Pennsylvania: Facts and History Quiz

What is the nickname of Pennsylvania?

• The Keystone State

• The Mountain State

• The Liberty State

• The Coal State

When did Pennsylvania achieve statehood?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1790

• 1801

What is the capital of Pennsylvania?

• Philadelphia

• Pittsburgh

• Lancaster

• Harrisburg

Which city is the biggest in Pennsylvania?

• Philadelphia

• Harrisburg

• Allentown

• Pittsburgh

What is the state bird of Pennsylvania?

• Peregrine Falcon

• American Robin

• Ruffed Grouse

• Bald Eagle

What is the state flower of Pennsylvania?

• Rose

• Mountain Laurel

• Sunflower

• Purple Violet

Who founded the British colony of Pennsylvania?

• William Penn

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Smith

• George Washington

What year did the Continental Congress meet in Philadelphia?

• 1775

• 1781

• 1776

• 1787

What is Pennsylvania's state tree?

• Maple

• Pine

• Eastern Hemlock

• Oak

Which of these animals is a mammal found in Pennsylvania?

• Kangaroo

• Bison

• Coyote

• Elk