Colorado Trivia
Do you really know everything about Colorado?
- 1.
Which of these states borders Colorado?
- A.
Delaware
- B.
Oklahoma
- C.
New Hampshire
- D.
Georgia
Correct Answer
B. Oklahoma -
- 2.
Which Colorado mountain range contains the Continental Divide?
- A.
The Rockies
- B.
The Front Range
- C.
The San Juans
- D.
The Sangre De Cristos
Correct Answer
A. The Rockies -
- 3.
Where is the U.S. Air Force Academy located?
- A.
Boulder
- B.
Denver
- C.
Aspen
- D.
Colorado Springs
Correct Answer
D. Colorado Springs -
- 4.
What song was Katherine Bates inspired to write after viewing Pike's Peak?
- A.
Let Freedom Ring
- B.
The Star-Spangled Banner
- C.
America The Beautiful
- D.
America
Correct Answer
C. America The Beautiful -
- 5.
What did Zebulon Pike discover in 1806?
- A.
The Colorado Rockies
- B.
The Cumberland Gap
- C.
Pike's Peak
- D.
Gold
Correct Answer
C. Pike's Peak -
- 6.
What is the state bird and state tree of Colorado?
- A.
Lark Bunting And Colorado Blue Spruce
- B.
Mockingbird And Pecan
- C.
Cardinal And Tulip Tree
- D.
Cardinal And Buckeye
Correct Answer
A. Lark Bunting And Colorado Blue Spruce -
- 7.
When did Colorado achieve statehood in the USA?
- A.
December 11, 1831
- B.
May 29, 1848
- C.
December 10, 1817
- D.
August 1, 1876
Correct Answer
D. August 1, 1876 -
- 8.
The state of Colorado is located in which region?
- A.
Midwest
- B.
South
- C.
West
- D.
Northeast
Correct Answer
C. West -
- 9.
How many acres of skiable terrain are there in Vail, Colorado?
- A.
570 Acres
- B.
100,000 Acres
- C.
5,000 Acres
- D.
289 Acres
Correct Answer
C. 5,000 Acres -
- 10.
Who claimed Colorado in 1706?
- A.
Canada
- B.
Spain
- C.
Britain
- D.
France
Correct Answer
B. Spain -
- 11.
Which portion of Colorado was a part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
- A.
Southern
- B.
Eastern
- C.
Central
- D.
Western
Correct Answer
B. Eastern -
- 12.
What is the tallest mountain in Colorado?
- A.
Pikes Peak
- B.
Mt. Whitney
- C.
Mt. McKinley
- D.
Mt. Elbert
Correct Answer
D. Mt. Elbert -
- 13.
Which of these rivers does not have its headwaters in the State of Colorado?
- A.
Snake River
- B.
Rio Grande River
- C.
South Platte River
- D.
Arkansas River
Correct Answer
A. Snake River -
- 14.
"Colorado" is a Spanish word meaning what?
- A.
Reddish Colored
- B.
Beautiful Land
- C.
Colorful Mountains
- D.
Cowboys
Correct Answer
A. Reddish Colored -
- 15.
What is Colorado's average elevation in feet above sea level, making it highest of all 50 states?
- A.
6,800
- B.
7,543
- C.
1,000
- D.
5,280
Correct Answer
A. 6,800 -
- 16.
Of what stone is the Colorado state capital building made?
- A.
Cement
- B.
Marble
- C.
Gypsum
- D.
Limestone
Correct Answer
B. Marble -
- 17.
Which part of Colorado was gained when Texas became a part of the U.S.?
- A.
Western Colorado
- B.
Eastern Colorado
- C.
Central Colorado
- D.
Northern Colorado
Correct Answer
C. Central Colorado -
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