Do You Know Your Oklahoma History?

Oklahoma might not seem rich in history, but this state has a story that's all its own! Ready to find out how much you know about Oklahoma history? To the quiz!
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The name "Oklahoma" comes from the Choctaw Indian words "okla" and "humma", meaning what?
Red people
Big sky
Wild plains

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What is the nickname for the state of Oklahoma?
The Hoosier State
The Sooner State
The Oil State

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What date did Oklahoma become the 46th US State?
1907
1918
1942

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How many Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma?
25
10
5

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What is the highest point in Oklahoma?
Black Mesa
Gypsum Hills
Arbuckle Mountain

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Who explored the Great Salt Plains area of Oklahoma?
George Sibley
Hernando DeSoto
Vespucci

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What was the first capital of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Edmond

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What was the first fort established in what is now Oklahoma?
Fort Sill
Fort Gibson
Fort Arbuckle

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Carl C. Magee patented which invention in 1932?
The shopping cart
The parking meeter
The can opener

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How many counties are there in Oklahoma?
77
16
72

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Which of the following astronauts came from Oklahoma?
Gordon Cooper
Bernard A. Harris
Steve Hawley

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What was the first peace treaty negotiated between the United States and the Plains Indian tribes?
Treaty of Camp Holmes
Treaty of Fort Wise
Medicine Lodge Treaty
Based on the results of this quiz, you are Oklahoma okay! You know a little bit about the state of Oklahoma, but not quite as much as a true state resident. While you might not be the world's foremost expert on this state just yet, you certainly gave this quiz your all!

C+, Oklahoma Okay

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Whoa, congratulations! You're totally Oklahoma awesome! It's clear that you know the state of Oklahoma like only a true resident can. From epic state fakes to unknown history, you're clued in to what makes Oklahoma truly shine!

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Awesome! Based on the results of this quiz you're a total Oklahoma expert! You know the state of Oklahoma like only an actual expert on this state really can. From lesser known state facts to the rich history that makes Oklahoma tick, you know just about everything there is to know about the Sooner state!

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1
The name "Oklahoma" comes from the Choctaw Indian words "okla" and "humma", meaning what?
Red people
Big sky
Wild plains
2
What is the nickname for the state of Oklahoma?
The Hoosier State
The Sooner State
The Oil State
3
What date did Oklahoma become the 46th US State?
1907
1918
1942
4
How many Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma?
25
10
5
5
What is the highest point in Oklahoma?
Black Mesa
Gypsum Hills
Arbuckle Mountain
6
Who explored the Great Salt Plains area of Oklahoma?
George Sibley
Hernando DeSoto
Vespucci
7
What was the first capital of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Edmond
8
What was the first fort established in what is now Oklahoma?
Fort Sill
Fort Gibson
Fort Arbuckle
9
Carl C. Magee patented which invention in 1932?
The shopping cart
The parking meeter
The can opener
10
How many counties are there in Oklahoma?
77
16
72
11
Which of the following astronauts came from Oklahoma?
Gordon Cooper
Bernard A. Harris
Steve Hawley
12
What was the first peace treaty negotiated between the United States and the Plains Indian tribes?
Treaty of Camp Holmes
Treaty of Fort Wise
Medicine Lodge Treaty