The Ultimate Nevada State Quiz

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https://shpo.nv.gov/uploads/documents/NV_SRHP_Program_Guidelines_(rev._2017).pdf
https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/heritage
https://www.unr.edu/museums
https://jic.nv.gov/About/History_of_Nevada/
How well do you know the Silver State? Test your knowledge on Nevada's fascinating history, breathtaking geography, rich culture, and notable events!

How well do you know the Silver State? Test your knowledge on Nevada's fascinating history, breathtaking geography, rich culture, and notable events!

1. What is the capital of Nevada?

Las Vegas
Reno
Henderson
Carson City

2. Which famous event is held annually in Black Rock Desert?

Vegas Music Fest
Reno Air Races
Hot August Nights
Burning Man

3. What year did Nevada become a state?

1864
1865
1863
1866

4. Which city is known as the 'Entertainment Capital of the World'?

Carson City
Las Vegas
Reno
Henderson

5. What is the highest point in Nevada?

Mummy Mountain
Wheeler Peak
Mount Grant
Boundary Peak

6. Which notorious gangster is often tied to the early development of Las Vegas?

Bugsy Siegel
Meyer Lansky
Tony Spilotro
Frank Rosenthal

7. What is Nevada’s state bird?

Gambel's Quail
Sage Grouse
Mountain Bluebird
Rock Wren

8. Which National Park is entirely within Nevada?

Lake Mead
Great Basin National Park
Valley of Fire
Death Valley

9. What is the name of the famous dam located along the Nevada-Arizona border?

Hoover Dam
Glen Canyon Dam
Parker Dam
Shasta Dam

10. Which river is a major water source for Nevada?

Colorado River
Columbia River
Green River
Snake River

11. What is the state motto of Nevada?

All for Our Country
Freedom's Frontier
Equality Before the Law
Honor the Brave

12. What prehistoric site can be found in Nevada?

Grimes Point
Gypsum Cave
Lovelock Cave
Spirit Cave

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