Mississippi Fun Facts

What is the longest river in the United States that runs through Mississippi?

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Hudson River

• Colorado River

What is the capital city of Mississippi?

• Atlanta

• Denver

• Houston

• Jackson

Name one famous landmark in Mississippi.

• Vicksburg National Military Park

• Eiffel Tower in Paris

• Statue of Liberty in New York

• Graceland in Memphis

What does the blue color on the Mississippi state flag represent?

• Love, compassion, and empathy

• Strength, power, and authority

• Peace, harmony, and unity

• Vigilance, perseverance, and justice

What is the official state bird of Mississippi?

• American robin

• Bald eagle

• Blue jay

• Northern mockingbird

In what year did Mississippi become the 20th state of the United States?

• 1776

• 1865

• 1901

• 1817

What is the nickname of the Mississippi River?

• The Grand River

• The Mighty Mississippi

• The Big River

• The Big Muddy

What is the name of the historic civil rights museum in Mississippi?

• Mississippi Equality Museum

• Mississippi Freedom Museum

• Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

• Mississippi Human Rights Museum

What is the significance of the magnolia flower on the Mississippi state flag?

• It signifies the state's history of coffee production.

• It symbolizes the state's connection to the ocean.

• It represents the state's nickname, the Magnolia State.

• It represents the state's love for tulips.

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Mississippi River?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Hernando de Soto