New Mexico is one of America's most beautiful states, but it's also one of the most mysterious! How much do you really know about New Mexico? It's time to put your knowledge to the test!
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New Mexico has the second-highest percentage of Native Americans after what other state?
Alaska
Nevada
Utah
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New Mexico got its name in 1563, and again in 1581, by who?
Dutch explorers
Spanish explorers
Native Americans
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In what New Mexico city does a large artistic community thrives?
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Roswell
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The hottest ever temperature recorded in the state was what?
110 F
122 F
130 F
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New Mexico was the 47th state admitted to the Union by congress in what year?
1910
1912
1890
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In 1928 the discovery of what substance brought prosperity to the state?
Gold
Oil
Cotton
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What type of bombs were designed and manufactured at Los Alamos during World War II?
Ballistic missiles
Atomic bombs
Hydrogen bombs
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New Mexico is home to how many Air Force bases?
Four
Three
Six
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What is New Mexico's largest city?
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Taos
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How much water area does New Mexico have in square miles?
300 square miles
250 square miles
50 square miles
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Where does New Mexico rank among the states in production of crude oil and natural gas?
First
Third
Second
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What are the three major tribes represented in New Mexico?
Navajo, Pueblo and Apache
Cherokee, Navajo, and Shawnee
Navajo, Pueblo, and Cherokee
While you might know a bit when it comes to the state of New Mexico, you’ve still got a lot to learn before you can walk the walk with a true resident of this state! Worry not, in taking this quiz, you forged a great foundation to keep building upon. You’re awesome just for trying!
C+, New Mexico Novice
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Right!
While many may claim to know the state of New Mexico well, you actually do! It’s obvious that you take a great pride in learning your state facts and remembering the historical moments that made them what they are today. You’re whip smart, history savvy, and keen on the state of New Mexico! In other words, you’re awesome!
B+, New Mexico Maverick
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There’s no doubt about it, you know New Mexico as well as any resident! From state facts to state history, you know New Mexico as well as any true American patriot. Not only is it clear that you’re a history buff, but you’re quite obviously a knowledge hound as well. Go you!
A+, New Mexico Maestro
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Right!
1
New Mexico has the second-highest percentage of Native Americans after what other state?
Alaska
Nevada
Utah
2
New Mexico got its name in 1563, and again in 1581, by who?
Dutch explorers
Spanish explorers
Native Americans
3
In what New Mexico city does a large artistic community thrives?
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Roswell
4
The hottest ever temperature recorded in the state was what?
110 F
122 F
130 F
5
New Mexico was the 47th state admitted to the Union by congress in what year?
1910
1912
1890
6
In 1928 the discovery of what substance brought prosperity to the state?
Gold
Oil
Cotton
7
What type of bombs were designed and manufactured at Los Alamos during World War II?
Ballistic missiles
Atomic bombs
Hydrogen bombs
8
New Mexico is home to how many Air Force bases?
Four
Three
Six
9
What is New Mexico's largest city?
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Taos
10
How much water area does New Mexico have in square miles?
300 square miles
250 square miles
50 square miles
11
Where does New Mexico rank among the states in production of crude oil and natural gas?
First
Third
Second
12
What are the three major tribes represented in New Mexico?
Navajo, Pueblo and Apache
Cherokee, Navajo, and Shawnee
Navajo, Pueblo, and Cherokee
