How Much Do You Know About South Dakota?

South Dakota is one of America's most beautiful states, but how much do you actually know about this Northern region? Ready to put your knowledge to the test? To the quiz!
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Which is NOT a nickname for South Dakota?
Mount Rushmore State
Coyote State
Golden State

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How many presidential faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?
3
4
6

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What is the capital of South Dakota?
Pierre
Rapid City
Aberdeen

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What is the South Dakota State animal?
Bison
Coyote
Elk deer

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In the dust bowl, what was blown away by the wind?
The trees
The top soil
The houses

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Who is Mount Rushmore named for?
An ancient Indian tribe
A New York City lawyer
A local waterfall

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True or false: South Dakota is the fifth least populous state in the US.
True
False

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What is the largest city in South Dakota?
Sioux Falls
Rapid City
Fort Pierre

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Where might one find a lot of fossils in South Dakota?
Badlands National Park
Mount Rushmore
Sioux City

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What state borders South Dakota to the south?
Nebraska
Montana
North Dakota

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True or false: The Missouri river runs north to south through South Dakota.
True
False

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What is the state insect of South Dakota?
The locust
The honey bee
The mosquito
This quiz may have been a bust, but you did demonstrate a good base knowledge on South Dakota! Sure, you’re not an expert on this state just yet, but who really is? What matters most is you gave this quiz your all and learned a bit along the way. There’s no failure in that!

C+, South Dakota Slur

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Right!
When it comes to the state of South Dakota, you’re just about as smart and together as they come! It’s clear that you know as much about this state as anyone else and perhaps even a bit more. From the history to the culture, you know South Dakota well!

B+, South Dakota Smart

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Time to start bragging, you know the South Dakota better than most people who call this state home! It’s obvious that you’ve spent some time in this state or currently live there. From the history to the culture, you’re privy to what makes this state so special and unique.

A+, South Dakota Expert

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Right!
1
Which is NOT a nickname for South Dakota?
Mount Rushmore State
Coyote State
Golden State
2
How many presidential faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?
3
4
6
3
What is the capital of South Dakota?
Pierre
Rapid City
Aberdeen
4
What is the South Dakota State animal?
Bison
Coyote
Elk deer
5
In the dust bowl, what was blown away by the wind?
The trees
The top soil
The houses
6
Who is Mount Rushmore named for?
An ancient Indian tribe
A New York City lawyer
A local waterfall
7
True or false: South Dakota is the fifth least populous state in the US.
True
False
8
What is the largest city in South Dakota?
Sioux Falls
Rapid City
Fort Pierre
9
Where might one find a lot of fossils in South Dakota?
Badlands National Park
Mount Rushmore
Sioux City
10
What state borders South Dakota to the south?
Nebraska
Montana
North Dakota
11
True or false: The Missouri river runs north to south through South Dakota.
True
False
12
What is the state insect of South Dakota?
The locust
The honey bee
The mosquito