Do You Know Your Virginia History?

Virginia is one of America's most beloved and historic states. The question is, do you really know your Virginia history well? It's time to find out! Embark on this 12 question trivia quiz and find out just how well you know this beautiful state!
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What year was Virginia first granted statehood?
1788
1776
1779

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What is Virginia's state bird?
The crow
The mockingbird
The cardinal

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Who was Virginia named for?
Queen Elizabeth I
Sarah Goode
King Henry I

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True or false: Jamestown was the first English settlement in the U.S.
True
False

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How many U.S. presidents were born in Virginia?
2
4
8

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True or false: The first peanuts grown in the United States were grown in Virginia.
True
False

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True or false: The Civl War ended with the surrender of Cornwallis in Yorktown.
True
False

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True or false: Virginia has had 2 capital cities: Jamestown and Richmond.
True
False

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True or false: Yorktown is the site of the final victory of the American Revolution.
True
False

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True or false: President Thomas Jefferson designed his own home and called it Monticello.
True
False

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True or false: George Washington's home, Mount Etna, is located in Virginia.
True
False

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True or false:Patrick Henry made his "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond.
True
False
This quiz revealed that you have an average knowledge on the history of Virginia! Do you have a few things to learn? Sure! But you've got a great foundation to keep building upon. Use this as an excuse to read up on Virginia, maybe even take a road trip to this beautiful state!

C+, Virginia History Average

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Right!
This quiz revealed that you know your Virginia history almost as well as a Virginia native! Unlike many Americans, you know the history of this iconic state well. From the early colonial days to the modern government, you know Virginia like a true history buff. Go you!

B+, Virginia History Victor

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Right!
This quiz revealed that you're a true Virginia history expert! From the early days in colonial Virginia to the modern times in cities like Alexandria and Richmond, you know Virginia as well as any Virginia native. Perhaps, even a little bit better!

A+, Virginia History Expert

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Right!
1
What year was Virginia first granted statehood?
1788
1776
1779
2
What is Virginia's state bird?
The crow
The mockingbird
The cardinal
3
Who was Virginia named for?
Queen Elizabeth I
Sarah Goode
King Henry I
4
True or false: Jamestown was the first English settlement in the U.S.
True
False
5
How many U.S. presidents were born in Virginia?
2
4
8
6
True or false: The first peanuts grown in the United States were grown in Virginia.
True
False
7
True or false: The Civl War ended with the surrender of Cornwallis in Yorktown.
True
False
8
True or false: Virginia has had 2 capital cities: Jamestown and Richmond.
True
False
9
True or false: Yorktown is the site of the final victory of the American Revolution.
True
False
10
True or false: President Thomas Jefferson designed his own home and called it Monticello.
True
False
11
True or false: George Washington's home, Mount Etna, is located in Virginia.
True
False
12
True or false:Patrick Henry made his "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond.
True
False