Think you know everything there is to know about Virginia? Test your knowledge of the Old Dominion's geography, history, cultural landmarks, and notable events. See how many fun facts about Virginia you can get right!
1. Which city is the largest by population in Virginia?
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Richmond
Alexandria
2. In what year was Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, established?
1620
1635
1607
1610
3. Mount Rogers is the highest peak in which Virginia region?
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
4. Which major battle marked the last significant fight of the American Revolutionary War in Virginia?
Battle of Hampton Roads (Civil War)
Battle of Fredericksburg (Civil War)
Battle of Bull Run (Civil War)
Battle of Yorktown
5. Which natural resource covers 62 percent of Virginia and is a significant part of its economy?
Coal Mines
Oil Reserves
Natural Gas
Forests
6. Virginia was named after which English monarch?
Queen Mary I
King Edward VII
Queen Elizabeth I
King George II
7. Which U.S. President was NOT born in Virginia?
Abraham Lincoln
James Monroe
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
8. The historic city of Alexandria is located along which river?
Shenandoah River
Rappahannock River
Potomac River
James River
9. The annual International Azalea Festival in Norfolk celebrates which organization?
NATO
Red Cross
Peace Corps
United Nations
10. Which colonial figure is famously associated with the story of saving John Smith in Virginia?
Abigail Adams
Pocahontas
Martha Washington
Sacagawea
11. The Shenandoah National Park is found in which geographical area of Virginia?
Appalachian Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge Mountains
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
12. The area between Washington D.C. and Richmond, known for rapid growth, includes which county?
