How Well Do You Actually Know Texas?

You might think you know everything worth knowing about Texas, but how much do you actually know when it comes to the Lone Star state? Ready to find out? Take these 12 quiz questions and put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

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First things first, what is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Houston
Dallas

Question 2/12

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What is the official state tree of Texas?
Silver birch
Walnut
Pecan

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After Houston, what is Texas' second most populated city?
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth

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What is the state motto of Texas?
Liberty and independence
Friendship
All for our country

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Which famed frontiersman fought in the battle of the Alamo?
Johnny Appleseed
Davy Crockett
Buffalo Bill

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If you're looking for the highest peak in Texas, you'll have to go to...
Bush Mountain
El Paso Ridge
Guadalupe Peak

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Which of the following states does NOT border Texas?
Mississippi
Louisiana
Oklahoma

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What is the official state bird of Texas?
Bluebird
Meadowlark
Mockingbird

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How many different flags have flown over Texas?
Five
Six
Three

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What natural resource made Spindletop famous in Texas?
Gold
Oil
Salt

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How many presidential libraries are in Texas?
Two
Three
Four

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Which Texas town is not named after a European city?
Athens
London
Barcelona
Based on the results of this quiz, you don't know Texas very well just yet! You might know a little bit about Texas, but you're not exactly an expert on this state just yet. You still have a bit to learn before you can consider yourself to be a true Texas native!

C+, Texas Novice

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you're a total ace when it comes to the state of Texas! You know this state better than just about anyone else. From the early history to the present day, few people know Texas like you do!

B+, Texas Ace

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you're a true Texas expert! From the Alamo to the culture of Austin, you know Texas like only a real native citizen can. You love Texas culture and everything this state holds close to its heart. Go you!

A+, Texas Expert

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Right!
1
First things first, what is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Houston
Dallas
2
What is the official state tree of Texas?
Silver birch
Walnut
Pecan
3
After Houston, what is Texas' second most populated city?
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
4
What is the state motto of Texas?
Liberty and independence
Friendship
All for our country
5
Which famed frontiersman fought in the battle of the Alamo?
Johnny Appleseed
Davy Crockett
Buffalo Bill
6
If you're looking for the highest peak in Texas, you'll have to go to...
Bush Mountain
El Paso Ridge
Guadalupe Peak
7
Which of the following states does NOT border Texas?
Mississippi
Louisiana
Oklahoma
8
What is the official state bird of Texas?
Bluebird
Meadowlark
Mockingbird
9
How many different flags have flown over Texas?
Five
Six
Three
10
What natural resource made Spindletop famous in Texas?
Gold
Oil
Salt
11
How many presidential libraries are in Texas?
Two
Three
Four
12
Which Texas town is not named after a European city?
Athens
London
Barcelona