Think you know Alabama? From its rolling hills and historic landmarks to its rich culture and famous people, this quiz will test your knowledge on all things Alabama. Are you ready to prove you're an expert on the Heart of Dixie?
1. Which of these rivers is a major river in Alabama?
Alabama River
Tennessee River
Black Warrior River
Coosa River
2. In what year did Alabama become a U.S. state?
1819
1803
1861
1823
3. Which Native American tribes were historically present in Alabama?
Seminole, Timucua, Apalachee, Calusa
Huron, Potawatomi, Shawnee, Miami
Catawba, Lumbee, Saponi, Yuchi
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek
4. Which event made Rosa Parks a notable figure in the civil rights movement?
Refused to give up her bus seat
Organized Selma to Montgomery march
Delivered a speech in Selma
Participated in Freedom Rides
5. Where is the U.S. Space and Rocket Center located?
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Huntsville
6. What is Alabama's state bird?
Mockingbird
Cardinal
Yellowhammer
Bluebird
7. What traditional music style is Hank Williams associated with?
Country
Blues
Rock
Jazz
8. Which of these cities has never been a capital of Alabama?
Huntsville
Montgomery
Birmingham
Cahaba
9. What significant prehistoric site is preserved in Alabama?
Russell Cave
Old Cahawba
Moundville Archaeological Park
Fort Morgan
10. Which festival does Mobile host that is the oldest in North America?
Rattlesnake Rodeo
America’s Junior Miss
Mardi Gras
Azalea Trail
11. Which Alabamian is known for his work in agriculture and invention?