How Much Do You Know About Colorado?

Colorado is one of the most beautiful states in America, but how much do you really know about this mountainous region? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out!
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What is the capital of Colorado?
Denver
Colorado Springs
Telluride

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What was the American state of Colorado named after?
The Colorado River
The Indian name for mountain
Marco Colorado the explorer

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What American State borders Colorado on the west?
Wyoming
Nevada
Utah

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What is the official Colorado state nickname?
The Vista State
The Centennial State
The Rocky Mountain State

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According to studies, Coloradans have the lowest rates of "what" of any state in America?
Stroke
Obesity
Depression

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The summit of what mountain is the highest point of elevation in Colorado?
Grand Mesa
Mount Elbert
Mount Big

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Colorado has the largest annual production of what?
Wine
Beer
Potatoes

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True or false: Colorado is the only state to turn down an Olympic bid.
True
False

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What time zone is Colorado located in?
Mountain
Eastern
Pacific

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On average, Colorado experiences how many days of sunshine per year?
300
200
100

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What is the oldest existing Colorado town?
Aspen
Colorado Springs
San Luis
Your knowledge on Colorado is a bit on the cold side! You know a few basic facts about the state, but not quite enough to truly ace this quiz. Worry not friend, in embarking on this bold Colorado quiz you put your knowledge to the test and learned something new!

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Colorado is one of the world's most beautiful places, but thanks to folks like you, it's also pretty awesome! You know that part of preserving the beauty of Colorado is knowing what makes it tick. From the culture and the history to the official state flower, you know this state far better than most!

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When it comes to the great state of Colorado, your knowledge is as sweeping and vast as the mountains that call this state home. You're keen on the history, the culture, and the little intricacies that make this state so special!

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1
What is the capital of Colorado?
Denver
Colorado Springs
Telluride
2
What was the American state of Colorado named after?
The Colorado River
The Indian name for mountain
Marco Colorado the explorer
3
What American State borders Colorado on the west?
Wyoming
Nevada
Utah
4
What is the official Colorado state nickname?
The Vista State
The Centennial State
The Rocky Mountain State
5
According to studies, Coloradans have the lowest rates of "what" of any state in America?
Stroke
Obesity
Depression
6
The summit of what mountain is the highest point of elevation in Colorado?
Grand Mesa
Mount Elbert
Mount Big
7
Colorado has the largest annual production of what?
Wine
Beer
Potatoes
8
True or false: Colorado is the only state to turn down an Olympic bid.
True
False
9
What time zone is Colorado located in?
Mountain
Eastern
Pacific
10
On average, Colorado experiences how many days of sunshine per year?
300
200
100
11
What is the oldest existing Colorado town?
Aspen
Colorado Springs
San Luis