Do You Know Your Nebraska History?

Every state has a unique story that is all their own, including the great state of Nebraska? Do you think you know your Nebraska history better than most? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out1
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What is Nebraska's state capital?
Lincoln
Omaha
Kearney

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In what year did Nebraska become a U.S. State?
1867
1899
1901

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In which town in Nebraska did Charles Lindberg learn to fly?
Bellevue
Grand Island
Lincoln

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Which is NOT one of the historical trails that crossed the Nebraska Territory?
Oregon trail
Santa Fe trail
Mormon trail

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Nebraska played a big part in the early mail delivery system for the western half of the United States, called the "Pony Express". How long did it operate?
24 months
18 months
12 months

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What county in Nebraska is larger than the whole state of Connecticut?
Cherry
Holt
Custer

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Which Nebraska state park was used for a German P.O.W. Camp during World War II?
Fort Robinson State Park
Indian Cave State Park
Fort Meter State Park

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Who created Kool-Aid in 1927, in the city of Hastings, Nebraska?
Edwin Perkins
Thomas Edison
George Orwell

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What is the Nebraska state song?
Beautiful Nebraska
Nebraska the Free
My Heart Is in Nebraska

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Due to the Homestead Act, settlers migrated into Nebraska by the thousands to claim their free land granted by who?
Native American tribes
The Federal Government
French traders

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How many time zones does Nebraska have?
One
Two
Three

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Nebraska is split into two major land regions: the Dissected Till Plains and the what?
Great Plains
Blind Plains
Aztec Plains
Unfortunately, you're still a bit of a novice when it comes to the state of Nebraska! While you know a bit about this great plains state, you could definitely use a bit of a refresher course on the history!

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You are Nebraska knowledgable! Congratulations, you know the state of Nebraska far better than most. Sure, you might not be the world's foremost expert on this state, but you know more than enough to impress the locals!

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You've got some serious Nebraska know how! It's obvious that you know the state of Nebraska like only a true local can. From the earliest history to more modern times, nothing about this great state truly evades you!

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Right!
1
What is Nebraska's state capital?
Lincoln
Omaha
Kearney
2
In what year did Nebraska become a U.S. State?
1867
1899
1901
3
In which town in Nebraska did Charles Lindberg learn to fly?
Bellevue
Grand Island
Lincoln
4
Which is NOT one of the historical trails that crossed the Nebraska Territory?
Oregon trail
Santa Fe trail
Mormon trail
5
Nebraska played a big part in the early mail delivery system for the western half of the United States, called the "Pony Express". How long did it operate?
24 months
18 months
12 months
6
What county in Nebraska is larger than the whole state of Connecticut?
Cherry
Holt
Custer
7
Which Nebraska state park was used for a German P.O.W. Camp during World War II?
Fort Robinson State Park
Indian Cave State Park
Fort Meter State Park
8
Who created Kool-Aid in 1927, in the city of Hastings, Nebraska?
Edwin Perkins
Thomas Edison
George Orwell
9
What is the Nebraska state song?
Beautiful Nebraska
Nebraska the Free
My Heart Is in Nebraska
10
Due to the Homestead Act, settlers migrated into Nebraska by the thousands to claim their free land granted by who?
Native American tribes
The Federal Government
French traders
11
How many time zones does Nebraska have?
One
Two
Three
12
Nebraska is split into two major land regions: the Dissected Till Plains and the what?
Great Plains
Blind Plains
Aztec Plains