Do You Know Your North Dakota History?

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What city is North Dakota's state capitol?
Bismarck
Fargo
Pierre

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President Benjamin Harrison, signed proclamations admitting North and South Dakota to the union in what year?
1901
1889
1850

Question 3/12

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The word "Dakota" is a corruption of a Sioux Indian word that means what?
Enemies
Allies
Water

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Native American social gatherings, called "powwows", are an important aspect of Indian culture, and occur regularly where?
On reservations
Throughout the state
In Bismarck

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Powwows were held most commonly in the spring, to celebrate the beginning of new life and the end of the what?
Winter
Spring
Fall

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What is the North Dakota State tree?
American Elm
Japanese Maple
Northern Pine

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Who first settled North Dakota?
The Spanish
Native Americans
The Dutch

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When did Europeans first begin to explore North Dakota?
18th century
19th century
20th century

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In the early days, North Dakota's economy was dependent on....
Oil
Coal
Agriculture

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How many major Indian tribes were prevalent in the North Dakota area?
5
7
2

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From the late 19th century, North Dakota's politics was generally dominated by the __________party.
Tea
Republican
Democratic

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What is the North Dakota State slogan?
Play here.
Legendary.
Unlikely.
Whelp, unfortunately you're still a bit of a novice when it comes to the history of this great state! Worry not, keeping up on the history of a state isn't easy. Some even date back thousands of years! What matters is that you know more now than when you first started the quiz. How awesome is that?

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You've got some serious North Dakota knowledge! Hey, we get it, history quizzes aren't easy, especially when they deal with specific states. Luckily, you've proven yourself to be a total history buff who respects what each state contributes to the total union. Be more impressive, we dare you!

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You're a total North Dakota expert! It's obvious that you know North Dakota as well as any resident or local historian. From the early days of Native American tribes to the early European settlers, you understand the impact this state has had on the US and culture. Go you!

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Every state has a story that's uniquely its own! In North Dakota, roots can be traced back thousands of years. Do you think you're an expert on North Dakota history? Embark on this quiz and find out!
1
What city is North Dakota's state capitol?
Bismarck
Fargo
Pierre
2
President Benjamin Harrison, signed proclamations admitting North and South Dakota to the union in what year?
1901
1889
1850
3
The word "Dakota" is a corruption of a Sioux Indian word that means what?
Enemies
Allies
Water
4
Native American social gatherings, called "powwows", are an important aspect of Indian culture, and occur regularly where?
On reservations
Throughout the state
In Bismarck
5
Powwows were held most commonly in the spring, to celebrate the beginning of new life and the end of the what?
Winter
Spring
Fall
6
What is the North Dakota State tree?
American Elm
Japanese Maple
Northern Pine
7
Who first settled North Dakota?
The Spanish
Native Americans
The Dutch
8
When did Europeans first begin to explore North Dakota?
18th century
19th century
20th century
9
In the early days, North Dakota's economy was dependent on....
Oil
Coal
Agriculture
10
How many major Indian tribes were prevalent in the North Dakota area?
5
7
2
11
From the late 19th century, North Dakota's politics was generally dominated by the __________party.
Tea
Republican
Democratic
12
What is the North Dakota State slogan?
Play here.
Legendary.
Unlikely.