How Well Do You Know Your Virginia History?

Virginia is one of America's oldest and most historic regions, but how much do you really know about this east cost state? It's time to put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

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What is the Virginia State Nickname?
The Old Dominion
The First State
The Presidential State

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What is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia?
Alexandria
Richmond
Fairfax

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Williamsburg was Virginia's capital from when to when?
1699 to 1780.
1780 to 1850
1800-19000

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What document were the Virginians instrumental in writing?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Indepencence
The Articles of the Confederation

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True or false: Virginia was named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I.
True
False

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Jamestown, the first of the original 13 Colonies was founded for the purpose of what?
Tobacco cultivation
Silk cultivation
Cotton cultivation

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Who many US presidents were born in Virginia?
6
10
8

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What year was the College of William and Mary founded?
1693
1776
1801

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10th of the 13 original colonies, Virginia was admitted to the union on June 25th of what year?
1788
1777
1790

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True or false: The states of Kentucky & West Virginia were formed from sections of the state of Virginia.
True
False

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What was the name of George Washington's Virginia home?
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Montgomery

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How many capital cities has Virginia had?
Two
Three
Four
Based on the results of this quiz, you have an average knowledge on the history of Virginia! When it comes to Virginia, you know the basics that many of us were taught in grade school and in middle schools. You're keen on the foundation that Virginia was built upon. There's no failure in that!

C+, Virginia History Average

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a total Virginia history ace! It's clear that you paid attention to your Virginia history lessons in grade school and beyond. You're truly knowledgable on the state of Virginia and the history that made the state what is today.

B+, Virginia History Ace

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a Virginia history master! It's obvious that you know the state of Virginia like only a true citizen of the state can. From the early days of Williamsburg to the current state of affairs, you know Virginia better than anyone else!

A+, Virginia History Master

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Right!
1
What is the Virginia State Nickname?
The Old Dominion
The First State
The Presidential State
2
What is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia?
Alexandria
Richmond
Fairfax
3
Williamsburg was Virginia's capital from when to when?
1699 to 1780.
1780 to 1850
1800-19000
4
What document were the Virginians instrumental in writing?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Indepencence
The Articles of the Confederation
5
True or false: Virginia was named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I.
True
False
6
Jamestown, the first of the original 13 Colonies was founded for the purpose of what?
Tobacco cultivation
Silk cultivation
Cotton cultivation
7
Who many US presidents were born in Virginia?
6
10
8
8
What year was the College of William and Mary founded?
1693
1776
1801
9
10th of the 13 original colonies, Virginia was admitted to the union on June 25th of what year?
1788
1777
1790
10
True or false: The states of Kentucky & West Virginia were formed from sections of the state of Virginia.
True
False
11
What was the name of George Washington's Virginia home?
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Montgomery
12
How many capital cities has Virginia had?
Two
Three
Four