Test your knowledge of the Lone Star State with our fun and educational quiz! From historical events to cultural landmarks, find out how much you really know about Texas.
1. What year did Texas declare its independence and become the Republic of Texas?
1861
1845
1836
1870
2. Which Texas city is the home of NASA's Johnson Space Center?
Dallas
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
3. What is the official state flower of Texas?
Sunflower
Rose
Sagebrush
Bluebonnet
4. Who was the founding father of Texas?
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Davy Crockett
James Bowie
5. Which river forms part of the border between Texas and Mexico?
Brazos River
Pecos River
Rio Grande
Red River
6. What is the capital city of Texas?
Dallas
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
7. Which city hosts the famous River Walk, a popular tourist destination in Texas?
Houston
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
8. Who was the infamous outlaw born in Rowena, Texas?
Sam Bass
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Butch Cassidy
9. What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Texas?
120°F
118°F
125°F
115°F
10. What is Texas' state nickname?
Golden State
Empire State
Sunshine State
Lone Star State
11. Which Texas city is the largest by population?
Dallas
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
12. What was the major historical event that brought Texas into the United States in 1845?
