Do You Know Your Pennsylvania History?

Pennsylvania was an instrumental part of America's early history. Do you think you know your Pennsylvania history well? Embark on this quiz and discover how much you really know about this historic east coast state!
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True or false: The Dutch were the first to explore the area that is now Pennsylvania.
True
False

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Which is "the city of brotherly love?"
Pittsburgh
Allentown
Philadelphia

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Who is Pennsylvania named after?
Sir Admiral William Penn
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton

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True or false: Philadelphia served as the nation's capital for a portion of the 18th century.
True
False

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True or false: William Penn wanted Pennsylvania to be a haven for Quakers and other dissident religions.
True
False

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In population, Pennsylvania ranks where nationwide?
Second
Fifth
Seventh

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Over 60% of the space in PA is used for...
Urban development
Forest land
Water sheds

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Which became and still is the largest ethnic group in Pennsylvania?
Swedish
German
Dutch

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True or false: Pennsylvania used to be covered by glaciers.
True
False

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True or false: The Founding Fathers based the U.S. system of government on the Algonquian tribe of Pennsylvania.
True
False

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Which politician was so popular, Pennsylvanians elected him three times?
Governor Thomas Mifflin
Governor Tom Ridge
Governor Tom Wolfe

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How many miles of streams does Pennsylvania have?
55,000
83,000
20,000
While you may know a bit about the history of Pennsylvania, you're far from an expert just yet. In fact, you experienced more than a few pitfalls in taking this quiz. Worry not! With your curiosity and sound mind, we're sure you'll get it right next time.

C+, Pennsylvania History Pitfall

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a Pennsylvania history hero! While you may know every historical fact about this great state, you've laid a great foundation to build upon. Who knows what else you learned just by taking this quiz!

B+, Pennsylvania History Hero

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Few people possess the broad and expansive knowledge on Pennsylvania that you do. It's clear you're taken with this state and it's long and storied history in the United States. With a state full of history, there's still a lot left to learn!

A+, Pennsylvania History Expert

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Right!
1
True or false: The Dutch were the first to explore the area that is now Pennsylvania.
True
False
2
Which is "the city of brotherly love?"
Pittsburgh
Allentown
Philadelphia
3
Who is Pennsylvania named after?
Sir Admiral William Penn
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
4
True or false: Philadelphia served as the nation's capital for a portion of the 18th century.
True
False
5
True or false: William Penn wanted Pennsylvania to be a haven for Quakers and other dissident religions.
True
False
6
In population, Pennsylvania ranks where nationwide?
Second
Fifth
Seventh
7
Over 60% of the space in PA is used for...
Urban development
Forest land
Water sheds
8
Which became and still is the largest ethnic group in Pennsylvania?
Swedish
German
Dutch
9
True or false: Pennsylvania used to be covered by glaciers.
True
False
10
True or false: The Founding Fathers based the U.S. system of government on the Algonquian tribe of Pennsylvania.
True
False
11
Which politician was so popular, Pennsylvanians elected him three times?
Governor Thomas Mifflin
Governor Tom Ridge
Governor Tom Wolfe
12
How many miles of streams does Pennsylvania have?
55,000
83,000
20,000