United States Trivia!

[Mikeaut1 261]

Welcome to United States Trivia!

Welcome one and all to the newest trivia game on Simtropolis, United States Trivia!

What is United States Trivia?

United States Trivia is a trivia game that focuses on the United States: from major cities, to states, to populations, and to economy.

Who can play United States Triva?

Anyone who wants to play! If there is a question, any person could answer, and I will reply back saying if it is correct and incorrect. If multiple players answer the question, I will take the first person who answered correctly, and award them points.

How does it work?

Whenever I post, there will be a question. If you get the answer correct, you will be awarded 10 points. Any wrong answer will result in a 5 point deduction. If there are multiple players that answer the question, the points will be awarded to the first person who answered that question correctly.

Hopefully this game will keep up and people will play.

How does someone win?

The first person to get to 200 points will win the game! If this game gets popular, I will try and consult moderators to put a special icon in your member label if you win. Anyway, the questions will be colored red.

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Question 1.

 

    This state is located in the south, and is home to some smaller cities such as Savannah, Columbus, and Macon. In January of 1861, this state joined the Confederacy. What state is this?

[Cjah 15]

This sounds cool.

I think it was Georgia.

[Mikeaut1 261]

CJAH is correct! +10.

 

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Question 2.

   

    Which is the second largest city in America, and what state is it located in?

 

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[M-SIL 2]

The second largest city is Los Angeles (population, 3,845,541 and 17,516,116 in metro according to emporis.com) and it is located on California. 

[Mikeaut1 261]

M-SIL is correct! You are now tied with CJAH. +10!

 

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Question 3.

    Which city in the United States is the largest in area-the city being larger than the state of Delaware and what state is this city located in?

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[MC6Ash 4]

Boston, massachusetts?

[Yellowlab 11]

I think Sitka, Alaska.  It's got a tiny population but the land area is huge...

[Mikeaut1 261]

The correct answer was Juneau, Alaska. Since Yellowlab mentioned the state correctly, he will get half credit for his answer. +5.

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Question 4

 

    Which state in the south is home to the continental United States' second largest freshwater lake, and in 1513, was inhabited by many Spaniards?

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[amal81 3]

i think it is Florida.

[Mikeaut1 261]

Amal81 is correct! +10! You are in a three way tie between CJAH and M-SIL!

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Question 5

 

This major interstate is the busiest interstate in the country and links Maine to Florida. It is used heavily by passengers on road trips, along with frieght trucking. The interstate passes through major cities like Richmond, Baltimore, and Washington DC. What is this interstate?

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[Traffic_Jam 0]

I believe the answer is Interstate 95

[Mikeaut1 261]

Traffic_Jam is correct! +10!

Now here are some of the standings! Green represents the leading players. Currently there is a four-way tie for first place!

 

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CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Amal81: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 6.

 

This state is known for its great ski resorts. Also, it is the number one producer of maple syrup in the US, and has the smallest population for a state capital, at 29,000! What is this state?

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[DuskTrooper 316]

I'll guess Vermont.

[Mikeaut1 261]

Dusktrooper is CORRECT! +10!

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Question 7.

This state was very influential during the Civil War. The first battle of the Civil War started here, and it was the first to secede from the Union. Currently in this state, it is the nation's leading peach producer east of the Mississippi River. Can you name this state?

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[amal81 3]

It is South Carolina

[Mikeaut1 261]

AMAL81 takes the lead +10 = 20 points!

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Question 8.

This state has more ghost towns than any other state in America! And to top it off, this state is only one of two states in the country that don't have self-serve gas stations! What state could this be?

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[amal81 3]

that would be Oregon

[Mikeaut1 261]

AMAL81 is correct! +10.

Here are the standings...

 

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Amal81: 30pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Amal81 is in the lead with 30pts.

 

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Question 9.

 

This state has the oldest population of any state. The median age is 40! What state is this?

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[Traffic_Jam 0]

I believe that state would be florida

[Mikeaut1 261]

Sorry, that answer is incorrect. Any person who answers correctly to this question will gain +10 points.

[ACEfanatic 7]

According to the U.S. Census Bereau, no state has a median age of 40 years.  The closest, however, is West Virginia, with a median age of 38.9.

-ACE

[amal81 3]

The answer is West Virginia with the median age of 40.

[Mikeaut1 261]

Alright, I am going to have to award the points to ACEfanatic for answering before Amal81. ACEfanatic did say the correct state, West Virginia. So in that case...

ACEfanatic was correct! +10

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Amal81: 30pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

ACEfanatic: 10pts 

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 10.

 

This state has the highest population density in the United States. On average, 1,030 people live in this state per square mile. Also, the state is home to the largest seaport in the US, and is a leader in industry. What is this state?

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[ACEfanatic 7]

New Jersey.

-ACE

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

New Jersey?

[Mikeaut1 261]

ACEfanatic has answered before Leech10.

ACEfanatic is correct! +10

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Amal81: 30pts

ACEfanatic: 20pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

Dusktrooper: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 11.

 

This state is located in the northern half of the United States, and is home to the oldest newspaper still being published today. In 1934, this state saw the first Polaroid Camera, and in 1939, the first helicopter. Also, this state has a very unusual law still around today: you may not cross the street in one of its cities walking on your hands! What state could this be?

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[MiniMark 7]

Date: 9/5/2005 1:43:36 PM Author: Mikeaut1

Question 11.

This state is located in the northern half of the United States, and is home to the oldest newspaper still being published today. In 1934, this state saw the first Polaroid Camera, and in 1939, the first helicopter. Also, this state has a very unusual law still around today: you may not cross the street in one of its cities walking on your hands! What state could this be?

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Is the answer Connecticut?

[NicolaiS 8]

Is the answer Illinois?

[RadioheadFan 1]

Perhaps Massachusetts?

[Mikeaut1 261]

The correct answer is... CONNECTICUT!

MiniMark is correct! +10.

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Amal81: 30pts

ACEfanatic: 20pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

MiniMark: 10pts

Dusktrooper: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 12

 

This state is very populous. More wool comes out of this state than any other state in the US. Also, the state is home to the Marfa Mystery Lights, some odd lights seen at night; its origin unknown. What is this state?

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