Pennsylvania Facts Quiz

What is the nickname of Pennsylvania?

• The Empire State

• The Keystone State

• The Sunshine State

• The Garden State

Which city is the capital of Pennsylvania?

• Pittsburgh

• Philadelphia

• Harrisburg

• Lancaster

Who founded the British colony of Pennsylvania?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Penn

What is the state bird of Pennsylvania?

• Bald eagle

• Ruffed grouse

• Cardinal

• Blue jay

Which battle marked a turning point in the Civil War and took place in Pennsylvania?

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

What is Pennsylvania's state flower?

• Rose

• Tulip

• Mountain laurel

• Sunflower

Which of the following is a famous food from Pennsylvania?

• Chicago deep-dish pizza

• New York bagel

• Philly cheesesteak

• Texas barbecue

What is the state tree of Pennsylvania?

• Sycamore

• Eastern hemlock

• Eastern white pine

• Red maple