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    What is the two letter abbreviation for the state of North Carolina?

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    • Wa
    • Nc
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Explore key facts about North Carolina in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on state symbols, historical landmarks, and geographical trivia. Ideal for learners interested in state-specific history and geography.

North Carolina Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    What is the state bird and state tree of North Carolina?

    • Eastern Goldfinch And Oak

    • Cardinal And Pine

    • Hermit Thrush And Sugar Maple

    • California Seagull And Blue Spruce

    Correct Answer
    A. Cardinal And Pine
  • 3. 

    What lighthouse in North Carolina was, at the time it was moved in 1999, the largest ever relocated?

    • Price's Creek

    • Currituck Beach

    • Cape Hatteras

    • Diamond Shoals

    Correct Answer
    A. Cape Hatteras
  • 4. 

    What soft drink was invented and first served in New Bern, North Carolina in 1898?

    • Root Beer

    • Pepsi

    • Coke

    • Dr. Pepper

    Correct Answer
    A. Pepsi
  • 5. 

    What university in North Carolina is the oldest state university in the United States?

    • Chapel Hill

    • Appalachian

    • Duke

    • Winston-Salem

    Correct Answer
    A. Chapel Hill
  • 6. 

    Harker's Island, North Carolina hosts what annual festival in December?

    • Mt. Mitchell Craft

    • Core Sound Decoy

    • Peach

    • Appalachian

    Correct Answer
    A. Core Sound Decoy
  • 7. 

    Krispy Kreme Doughnut was founded in what North Carolina city?

    • Salisbury

    • Winston-Salem

    • Newton

    • Mooresville

    Correct Answer
    A. Winston-Salem
  • 8. 

    What waterfall in North Carolina is the highest waterfall in the eastern United States?

    • Whitewater Falls

    • Twin Boulder Falls

    • Upper Creek Falls

    • White Owl Falls

    Correct Answer
    A. Whitewater Falls
  • 9. 

    North Carolina with a land area of 48718 square miles is ranked here compared to other states in total land area?

    • 23rd

    • 28th

    • 46th

    • 34th

    Correct Answer
    A. 28th
  • 10. 

    Located in North Carolina, what is the tallest dam in the Eastern United States?

    • Fontana

    • Tillery

    • Walters

    • Blewett Falls

    Correct Answer
    A. Fontana
  • 11. 

    When did North Carolina achieve statehood in the USA?

    • November 21, 1789

    • April 28, 1788

    • March 4, 1791

    • June 20, 1863

    Correct Answer
    A. November 21, 1789
  • 12. 

    The North Carolina Seafood Festival is held the first weekend of what month?

    • October

    • November

    • July

    • June

    Correct Answer
    A. October
  • 13. 

    North Carolina was the first state in the nation to establish what kind of state museum?

    • Art

    • Science

    • Geography

    • History

    Correct Answer
    A. Art

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