Do You Know About Montana?
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- 1.
Montana has the largest migratory herd of what animal in the nation?
- A.
Buffalo
- B.
Elk
- C.
Antelope
- D.
Deer
Correct Answer
B. Elk -
- 2.
What jewel of Montana is the only North American gem to be included in the Crown Jewels of England?
- A.
Yogo Sapphire
- B.
Yogo Emerald
- C.
Yogo Diamond
- D.
Yogo Ruby
Correct Answer
A. Yogo Sapphire -
- 3.
What is the capital of the state of Montana?
- A.
Butte
- B.
Helena
- C.
Boise
- D.
Lincoln
Correct Answer
B. Helena -
- 4.
Montana, with a land area of 145556 square miles, is ranked where compared to other states in total land area?
- A.
4th
- B.
7th
- C.
16th
- D.
36th
Correct Answer
A. 4th -
- 5.
When did Montana achieve statehood in the U.S.?
- A.
August 1, 1876
- B.
November 8, 1889
- C.
July 26, 1788
- D.
February 14, 1812
Correct Answer
B. November 8, 1889 -
- 6.
What lake in Montana is considered the largest natural freshwater lake in the west?
- A.
Kintla
- B.
Flathead
- C.
Grinnel
- D.
Swan
Correct Answer
B. Flathead -
- 7.
What is the highest point in the state of Montana?
- A.
Granite Peak
- B.
Sacagawea Peak
- C.
Heavens Peak
- D.
West Goat Peak
Correct Answer
A. Granite Peak -
- 8.
What is the most visited place in Montana?
- A.
Glacier National Park
- B.
Freezeout Lake
- C.
American Computer Museum
- D.
Ghost Art Gallery
Correct Answer
A. Glacier National Park -
- 9.
Who were the first inhabitants of Montana?
- A.
Plains Indians
- B.
Mountain Indians
- C.
Salish Indians
- D.
Piegan Indians
Correct Answer
A. Plains Indians -
- 10.
What does Montana's motto "Oro y Plata" mean?
- A.
Bronze And Platinum
- B.
Gold And Silver
- C.
Money And Power
- D.
Copper And Steel
Correct Answer
B. Gold And Silver -
- 11.
What is the official state tree of Montana?
- A.
Red Pine
- B.
Ponderosa Pine
- C.
Long Leaf Pine
- D.
Blue Spruce
Correct Answer
B. Ponderosa Pine -
- 12.
The state of Montana boasts the largest breeding population in the lower United States of what swan?
- A.
Trumpeter
- B.
Black
- C.
Whistling
- D.
Whooper
Correct Answer
A. Trumpeter -
- 13.
Where in Montana is it possible to see up to 1,700 nesting pelicans?
- A.
Crown Butte Wildlife Refuge
- B.
Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge
- C.
Sun River Wildlife Management Area
- D.
Freezeout Lake
Correct Answer
B. Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge -
- 14.
What outlaw built the first jail constructed in the state of Montana?
- A.
Joseph Huntley
- B.
Dutch Henry
- C.
Henry Thompson
- D.
Henry Plummer
Correct Answer
D. Henry Plummer -
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