Do You Know Your Maryland History?

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What was the first capitol of Maryland?
St. Mary's City
Baltimore
Silver Springs

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In its earliest colonial days, Maryland was a refuge for persecuted.....
Quakers
Catholics from England
Lutherans from Germany

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During the War of 1812, the British attempted to capture Fort McHenry and during the bombardment of the Fort, what song was written?
God Bless America
The Star Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful

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For whom was the colony of Maryland named?
The Virgin Mary
Queen Henrietta Maria
Queen Mary Stuart of Scotland

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What is Maryland's largest city?
Baltimore
Annapolis
Rockville

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What was the first town in Maryland and the seat of colonial government until 1708?
St. Mary's City
Providence
Rockville

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What were the names of the ships carrying Maryland's first settlers?
The Nina and the Pinta
The Ark and the Dove
The Mayflower and the Pegasus

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What line, drawn to establish the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania, was later used as a boundary between the free and slave states?
The North/South Line
The Mason Dixon LIne
The Yankee Line

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From November 26, 1783 to June 3, 1784, what city served as the capital of the United States?
Annapolis
Columbia
Washington D.C.

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The state song, "Maryland, My Maryland" is set to the tune of what Christmas carol?
Oh Holy Night
Joy to the World
O Tannenbaum

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What US state borders Maryland on its west?
Kentucky
West Virgnia
North Carolina

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The wild horses on Assateague Island are believed to be descended from what?
Horses from shipwrecks.
No one knows.
Old war lords.
Hey, being average isn't so bad! When it comes to Maryland, you know a little bit about this beautiful coastal state, but not quite enough to keep up with a true local. Worry not, in taking this quiz, you expanded your knowledge and learned something new!

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You're a total Maryland maverick! The state of Maryland has a rich history that isn't known by all, but it is known by you. It's obvious that you're a true state history buff with a keen mind for the events/people that helped grow America and Maryland into what it is today!

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You are a Maryland maven! Many people know a bit about the state of Maryland, but few people know this coastal haven as well as you. From the rich history to the modern culture, you're as keen on Maryland as one possibly can be!

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When it comes to the state of Maryland, how much do you know? Are you a total Maryland history buff or are you just learning the ropes? Take this tricky Maryland trivia quiz and find out how deep your knowledge goes!
1
What was the first capitol of Maryland?
St. Mary's City
Baltimore
Silver Springs
2
In its earliest colonial days, Maryland was a refuge for persecuted.....
Quakers
Catholics from England
Lutherans from Germany
3
During the War of 1812, the British attempted to capture Fort McHenry and during the bombardment of the Fort, what song was written?
God Bless America
The Star Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
4
For whom was the colony of Maryland named?
The Virgin Mary
Queen Henrietta Maria
Queen Mary Stuart of Scotland
5
What is Maryland's largest city?
Baltimore
Annapolis
Rockville
6
What was the first town in Maryland and the seat of colonial government until 1708?
St. Mary's City
Providence
Rockville
7
What were the names of the ships carrying Maryland's first settlers?
The Nina and the Pinta
The Ark and the Dove
The Mayflower and the Pegasus
8
What line, drawn to establish the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania, was later used as a boundary between the free and slave states?
The North/South Line
The Mason Dixon LIne
The Yankee Line
9
From November 26, 1783 to June 3, 1784, what city served as the capital of the United States?
Annapolis
Columbia
Washington D.C.
10
The state song, "Maryland, My Maryland" is set to the tune of what Christmas carol?
Oh Holy Night
Joy to the World
O Tannenbaum
11
What US state borders Maryland on its west?
Kentucky
West Virgnia
North Carolina
12
The wild horses on Assateague Island are believed to be descended from what?
Horses from shipwrecks.
No one knows.
Old war lords.