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North Carolina became the _____ state to enter the Union.
2nd
8th
12th
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North Carolina's present constitution was adopted in what year?
1971
1889
1909
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What is the origin of the name North Carolina?
Charles I of England
Charles III of Spain
Louis XVI of France
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This is a major agricultural product of North Carolina.
Tobacco
Corn
Cotton
All of the above
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Which U.S. president was born in North Carolina?
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
John F. Kennedy
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Who was the Governor of the Lost Colony?
John Smith
John White
Sir Walter Raleigh
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What is the name of the oldest town in North Carolina?
New Bern
Bath
Raleigh
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The Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight in Kitty Hawk in North Carolina. In what year did this occur?
1908
1903
1893
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True or false: The first piece of gold discovered in the U.S. was in North Carolina.
True
False
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True or false: The first child born in America of English descent was a girl named Virginia Raleigh.
True
False
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What year was North Carolina first granted statehood?
1789
1799
1772
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True or false: North Carolina was one of the original 13 colonies.
True
False
This quiz revealed that you're a bit of a novice when it comes to the history of this state! Though you may not know the deep roots of this old and historic state, you gave this quiz your all and may have just learned something new along the way! Go you!
C+, North Carolina Novice
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This quiz revealed that you're North Carolina knowledgable! Sure, you may not be the world's foremost expert on North Carolina history, but you know far more than the average American citizen! Your knowledge is both impressive and rare!
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This quiz revealed that you're a true North Carolina expert! It's obvious that you know your North Carolina history the way only a true trivia buff can! From the early colonial days to the present constitution, you know this state like the back of your hand.
A+, North Carolina Expert
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You might think you know your North Carolina history better than most, but how well do you really know the unique history of this Southern state? It's time to put your knowledge to the ultimate test!
1
North Carolina became the _____ state to enter the Union.
2nd
8th
12th
2
North Carolina's present constitution was adopted in what year?
1971
1889
1909
3
What is the origin of the name North Carolina?
Charles I of England
Charles III of Spain
Louis XVI of France
4
This is a major agricultural product of North Carolina.
Tobacco
Corn
Cotton
All of the above
5
Which U.S. president was born in North Carolina?
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
John F. Kennedy
6
Who was the Governor of the Lost Colony?
John Smith
John White
Sir Walter Raleigh
7
What is the name of the oldest town in North Carolina?
New Bern
Bath
Raleigh
8
The Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight in Kitty Hawk in North Carolina. In what year did this occur?
1908
1903
1893
9
True or false: The first piece of gold discovered in the U.S. was in North Carolina.
True
False
10
True or false: The first child born in America of English descent was a girl named Virginia Raleigh.
True
False
11
What year was North Carolina first granted statehood?
1789
1799
1772
12
True or false: North Carolina was one of the original 13 colonies.
True
False
