Texas
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the state pepper of Texas?
- A.
Poblano
- B.
Bell
- C.
Jalapeño
- D.
Habañero
Correct Answer
C. Jalapeño -
- 2.
What is the state motto?
- A.
Friendship
- B.
Brotherhood
- C.
Loyalty
- D.
Lone Star pride
Correct Answer
A. Friendship -
- 3.
What is the state vegetable?
- A.
Asparagus
- B.
Broccoli
- C.
Sweet onion
- D.
Okra
Correct Answer
C. Sweet onion -
- 4.
What is the state fruit?
- A.
Pecos melon
- B.
Red grapefruit
- C.
Prickly pear
- D.
Blueberry
Correct Answer
B. Red grapefruit -
- 5.
What is the official dish of Texas?
- A.
Enchiladas
- B.
Steak and potatoes
- C.
Chicken pot pie
- D.
Chili
Correct Answer
D. Chili -
- 6.
What is the official state dance?
- A.
Square dance
- B.
Waltz
- C.
Texas two-step
- D.
Cotton-eyed Joe
Correct Answer
A. Square dance -
- 7.
How many different nations' flags have flown over Texas?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
D. 6Explanation
Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it. They are: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and the United States.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What soft drink was invented in Waco, Texas?
- A.
Coca-Cola
- B.
Sprite
- C.
Dr Pepper
- D.
RC Cola
Correct Answer
C. Dr PepperExplanation
Dr Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885. The Dublin Dr Pepper plant is located 85 miles west of Waco. There is no period after the Dr in Dr Pepper.Rate this question:
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- 9.
True or false: Austin is the first and only capital of Texas.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In 1836 five sites served as temporary capitals of Texas: Washington-on-the-Brazos: Harrisburg: Galveston: Velasco: and Columbia. Sam Houston moved the capital to Houston in 1837. In 1839 the capital was moved to the new town of Austin.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What city is the most populated in Texas?
- A.
San Antonio
- B.
Dallas
- C.
Austin
- D.
Houston
Correct Answer
D. Houston -
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