State of Tennessee 5th Grade Quiz: History of Tennessee

What year did Tennessee become a state?

• 1796

• 1805

• 1820

• 1776

Who was the first European explorer to visit Tennessee?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

What is the capital of Tennessee?

• Knoxville

• Nashville

• Chattanooga

• Memphis

What major event took place in Tennessee in 1861?

• Signing of a peace treaty with Native American tribes

• Annexation by the United States

• Establishment of a new state government

• Secession from the Union and joining the Confederacy

Who was the first governor of Tennessee?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Sevier

What is the significance of the Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee's history?

• It was a minor battle with no impact on the Civil War

• It had no significance in Tennessee's history

• It was a victory for the Confederacy

• It played a crucial role in the Union's strategy to control the Mississippi River and had a significant impact on the outcome of the Civil War.

What is the name of the famous music city in Tennessee?

• Chattanooga

• Knoxville

• Memphis

• Nashville

What is the nickname of Tennessee?

• The Volunteer State

• The Sunshine State

• The Lone Star State

• The Empire State

What is the state flower of Tennessee?

• Tulip

• Iris

• Sunflower

• Daisy

What is the state bird of Tennessee?

• Blue Jay

• Northern Mockingbird

• American Robin

• Bald Eagle