New Mexico Quiz

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1.

What are the state bird and state tree of New Mexico?
- A.
  
  Chickadee And White Pine
- B.
  
  Roadrunner And Pinon
- C.
  
  Baltimore Oriole And White Oak
- D.
  
  Western Meadowlark And Douglas Fir
2.

Each October, Albuquerque, New Mexico hosts the world's largest international event with what theme?
- A.
  
  Pinata
- B.
  
  Motor Boat
- C.
  
  Fireworks
- D.
  
  Hot Air Balloon
3.

What is New Mexico's longest river?
- A.
  
  Pecos River
- B.
  
  Rio Chama
- C.
  
  Santa Fe River
- D.
  
  Rio Grande
4.

What can the leaves of the Yucca, New Mexico's state flower, be used to make?
- A.
  
  Rope And Baskets
- B.
  
  Plates And Bowls
- C.
  
  Paper And Pencils
- D.
  
  Cups And Spoons
5.

What was the name of the New Mexico bear cub that became the National Fire Safety symbol?
- A.
  
  Safety
- B.
  
  Smokey
- C.
  
  Sunny
- D.
  
  Chip
6.

Which state is known as the "Land of Enchantment"?
- A.
  
  Utah
- B.
  
  California
- C.
  
  New Mexico
- D.
  
  Colorado
7.

What is the white sand at the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico made of?
- A.
  
  Diamonds
- B.
  
  Quartz Crystals
- C.
  
  Gypsum Crystals
- D.
  
  Jadeite
8.

What New Mexico town is known for its annual duck races?
- A.
  
  Ramah
- B.
  
  Pecos
- C.
  
  Deming
- D.
  
  Gila
9.

New Mexico with a land area of 121359 square miles is ranked here compared to other states in total land area?
- A.
  
  5th
- B.
  
  20th
- C.
  
  8th
- D.
  
  33rd
10.

When did New Mexico achieve statehood in the USA?
- A.
  
  July 3, 1890
- B.
  
  May 11, 1858
- C.
  
  6-Jan-12
- D.
  
  February 6, 1788
11.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, the highest capital city in the U.S., is at what elevation above sea-level?
- A.
  
  8,000 Feet
- B.
  
  7,000 Feet
- C.
  
  9,000 Feet
- D.
  
  6,000 Feet
12.

What New Mexico city makes the world's largest enchilada in October at the "Whole Enchilada Fiesta"?
- A.
  
  Las Cruces
- B.
  
  Albuquerque
- C.
  
  Mescalero
- D.
  
  Texico
13.

Built in 1610 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, what is one of the oldest public buildings in America?
- A.
  
  House Of Governors
- B.
  
  Palace Of Governors
- C.
  
  City Of Governors
- D.
  
  Home Of Governors
14.

What Native American group has a reservation covering 14 million acres in New Mexico?
- A.
  
  Cherokee
- B.
  
  Navajo
- C.
  
  Pueblo
- D.
  
  Apache

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