Trivia Questions On Texas - 2
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- 1.
In 1905, the Alamo was turned over to what group to be maintained as a historic site?
- A.
Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas
- B.
Dallas County Courthouse
- C.
Methodist Temperance Union
- D.
Texas Rangers
Correct Answer
A. Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas -
- 2.
What former Texas governor was at one time a co-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team?
- A.
John Connally
- B.
Ann Richards
- C.
Bill Clements
- D.
George W. Bush
Correct Answer
D. George W. Bush -
- 3.
Who, during his first term as governor, used a budget surplus to push through Texas's largest tax-cut ($2 billion)?
- A.
Rick Perry
- B.
Dolph Briscoe
- C.
George W. Bush
- D.
Mark White
Correct Answer
C. George W. Bush -
- 4.
Who did Rick Perry defeat in the primary for the 2010 gubernatorial race?
- A.
Bill White
- B.
Kay Bailey Hutchison & Debra Medina
- C.
Kathie Glass
- D.
Bill Ratliff
Correct Answer
B. Kay Bailey Hutchison & Debra Medina -
- 5.
The oldest German Catholic and oldest wooden church in Texas is located in what city?
- A.
Laredo
- B.
Brownsille
- C.
Fort Worth
- D.
Galveston
Correct Answer
D. Galveston -
- 6.
What Galveston landmark was the first federally-owned building built for civic purposes in Texas?
- A.
Galveston Hospital
- B.
Fort Worth
- C.
Customs House
- D.
U.S. Corp of Engineers College
Correct Answer
C. Customs House -
- 7.
What Galveston, Texas building is also know as the "Gresham House"?
- A.
Customs House
- B.
Texas-Pacific Railway Station
- C.
Bishop's Palace
- D.
Victoria Station
Correct Answer
C. Bishop's Palace -
- 8.
What Texas governor served as a pilot in the USAF and flew C-130 tactical airlift?
- A.
Bill Clements
- B.
George W. Bush
- C.
Mark White
- D.
Rick Perry
Correct Answer
D. Rick Perry -
- 9.
What Texas governor was one of five "yell leaders" (male cheerleaders) at Texas A&M?
- A.
Rick Perry
- B.
George W. Bush
- C.
Mark White
- D.
Bill Clements
Correct Answer
A. Rick Perry -
- 10.
What Texas town was originally called Kinney's Trading Post, or Kinney's Ranch?
- A.
Galveston
- B.
Corpus Christi
- C.
Waco
- D.
El Paso
Correct Answer
B. Corpus Christi -
- 11.
Which of these women inspired the song "The Yellow Rose of Texas"?
- A.
Mary Navarro
- B.
Amelia Storck
- C.
Charlotte Rae
- D.
Emily West
Correct Answer
D. Emily West -
- 12.
In the early 20th century, meatpacking was a huge industry in the "Sandtown" area of what Texas city?
- A.
Waco
- B.
Encino
- C.
Dallas
- D.
El Paso
Correct Answer
A. Waco -
- 13.
The suspension bridge in Waco, Texas spans what river?
- A.
Brazos River
- B.
Angelina River
- C.
Alamo River
- D.
Snake River
Correct Answer
A. Brazos River -
- 14.
In 1887 Waco University merged with what other university that moved from Independence, TX?
- A.
Dallas Teacher's College
- B.
American University
- C.
Baylor University
- D.
Texas A&M University
Correct Answer
C. Baylor University -
- 15.
How many representatives did the Lone Star State send to the 111th Congress of the United States?
- A.
81
- B.
12
- C.
66
- D.
32
Correct Answer
D. 32 -
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