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When did Oregon enter the Union?
1859
1870
1900
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Who was the first Governor of Oregon?
Gov. William H. Howe
Gov. Eugene Kelly
Gov. Elmo Everett Smith
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What was the name for the route originally used by fur trappers that became a pathway to reach Oregon?
The Trail of Tears
The Oregon Way
The Oregon Trail
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Which famous expedition explored the area of Oregon in 1805?
Lewis and Clark
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand and Rowe
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What is the origin of the name Oregon?
Land of Resentment
Land of Lincoln
Land of Plenty
It is not known
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This became Oregon's state animal in 1969.
The bald eagle
The grizzly bear
The beaver
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The Oregon state flag was adopted in _______.
1805
1925
1869
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What city was Oregon's capital from 1848 until 1852, when the capital was moved to Salem?
Portland
Bend
Oregon City
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For how many years have humans lived in the area that is now Oregon?
For at least 30,000 years
For at least 15,000 years
For over 100,000 years
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Who were the first Europeans to visit Oregon?
The Spanish
The Dutch
The British
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What percentage of the state of Oregon is covered in forest?
46%
70%
55%
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Oregon's industrial expansion began following the 1933–1937 construction of what?
The Bonneville Dam
The Hoover Dam
The Space Needle
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Oregon expert! There's no doubt in our minds that you know Oregon in a way that few people outside of the state actually can. From early history to modern culture, you know Oregon just about as well as any native, past or present!
A+, Oregon Expert
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Oregon may be one one of America's most popular states, but how well do you really know the history of this region? Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out how well you know your Oregon history!
1
When did Oregon enter the Union?
1859
1870
1900
2
Who was the first Governor of Oregon?
Gov. William H. Howe
Gov. Eugene Kelly
Gov. Elmo Everett Smith
3
What was the name for the route originally used by fur trappers that became a pathway to reach Oregon?
The Trail of Tears
The Oregon Way
The Oregon Trail
4
Which famous expedition explored the area of Oregon in 1805?
Lewis and Clark
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand and Rowe
5
What is the origin of the name Oregon?
Land of Resentment
Land of Lincoln
Land of Plenty
It is not known
6
This became Oregon's state animal in 1969.
The bald eagle
The grizzly bear
The beaver
7
The Oregon state flag was adopted in _______.
1805
1925
1869
8
What city was Oregon's capital from 1848 until 1852, when the capital was moved to Salem?
Portland
Bend
Oregon City
9
For how many years have humans lived in the area that is now Oregon?
For at least 30,000 years
For at least 15,000 years
For over 100,000 years
10
Who were the first Europeans to visit Oregon?
The Spanish
The Dutch
The British
11
What percentage of the state of Oregon is covered in forest?
46%
70%
55%
12
Oregon's industrial expansion began following the 1933–1937 construction of what?
The Bonneville Dam
The Hoover Dam
The Space Needle
