Kentucky History Quiz

Who was the first governor of Kentucky?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Isaac Shelby

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was the famous frontiersman and explorer from Kentucky?

• Daniel Boone

• John Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

Which river forms the northern border of Kentucky?

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• Tennessee River

• Cumberland River

What region is home to the cities of Louisville and Lexington?

• Eastern Mountains and Coal Fields

• Bluegrass

• Pennyroyal

• Jackson Purchase

Which is the only region to have natural swamps and grows cotton?

• Eastern Mountains and Coal Fields

• Jackson Purchase

• Bluegrass

• Pennyroyal

What region is home to Black Mountain, the highest peak in Kentucky?

• Eastern Mountains and Coal Fields

• Bluegrass

• Pennyroal

• Knobs

What region is home to Mammoth Cave?

• Eastern Mountains and Coal Fields

• Knobs

• Bluegrass

• Pennyroyal

Which region contains hills that are not large enough to be classified as mountains?

• Eastern Mountains and Coal Fields

• Western Coal Fields

• Jackson Purchase

• Knobs

Which region is known for good farm land and horse farms?

• Eastern Mountains and Coal Fields

• Jackson Purchase

• Bluegrass

• Western Coal Fields

How many counties are in Kentucky?

• 100

• 200

• 119

• 120