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Virginia History: Trivia Facts Quiz! - Quiz

How much do you know about Virginia history? Do you think you can pass this quiz? For this quiz, you should know what city in Virginia was the capital of the confederate states during the civil war, what famous poet attended the University of Virginia, but for only one semester. What memorable 80’s film was made in a mountain lodge in Virginia. This quiz will give you insight into the history of Virginia. Could you give it a go?

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1.

What city in Virginia was the Capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War?
- A.
  
  Jamestown
- B.
  
  Williamsburg
- C.
  
  Charlottesville
- D.
  
  Richmond
Correct Answer
D. Richmond

Explanation
Once Virginia seceded, the Confederate government moved the capital to Richmond, the South's second largest city. The move served to solidify the state of Virginia's new Confederate identity and to sanctify the rebellion by associating it with the American Revolution.

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2.

Below are some of the names of the greatest baseball players of all time. Which one is originally from Baltimore, MD?
- A.
  
  Barry Bonds
- B.
  
  Babe Ruth
- C.
  
  Joe DiMaggio
- D.
  
  Jackie Robinson
Correct Answer
B. Babe Ruth

Explanation
Baseball icon Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the course of his career, Ruth went on to break baseball's most important slugging records, including most years leading a league in home runs, most total bases in a season, and highest slugging percentage for a season. He was among the first five players inducted into the sport's Hall of Fame.

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3.

Virginia has been dubbed the _____ Capital of the world.
- A.
  
  Internet
- B.
  
  Peanut
- C.
  
  Apple
- D.
  
  Gun
Correct Answer
A. Internet

Explanation
In 2014, The Washington Post reported that Ashburn, in Loudoun County, has more than 5 million square feet of data space. As a result, 70% of the world’s internet traffic passes through Ashburn. Those are still some pretty impressive numbers (we're looking at you, Silicon Valley).

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4.

What famous poet attended The University of Virginia, but only for one semester because he couldn’t afford it?
- A.
  
  Langston Hughes
- B.
  
  Robert Frost
- C.
  
  Edgar Allen Poe
- D.
  
  Walt Whitman
Correct Answer
C. Edgar Allen Poe

Explanation
Poe attended the University of Virginia for one semester but left due to lack of money. Poe fought with his father over the funds for his education and enlisted in the Army in 1827 under an assumed name. It was at this time that his publishing career began.

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5.

The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world and has TWICE the office space of what other famous US office building?
- A.
  
  Bank of America Tower, NY
- B.
  
  SunTrust Plaza, Atlanta
- C.
  
  Aon Center, Chicago
- D.
  
  Empire State Building, NY
Correct Answer
D. Empire State Building, NY

Explanation
The Pentagon is the world’s largest low-rise office building. Located in Arlington, it houses the U.S. Department of Defense and offers more than twice the office space of the Empire State Building.

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6.

America’s first ________ were produced in Baltimore back in the early 19^th century.
- A.
  
  Umbrellas
- B.
  
  Ponchos
- C.
  
  Rain boots
- D.
  
  Hair dryers
Correct Answer
A. Umbrellas

Explanation
Umbrellas were America's first produced in Baltimore in the early 19th century.

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7.

What Virginia University is home to the oldest college building in the US?
- A.
  
  University of Virginia
- B.
  
  William & Mary
- C.
  
  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- D.
  
  Mary Washington
Correct Answer
B. William & Mary

Explanation
The Wren Building is the signature building of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Along with the Brafferton and President's House, these buildings form the College's Ancient Campus. With a construction history dating to 1695, it is the oldest academic building in continuous use in the United States.

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8.

What classic 80’s film was shot in a Mountain Lodge in Virginia?
- A.
  
  Friday the 13th
- B.
  
  The Parent Trap
- C.
  
  Dirty Dancing
- D.
  
  National Lampoon's Vacation
Correct Answer
C. Dirty Dancing

Explanation
Mountain Lake Lodge in VA was the site for much of the on-location filming of the 1987 hit movie Dirty Dancing which starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. The Stone Lodge stood in for "Kellerman's Resort", a fictional mountain retreat in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York.

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9.

Virginia is home to the first college fraternity in the United States. What was the name of the fraternity?
- A.
  
  Phi Beta Kappa
- B.
  
  Sigma Ki
- C.
  
  Pi Kappa Alpha
- D.
  
  Pi Kappa Psi
Correct Answer
A. pHi Beta Kappa

Explanation
Phi Beta Kappa, which was founded on December 5, 1776, at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, the second oldest institution of higher learning in America (Harvard is the oldest).

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10.

Virginia’s academic calendar is largely based off of:
- A.
  
  The government
- B.
  
  Religious holidays
- C.
  
  Hunting season
- D.
  
  Amusement Parks
Correct Answer
D. Amusement Parks

Explanation
Virginia’s theme parks have ruled over the state’s academic calendar since 1986, when lobbyists for the state tourism industry helped usher through a bill prohibiting public schools in the state from opening before Labor Day, ensuring that kids would never have to choose between homework and roller coasters before the first Monday of September.

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Virginia History: Trivia Facts Quiz!

What city in Virginia was the Capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

Below are some of the names of the greatest baseball players of all time. Which one is originally from Baltimore, MD?

Virginia has been dubbed the _____ Capital of the world.

What famous poet attended The University of Virginia, but only for one semester because he couldn’t afford it?

The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world and has TWICE the office space of what other famous US office building?

America’s first ________ were produced in Baltimore back in the early 19th century.

What Virginia University is home to the oldest college building in the US?

What classic 80’s film was shot in a Mountain Lodge in Virginia?

Virginia is home to the first college fraternity in the United States. What was the name of the fraternity?

Virginia’s academic calendar is largely based off of:

America’s first ________ were produced in Baltimore back in the early 19^th century.