Trivia On Mississippi

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1.

In which state is the Magnolia both the state flower and state tree?
- A.
  
  Tennessee
- B.
  
  Mississippi
- C.
  
  North Carolina
- D.
  
  Louisiana
Correct Answer
B. Mississippi
2.

Borden's Condensed Milk was first canned in what Mississippi town?
- A.
  
  Liberty
- B.
  
  Lottville
- C.
  
  Longtown
- D.
  
  Laconia
Correct Answer
A. Liberty
3.

What famous musician was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935?
- A.
  
  Elvis Presley
- B.
  
  Mary Wilson
- C.
  
  Ike Turner
- D.
  
  Jerry Lee Lewis
Correct Answer
A. Elvis Presley
4.

Delivering mail in Southeast Vicksburg, Mississippi, who was the first female U.S. mail carrier?
- A.
  
  Mamie Thomas
- B.
  
  Jane Thomas
- C.
  
  Lisa Thomas
- D.
  
  Wilma Thomas
Correct Answer
A. Mamie Thomas
5.

In 1871, what town of Mississippi became the first town in the U.S to erect a Confederate monument?
- A.
  
  Liberty
- B.
  
  West Lincoln
- C.
  
  Lexington
- D.
  
  Hamilton
Correct Answer
A. Liberty
6.

Leontyne Price, a native of Laurel, Mississippi, performed with what opera company?
- A.
  
  Lyric Opera Of Chicago
- B.
  
  Opera National De Paris
- C.
  
  Metropolitan Opera
- D.
  
  La Scala
Correct Answer
C. Metropolitan Opera
7.

Located in Greenwood, Mississippi, what is the largest Bible-binding plant in the nation?
- A.
  
  Decker Bookbinding
- B.
  
  Norris Bookbinding
- C.
  
  Harris Bookbinding
- D.
  
  Martin Bookbinding
Correct Answer
B. Norris Bookbinding
8.

What is the oldest game in America, played by the Choctaw Indians of Mississippi?
- A.
  
  Rockball
- B.
  
  Stickball
- C.
  
  Dirtball
- D.
  
  Kickball
Correct Answer
B. Stickball
9.

What are the state bird and state tree of Mississippi?
- A.
  
  Rhode Island Red And Red Maple
- B.
  
  Chickadee And American Elm
- C.
  
  Mockingbird And Magnolia
- D.
  
  Cardinal And Dogwood
Correct Answer
C. Mockingbird And Magnolia
10.

What city is located near the highest point in Mississippi, also the site of a Civil War engagement?
- A.
  
  Vicksburg
- B.
  
  Tupelo
- C.
  
  Iuka
- D.
  
  Natchez
Correct Answer
C. Iuka
11.

The name "Mississippi" is from an Indian word meaning what?
- A.
  
  Slow Moving Waters
- B.
  
  Long Winding River
- C.
  
  Great Rains
- D.
  
  Father Of Waters
Correct Answer
D. Father Of Waters
12.

With a land area of 46,914 square miles, where does Mississippi rank among the 50 states?
- A.
  
  8th
- B.
  
  32nd
- C.
  
  2nd
- D.
  
  18th
Correct Answer
B. 32nd
13.

When did Mississippi achieve statehood in the U.S.?
- A.
  
  May 29, 1790
- B.
  
  December 10, 1817
- C.
  
  January 26, 1837
- D.
  
  November 16, 1807
Correct Answer
B. December 10, 1817
14.

Edwards, Mississippi is home to the world's largest plantation of which of these crops?
- A.
  
  Cotton
- B.
  
  Peanuts
- C.
  
  Tobacco
- D.
  
  Cactus
Correct Answer
D. Cactus
15.

William Grant Still of Woodville, Mississippi composed what symphony?
- A.
  
  Canadian
- B.
  
  French
- C.
  
  European
- D.
  
  Afro-American
Correct Answer
D. Afro-American

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Trivia On Mississippi

In which state is the Magnolia both the state flower and state tree?

Borden's Condensed Milk was first canned in what Mississippi town?

What famous musician was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935?

Delivering mail in Southeast Vicksburg, Mississippi, who was the first female U.S. mail carrier?

In 1871, what town of Mississippi became the first town in the U.S to erect a Confederate monument?

Leontyne Price, a native of Laurel, Mississippi, performed with what opera company?

Located in Greenwood, Mississippi, what is the largest Bible-binding plant in the nation?

What is the oldest game in America, played by the Choctaw Indians of Mississippi?

What are the state bird and state tree of Mississippi?

What city is located near the highest point in Mississippi, also the site of a Civil War engagement?

The name "Mississippi" is from an Indian word meaning what?

With a land area of 46,914 square miles, where does Mississippi rank among the 50 states?

When did Mississippi achieve statehood in the U.S.?

Edwards, Mississippi is home to the world's largest plantation of which of these crops?

William Grant Still of Woodville, Mississippi composed what symphony?