Maryland Trivia Question
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What is the two-letter state abbreviation for Maryland?
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MA
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MN
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MY
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MD
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This Maryland Trivia Question quiz assesses knowledge on various Maryland-specific facts, including state symbols, historical milestones, and geographical rankings. It's designed to enhance understanding of Maryland's unique contributions and status within the US.
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What are the state bird and state tree of Maryland?
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Kukui And Candlenut
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Baltimore Oriole And White Oak
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Great Carolina Wren And Sabal Palmetto
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Mockingbird And Sabal Palmetto
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A. Baltimore Oriole And White Oak -
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Crisfield, Maryland is known as what "Capital of the World"?
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Oyster
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Lobster
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Clam
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Crab
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A. Crab -
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In 1844 the world's first telegraph line was made between Baltimore, Maryland and what other city?
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Portland
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Austin
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Washington, DC
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Sacramento
Correct Answer
A. Washington, DC -
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Maryland with a land area of 9775 square miles is ranked here compared to other states in total land area?
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31st
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40th
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42nd
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18th
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A. 42nd -
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What Maryland resident was the U.S.'s first native-born saint?
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Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Rose Duschesne
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John Neumann
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Frances Cabrini
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A. Elizabeth Ann Seton -
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With what symbol of wisdom is Maryland's State House topped?
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Acorn
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Bell
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Coin
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Leaf
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A. Acorn -
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What is the name of Maryland's Route 40, the first federally-funded highway in the United States?
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Orioles Way
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National Road
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Baltimore Road
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Coast Highway
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A. National Road -
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What was the population of Maryland in 1980?
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3.14159
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7, 842, 763
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3, 781, 265
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4, 216, 941
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A. 4, 216, 941 -
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When did Maryland achieve statehood in the USA?
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December 12, 1787
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December 29, 1845
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September 9, 1850
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April 28, 1788
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A. April 28, 1788 -
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Which is the highest point in Maryland?
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Braddock Mountain
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Backbone Mountain
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Antietam Hill
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Allegany Mountain
Correct Answer
A. Backbone Mountain -
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Honored in Maryland, who was the first American woman to be a lawyer, a landowner and a taxpayer?
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Margaret Brent
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Janice Rita
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Christine Teller
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Mary Brant
Correct Answer
A. Margaret Brent -
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Which President had a monument erected in a single day in 1827 on a hillside in Boonsboro, Maryland?
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George Washington
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Thomas Jefferson
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James Madison
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John Adams
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A. George Washington -
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Maryland is home to which famous baseball hero?
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Babe Ruth
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Ty Cobb
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Jimmie Fox
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Stan Musial
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A. Babe Ruth -
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The infamous Doc Holliday was a student at what Maryland college?
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Baltimore College
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Washington College
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Morgan State University
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St. Mary's College
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A. Baltimore College -
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