Do You Know The Nutmeg State? Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on the state of Connecticut.

A multiple-choice quizbysamarayum. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
samarayum

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,402

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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1.Which governor was re-elected in 2002? Hint

John G. Rowland

William P. Constance

Ella Grasso

Nathan J. Wallace

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2.What is the state flower? Hint

Mountain Laurel

Hydrangea

Cherry blossom

Rose of Sharon

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3.Who were the first people to explore Connecticut? Hint

The Dutch

The Spanish

The English

The Irish

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4.What is the official state song? Hint

"Oh, Connecticut"

"CT for Me"

"Fur Elise"

"Yankee Doodle"

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5.What language is the word Connecticut from? Hint

Pequot

Cherokee

Sioux

Mohegan

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6.What is the official nickname of Connecticut? Hint

"Provisions State"

"The Nutmeg State"

"The Constitution State"

"Land of Steady Habits"

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7.What date did Connecticut officially become a state? Hint

March 18, 1765

January 9, 1788

February 26, 1802

December 2, 1800

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8.What is the capital of Connecticut? Hint

New Haven

Hartford

Bridgeport

Manchester

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9."Qui Transtulit Sustinet" is the official state motto?

True

False

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10.Why is Connecticut the "Constitution State?" Hint

Manufactured constitution paper

Had the first written constitution

Stored the original constitution

Forefathers wanted to name it this

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which governor was re-elected in 2002?

Answer:John G. Rowland

2. What is the state flower?

Answer:Mountain Laurel

The mountain laurel became the official state flower by an Act of Legislature in 1907.

3. Who were the first people to explore Connecticut?

Answer:The Dutch

Connecticut was first explored by the Dutch, who founded trading posts, the first permanent settlements were made by English Puritans from Massachusetts, starting in 1633.

4. What is the official state song?

Answer:"Yankee Doodle"

"Yankee Doodle" was made the official state song in an Act of Legislature in 1978.

5. What language is the word Connecticut from?

Answer:Mohegan

Quinnehtukqut is Mohegan for "Long River Place"

6. What is the official nickname of Connecticut?

Answer:"The Constitution State"

"Land of Steady Habits," "Provisions State," and "The Nutmeg State" are all unofficial nicknames of Connecticut.

7. What date did Connecticut officially become a state?

Answer:January 9, 1788

On January 9, 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state of the US.

8. What is the capital of Connecticut?

Answer:Hartford

Hartford is the sole capital city since 1875. Prior to 1875 New Haven and Hartford were both the capitals.

9. "Qui Transtulit Sustinet" is the official state motto?

Answer:True

Translated it means, "He Who Transplanted Still Sustains."

10. Why is Connecticut the "Constitution State?"

Answer:Had the first written constitution

The Fundamental Orders of 1638/1639 are considered the first written constitution in history.

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