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1. What city in Virginia was the Capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

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Once Virginia seceded, the Confederate government moved the capital to Richmond, the South's second largest city. The move served to solidify the state of Virginia's new Confederate identity and to sanctify the rebellion by associating it with the American Revolution.

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How much do you know about Virginia history? Do you think you can pass this quiz? For this quiz, you should know what city in Virginia was the capital of the confederate states during the civil war, what famous poet attended the University of Virginia, but for only one semester.... see moreWhat memorable 80’s film was made in a mountain lodge in Virginia. This quiz will give you insight into the history of Virginia. Could you give it a go? see less

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2. What Virginia University is home to the oldest college building in the US?

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The Wren Building is the signature building of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Along with the Brafferton and President's House, these buildings form the College's Ancient Campus. With a construction history dating to 1695, it is the oldest academic building in continuous use in the United States.

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3. The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world and has TWICE the office space of what other famous US office building?

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The Pentagon is the world’s largest low-rise office building. Located in Arlington, it houses the U.S. Department of Defense and offers more than twice the office space of the Empire State Building.

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4. America's first ________ were produced in Baltimore back in the early 19th century. 

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Umbrellas were America's first produced in Baltimore in the early 19th century.

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5. Below are some of the names of the greatest baseball players of all time. Which one is originally from Baltimore, MD?

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Baseball icon Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the course of his career, Ruth went on to break baseball's most important slugging records, including most years leading a league in home runs, most total bases in a season, and highest slugging percentage for a season. He was among the first five players inducted into the sport's Hall of Fame.

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6. What classic 80's film was shot in a Mountain Lodge in Virginia?

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Mountain Lake Lodge in VA was the site for much of the on-location filming of the 1987 hit movie Dirty Dancing which starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. The Stone Lodge stood in for "Kellerman's Resort", a fictional mountain retreat in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York.

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7. Virginia has been dubbed the _____ Capital of the world.

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In 2014, The Washington Post reported that Ashburn, in Loudoun County, has more than 5 million square feet of data space. As a result, 70% of the world’s internet traffic passes through Ashburn. Those are still some pretty impressive numbers (we're looking at you, Silicon Valley).

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8. What famous poet attended The University of Virginia, but only for one semester because he couldn't afford it?

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Poe attended the University of Virginia for one semester but left due to lack of money. Poe fought with his father over the funds for his education and enlisted in the Army in 1827 under an assumed name. It was at this time that his publishing career began.

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9. Virginia is home to the first college fraternity in the United States. What was the name of the fraternity?

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Phi Beta Kappa, which was founded on December 5, 1776, at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, the second oldest institution of higher learning in America (Harvard is the oldest).

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10. Virginia's academic calendar is largely based off of:

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Virginia’s theme parks have ruled over the state’s academic calendar since 1986, when lobbyists for the state tourism industry helped usher through a bill prohibiting public schools in the state from opening before Labor Day, ensuring that kids would never have to choose between homework and roller coasters before the first Monday of September.

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What city in Virginia was the Capital of the Confederate States during...
What Virginia University is home to the oldest college building in the...
The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world and has TWICE...
America's first ________ were produced in Baltimore back in the early...
Below are some of the names of the greatest baseball players of all...
What classic 80's film was shot in a Mountain Lodge in Virginia?
Virginia has been dubbed the _____ Capital of the world.
What famous poet attended The University of Virginia, but only for one...
Virginia is home to the first college fraternity in the United States....
Virginia's academic calendar is largely based off of:
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