New Jersey Facts Quiz

What is the nickname of New Jersey?

• The Empire State

• The Sunshine State

• The Garden State

• The Golden State

Which city is the capital of New Jersey?

• Jersey City

• Trenton

• Camden

• Newark

Who was the first European explorer to arrive in the region now known as New Jersey?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

Which bird is the state bird of New Jersey?

• American Robin

• Bald Eagle

• Eastern Goldfinch

• Northern Cardinal

What natural resource is New Jersey a leader in producing?

• Timber

• Coal

• Oil

• Seafood