Texas Trivia Every Texan Should Know

When is Texas' independence day?

• March 2, 1836

• April 1, 1836

• July 4th, 1776

• December 24, 1801

Who did Texas gain its independence from?

• Spain

• England

• Mexico

• France

Which of the following is not one of the 6 flags that have flown over Texas?

• Spain

• France

• Republic of Texas

• Russia

• United States

What famous soda was invented in Texas?

• Dr. Pepper

• Coca Cola

• Pepsi

• Mountain Dew

The first word spoken from the moon was the name of a Texas city. Which city was it?

• Dallas

• Fort Worth

• El Paso

• Houston

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Who is remembered as the "Father of Texas"?

• Sam Houston

• James Fannin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Santa Anna

Which river seperates Texas and Mexico?

• Trinity River

• Rio Grande

• Brazos River

• Colorado River

What color is the Texas state capital building?

• Pink

• White

• Black

• yellow

What word did Texas get its name from?

• Texania

• Texinario

• Tejaner

• Tejas

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Texas was the ___?___ state to join the United States?

• 28th

• 29th

• 30th

• 31st

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