MN Statehood Questions

When did Minnesota gain statehood?

• May 11, 1849

• May 11, 1858

• May 11, 1848

• May 11, 1959

Which of the following states does not border Minnesota?

• Wisconsin

• Iowa

• South Dakota

• Illinois

Who is the current governor of Minnesota?

• Mark Dayton

• Jesse Ventura

• Alexander Ramsey

• Tim Walz

Which of the following is the state flower of Minnesota?

• pink lady slipper

• red rose

• yellow dandelion

• sunflower

What is the Minnesota state bird?

• loon

• pheasant

• wood duck

• wild turkey

What is the state fish of Minnesota?

• Northern Pike

• Sunfish

• Walleye

• Bullhead

Which two Native American groups lived in Minnesota before European settlers arrived?

• Cherokee

• Ojibwe

• Dakota

• Blackfoot

Which of the following is the capital city of Minnesota?

• Minneapolis

• St. Paul

• Duluth

• Faribault

This Great Lake borders Minnesota?

• Michigan

• Ontario

• Huron

• Superior

What kind of animal is the mascot for the University of Minnesota?

• moose

• badger

• timberwolf

• gopher