How Much Do You Know About Missouri?

Missouri is a state that is known but seldom talked about! Do you think you know everything worth knowing about Missouri? It's time to put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

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What is Missouri's capital city?
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Kansas City

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Which state borders Missouri to the north?
Iowa
Nebraska
Ohio

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How many other states does Missouri border total?
Nine
Eight
Five

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St. Louis was founded by French settlers from New Orleans in what year?
1692
1801
1764

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What is now Missouri was acquired as part of the Louisiana Purchase and became known as the what?
Ohio Valley Territory
Missouri Territory
Louisiana Territory

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The state of Missouri is named for the what?
Iriquois Indians
The Missouri River
Early German explorers

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What metal does Missouri produce more of than all of the states?
Lead
Zinc
Iron

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What was the very first capital of Missouri?
St. Charles
Jefferson City
St. Louis

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What is the state bird of Missouri?
Blue bird
Cardinal
Robin

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True or false: The Pony Express began in Missouri in 1860.
True
False

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Which famous person hailed from Missouri?
Abraham Lincoln
Mark Twain
Ernest Hemingway

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What is the Missouri state dance?
Electric slide
Square dance
Charleston
Uh oh, this quiz revealed that you're a bit moot on the state of Missouri! You might know a bit about this state, but not quite enough to keep up with the locals. You'll need to conduct a bit more research before you can call yourself an expert on Missouri!

C+, Missouri Moot

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Right!
This quiz revealed that you've got the Missouri magic! It's obvious that you know the state of Missouri as well as any local! From common state facts to little known historical tid-bits, you know the state of Missouri better than the rest. Go you!

B+, Missouri Magic

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you're a total Missouri maverick! It's obvious that you know the state of Missouri like only a true resident can. From the state symbols and facts, to the history that made Missouri what it is today, you know this state better than the rest! Go ahead and brag a little, you've certainly earned it!

A+, Missouri Maverick

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Right!
1
What is Missouri's capital city?
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Kansas City
2
Which state borders Missouri to the north?
Iowa
Nebraska
Ohio
3
How many other states does Missouri border total?
Nine
Eight
Five
4
St. Louis was founded by French settlers from New Orleans in what year?
1692
1801
1764
5
What is now Missouri was acquired as part of the Louisiana Purchase and became known as the what?
Ohio Valley Territory
Missouri Territory
Louisiana Territory
6
The state of Missouri is named for the what?
Iriquois Indians
The Missouri River
Early German explorers
7
What metal does Missouri produce more of than all of the states?
Lead
Zinc
Iron
8
What was the very first capital of Missouri?
St. Charles
Jefferson City
St. Louis
9
What is the state bird of Missouri?
Blue bird
Cardinal
Robin
10
True or false: The Pony Express began in Missouri in 1860.
True
False
11
Which famous person hailed from Missouri?
Abraham Lincoln
Mark Twain
Ernest Hemingway
12
What is the Missouri state dance?
Electric slide
Square dance
Charleston