You might think you know everything worth knowing about the state of Montana, but how much do you actually know about this wide open state? It's time to put your knowledge to the test with this Montana trivia quiz!
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What year was Montana granted statehood?
1882
1896
1889
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When was the first gold discovered in Montana?
1852
1896
1872
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What is the origin of the state of Montana's name?
It is derived from Spanish
It is derived from Swedish
It is derived from French
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Henry Plummer was the 'outlaw' sheriff of which Montana town?
Virginia City
Last Chance Gulch
Bannack
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Montana was the only one of the 48 US States during World War II to not have a " what" named after it?
A plane
A battleship
A tank
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In Montana, the 1918 Influenza epidemic killed how many people?
5,000
10,000
1,000
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About what percentage of Montana is covered in Forests?
35 percent
25 percent
50 percent
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The Homestead Act of 1862 provided what to settlers?
Free housing
Free livestock
Free land up to 160 acres
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The Desert Land Act of 1877 allowed settlement of arid lands in the west and gave 640 acres to settlers for $.25 per acre and a promise to....
Fertilize the land
Irrigate the land
Settle the land
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What was it that created Quake Lake in 1959?
A landslide
A flood
A bomb
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For the war effort in World War I, Montana's Remount station in Miles City provided 10,000 what?
Guns
Calvary horses
Bayonet blades
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Montana is slightly larger than which Asian country?
South Korea
Japan
Vietnam
Unfortunately, this quiz proved that your knowledge of Montana is a bit on the mundane side! While you might know a little bit about this state, you still have a lot to learn if you want to be a true Montana expert. Try again soon!
C+, Montana Mundane
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Montana maverick! Are you secretly from the state of Montana? If not, you should be! You know this state just as well as a true citizen. You're a true force to be reckoned with when it comes to Montana history!
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This quiz revealed that you possess some true Montana mastery! It's obvious that you know the state of Montana better than most. From the storied history of this state to the present day, you know Montana like only a true citizen can. Go you!
A+, Montana Mastery
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Right!
1
What year was Montana granted statehood?
1882
1896
1889
2
When was the first gold discovered in Montana?
1852
1896
1872
3
What is the origin of the state of Montana's name?
It is derived from Spanish
It is derived from Swedish
It is derived from French
4
Henry Plummer was the 'outlaw' sheriff of which Montana town?
Virginia City
Last Chance Gulch
Bannack
5
Montana was the only one of the 48 US States during World War II to not have a " what" named after it?
A plane
A battleship
A tank
6
In Montana, the 1918 Influenza epidemic killed how many people?
5,000
10,000
1,000
7
About what percentage of Montana is covered in Forests?
35 percent
25 percent
50 percent
8
The Homestead Act of 1862 provided what to settlers?
Free housing
Free livestock
Free land up to 160 acres
9
The Desert Land Act of 1877 allowed settlement of arid lands in the west and gave 640 acres to settlers for $.25 per acre and a promise to....
Fertilize the land
Irrigate the land
Settle the land
10
What was it that created Quake Lake in 1959?
A landslide
A flood
A bomb
11
For the war effort in World War I, Montana's Remount station in Miles City provided 10,000 what?
Guns
Calvary horses
Bayonet blades
12
Montana is slightly larger than which Asian country?
South Korea
Japan
Vietnam
