Quiz On Minnesota
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What is the two letter abbreviation for the state of Minnesota?
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ME
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MI
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MN
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MT
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Rochester, Minnesota is home to what world-famous medical facility?
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Mayo Clinic
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Mankato Clinic
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International Chiropractic Clinic
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Alliance Clinic
Correct Answer
A. Mayo Clinic -
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What is the state bird and state tree of Minnesota?
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Bluebird And Sugar Maple
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Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher And Redbud
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Ring-Necked Pheasant And Black Hills Spruce
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Common Loon And Red Pine
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A. Common Loon And Red Pine -
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When did Minnesota achieve statehood in the USA?
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November 21, 1789
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14-Feb-12
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August 1, 1876
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May 11, 1858
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A. May 11, 1858 -
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The original name of the settlement that became St. Paul, Minnesota involved which animal's eye?
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Bird's
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Pig's
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Dog's
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Cat's
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A. Pig's -
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The Hormel Company marketed the first canned ham in 1926 in what Minnesota city?
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Roseau
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Austin
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Akeley
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Minneapolis
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A. Austin -
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What is claimed to be the world's largest item, created by Francis A. Johnson in Darwin, Minnesota?
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Gum Ball
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Twine Ball
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Rubber Band Ball
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Sports Ball
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A. Twine Ball -
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The first automatic pop-up toaster was marketed in June 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota by what name?
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Breadmaster
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Toastmaster
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Bread Heater
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Bread Toaster
Correct Answer
A. Toastmaster -
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Minnesota with a land area of 79617 square miles is ranked where compared to other states in total land area?
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46th
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18th
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5th
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12th
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A. 12th -
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Which of the following is NOT a professional sports team based in Minnesota?
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Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
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Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
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Minnesota Wild (NHL)
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Minnesota Cardinals (MLB)
Correct Answer
A. Minnesota Cardinals (MLB)Explanation
The Minnesota Cardinals are not a professional sports team based in Minnesota. The state's Major League Baseball team is the Minnesota Twins. The other options are all Minnesota-based teams: the Minnesota Vikings (NFL - football), the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA - basketball), and the Minnesota Wild (NHL - hockey).Rate this question:
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The first open heart surgery and bone marrow transplant in the U.S. were done where in Minnesota?
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St. Cloud State University
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Mayo Clinic
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University Of Minnesota
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Winona State University
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A. University Of Minnesota -
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Who invented the first practical water skis in 1922 in Lake City, Minnesota?
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Patsy Sherman
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Edward Lowe
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Alexander Miles
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Ralph Samuelson
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A. Ralph Samuelson -
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In 1919, what cars did a Minneapolis factory in Minnesota turn out for the first time in the nation?
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Five-Wheeled Cars
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Armored Cars
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Electric Cars
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Air-Conditioned Cars
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A. Armored Cars -
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The stapler was invented in what Minnesota city?
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Minneapolis
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Avon
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Spring Valley
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Plymouth
Correct Answer
A. Spring Valley -
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