky mean in the translations of the Algonquians Indian Tribe?
Land of Tomorrow
River Bottom
Head of a River
11
What year did the Kentucky Derby first start?
1874
1875
1877
12
Kentucky is one of how many states formed as a commonwealth?
8
4
7