Tennessee is one of the nations most historic states, but how much do you really know about the history of Tennessee? It's time to find out! Embark on this tricky history quiz and put your knowledge to the test!
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What is the name of the first explorer in 1540 to visit the area later known as Tennessee?
Hernando de Soto
Ponce De Leon
Christopher Columbus
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Which country controlled the Tennessee land after the conclusion of the French and Indian wars in 1763?
France
Great Britain
Spain
Question 3/12
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The term 'Tennessee' is derived from what Cherokee word?
Tanasi
Alma
Tenashi
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What year was Tennessee first granted statehood?
1796
1777
1786
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What do the three stars on the Tennessee flag symbolize?
The three different land forms of the state
The number of presidents born in the state
The number of battles won during the Civil War
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Which of the following is NOT one of Tennessee's official state songs?
Rocky Top
Our Tennessee
Tennessee, my homeland
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Tennessee is bordered by what other two US States to the north?
North Carolina and Kentucky
Kentucky and Virginia
Alabama and Arkansas
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Tennessee was the last state to leave the Union at the outbreak of the U.S. Civil War, and the first state to what?
Be readmitted into the Union
Try and declare sovereignty
Abolish slavery
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Tennessee provided more "what" for the Confederate Army than any other state?
Food
Supplies
Soldiers
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The success of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s helped make Nashville the center of the what?
Agriculture
Country Music
Tourism
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In what city is Elvis Presley's Graceland residence and tomb?
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
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The modern spelling of the state is attributed to what governor of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s?
Andrew Jackson
James Glen
John WIlliams
Unfortunately, you didn't pass this Tennessee history quiz! Though you may know a few basics when it comes to the storied past of this state, you've still got a bit to learn before you can consider yourself a true Tennessee history expert. Fret not, in taking this quiz, you got a head start on your Tennessee education!
C+, Tennessee History Terse
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Right!
You are a true titan of Tennessee history! Do you secretly live in this beautiful state? If not, you sure could have fooled us! You know the history of this state better than most of the people who actually live there. Be proud of your epic knowledge!
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This quiz made one thing abundantly clear: you are a true Tennessee history expert! If you don't live in this Southern state, you certainly should. In fact, we think you could easily earn honorary citizenship for your knowledge of Tennessee's storied history! You're a history buff with a keen mind for state trivia. Keep up the good work!
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Right!
1
What is the name of the first explorer in 1540 to visit the area later known as Tennessee?
Hernando de Soto
Ponce De Leon
Christopher Columbus
2
Which country controlled the Tennessee land after the conclusion of the French and Indian wars in 1763?
France
Great Britain
Spain
3
The term 'Tennessee' is derived from what Cherokee word?
Tanasi
Alma
Tenashi
4
What year was Tennessee first granted statehood?
1796
1777
1786
5
What do the three stars on the Tennessee flag symbolize?
The three different land forms of the state
The number of presidents born in the state
The number of battles won during the Civil War
6
Which of the following is NOT one of Tennessee's official state songs?
Rocky Top
Our Tennessee
Tennessee, my homeland
7
Tennessee is bordered by what other two US States to the north?
North Carolina and Kentucky
Kentucky and Virginia
Alabama and Arkansas
8
Tennessee was the last state to leave the Union at the outbreak of the U.S. Civil War, and the first state to what?
Be readmitted into the Union
Try and declare sovereignty
Abolish slavery
9
Tennessee provided more "what" for the Confederate Army than any other state?
Food
Supplies
Soldiers
10
The success of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s helped make Nashville the center of the what?
Agriculture
Country Music
Tourism
11
In what city is Elvis Presley's Graceland residence and tomb?
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
12
The modern spelling of the state is attributed to what governor of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s?
Andrew Jackson
James Glen
John WIlliams
