Discover how much you really know about the Land of 10,000 Lakes! This quiz covers a range of topics from geography and history to culture and notable facts about Minnesota. Get ready to dive deep into this fascinating state!
1. What is the state capital of Minnesota?
Duluth
Minneapolis
Rochester
St. Paul
2. Which ethnic group constitutes the single largest by descent in Minnesota?
Scandinavian
German
Irish
French
3. What nickname is Minnesota known by due to its large number of lakes?
Land of 10,000 Lakes
Great Lakes State
River State
Lake State
4. Which mall in Minnesota is the largest mall in the United States by total area?
Rosedale Center
Southdale Center
Mall of America
Ridgedale Center
5. What type of climate does Minnesota have?
Mediterranean
Tropical
Continental
Arid
6. Which famous musician was born in Duluth, Minnesota?
Prince
Charles Schulz
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Bob Dylan
7. When did Minnesota become the 32nd U.S. state?
1865
1871
1849
1858
8. Which Native American tribes were the main residents of Minnesota in the 1600s?
Navajo and Iroquois
Cherokee and Choctaw
Dakota and Anishinaabe
Sioux and Apache
9. What is the highest point in Minnesota?
Mount Itasca
Blue Hills Peak
Red Lake Peak
Eagle Mountain
10. Which river forms part of the southeastern border of Minnesota?
Red River
St. Croix River
Missouri River
Mississippi River
11. Which major industry currently dominates Minnesota's economy?
Mining
Manufacturing
Services
Agriculture
12. Which renowned writer born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, wrote 'The Great Gatsby'?
