Missouri is one of those states that most people recognize, but don't know much about. Do you think you can pass a Missouri history quiz with ease? Let's put your knowledge to the test! Ready? To the quiz!
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What does the name "Missouri" mean?
Town of of large canoes
Land of 1,000 lakes
Land of Lincoln
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St. Louis was founded by settlers from which country?
France
Germany
Sweden
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In what year did Missouri enter the union?
1621
1721
1821
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This became Missouri's state bird in 1927.
Bald eagle
Bluebird
Robin
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What is now Missouri was acquired as part of the Louisiana Purchase and became known as the what?
The Missouri Territory
The Missouri Land Trust
The Louisiana Missouri Territory
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What city was the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
St. Charles
St. Louis
Kansas City
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Which U.S. president was born in Missouri in 1884?
Bill Clinton
John Adams
Harry S. Truman
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St. Charles was the first, and temporary capital of Missouri, but was moved to what city in 1826?
Jefferson City
Springfield
Branson
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Missouri was admitted to the Union as a what?
A free state
A slave state
Neither
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There are many symbols on Missouri's state flag. Which of the following is NOT on the flag?
Two bears
A helmet
A sunflower
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Missouri Day is a time to honor the state and to celebrate the achievements of all Missourians. What day is this?
The third Wednesday in October
The fourth Friday in January
The first Monday of every month
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Many of the Irish and German immigrants settled in cities, and created a network of what?
Catholic churches
Unions
Restaurants
You have an average knowledge on the history of Missouri! Right now, you don't know as much about this midwestern state a some, but you certainly know enough to hold your own. What matters most is that you gave this quiz your all!
C+, Missouri Average
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Right!
You're a Missouri maven! Let's face it, not many Americans know as much about the state of Missouri as they should. Luckily, you're not one of them! You know this great state's history as well as any local native. That's something to be proud of!
B+, Missouri Maven
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You're a total Missouri maverick! It's obvious that you know the state of Missouri and it's storied history as well as any true local. From Lewis and Clark to the culture of St. Louis, you know this state way better than the average American. Go ahead, brag a little!
A+, Missouri Maverick
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Right!
1
What does the name "Missouri" mean?
Town of of large canoes
Land of 1,000 lakes
Land of Lincoln
2
St. Louis was founded by settlers from which country?
France
Germany
Sweden
3
In what year did Missouri enter the union?
1621
1721
1821
4
This became Missouri's state bird in 1927.
Bald eagle
Bluebird
Robin
5
What is now Missouri was acquired as part of the Louisiana Purchase and became known as the what?
The Missouri Territory
The Missouri Land Trust
The Louisiana Missouri Territory
6
What city was the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
St. Charles
St. Louis
Kansas City
7
Which U.S. president was born in Missouri in 1884?
Bill Clinton
John Adams
Harry S. Truman
8
St. Charles was the first, and temporary capital of Missouri, but was moved to what city in 1826?
Jefferson City
Springfield
Branson
9
Missouri was admitted to the Union as a what?
A free state
A slave state
Neither
10
There are many symbols on Missouri's state flag. Which of the following is NOT on the flag?
Two bears
A helmet
A sunflower
11
Missouri Day is a time to honor the state and to celebrate the achievements of all Missourians. What day is this?
The third Wednesday in October
The fourth Friday in January
The first Monday of every month
12
Many of the Irish and German immigrants settled in cities, and created a network of what?
Catholic churches
Unions
Restaurants
