How Much Do You Know About North Carolina?

North Carolina is often ranked as one of America's most popular destinations. The question is: how much do you really know about this great southern state? Take these 12 trivia quiz questions and put your knowledge to the test!
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What is North Carolina's capital city?
Raleigh
Asheville
Columbia

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What is North Carolina's largest city?
Charlotte
Raleigh
Asheville

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What borders North Carolina to the east?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
The Gulf of Mexico

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What is North Carolina's highest point in elevation?
Grandfather Mountain
Mount Mitchell
Cold Mountain

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What is the North Carolina State bird?
The Blue Jay
The Cardinal
The Gold Finch

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What is the North Carolina State beverage?
Sweet tea
Bourbon
Milk

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North Carolina was where the first successful flight was executed by what pair of brothers, near Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903?
The Orville Brothers
The Rodenbach Brothers
The Wright Brothers

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In 1795, North Carolina opened the first public "what" in the United States?
High school
Library
University

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What states border North Carolina to the south?
South Carolina and Tennessee
South Carolina and Georgia
South Carolina and Virginia

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North Carolina is bordered to the north by what state?
Kentucky
Virginia
Delaware

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Where does North Carolina rank among the states in population?
It is the 5th most populous state
It is the 10th most populous state
It is the 20th most populous state

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How many North Carolinians served in the military during the Civil War?
175,000
125,000
50,000
This quiz revealed that you're a North Carolina novice! You might know a bit about this state, but you still have a ways to go before you can consider yourself a true North Carolina expert. Maybe this is a good reason to book a short vacation to this epic east coast state!

C+, North Carolina Novice

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are North Carolina knowledgable! This quiz made one thing abundantly clear: you know North Carolina as well as anyone who calls this state home. From the history of this state to the facts that make North Carolina so unique, few people hold a candle to your knowledge.

B+, North Carolina Knowledgable

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are true North Carolina expert! It's obvious that no one knows this state quite as well as you. Not only are you keen on the facts that make North Carolina so special, but you know your history facts as well. Your knowledge truly sets you apart from the pack!

A+, North Carolina Expert

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Right!
1
What is North Carolina's capital city?
Raleigh
Asheville
Columbia
2
What is North Carolina's largest city?
Charlotte
Raleigh
Asheville
3
What borders North Carolina to the east?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
The Gulf of Mexico
4
What is North Carolina's highest point in elevation?
Grandfather Mountain
Mount Mitchell
Cold Mountain
5
What is the North Carolina State bird?
The Blue Jay
The Cardinal
The Gold Finch
6
What is the North Carolina State beverage?
Sweet tea
Bourbon
Milk
7
North Carolina was where the first successful flight was executed by what pair of brothers, near Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903?
The Orville Brothers
The Rodenbach Brothers
The Wright Brothers
8
In 1795, North Carolina opened the first public "what" in the United States?
High school
Library
University
9
What states border North Carolina to the south?
South Carolina and Tennessee
South Carolina and Georgia
South Carolina and Virginia
10
North Carolina is bordered to the north by what state?
Kentucky
Virginia
Delaware
11
Where does North Carolina rank among the states in population?
It is the 5th most populous state
It is the 10th most populous state
It is the 20th most populous state
12
How many North Carolinians served in the military during the Civil War?
175,000
125,000
50,000