Texas Trivia

What is the capital of Texas?

• Houston

• Austin

• Dallas

• San Antonio

Which famous river forms part of Texas's border with Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Arkansas River

What is the nickname for the state of Texas?

• The Sunshine State

• The Lone Star State

• The Golden State

• The Empire State

Which of the following cities is the largest in Texas by population?

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Austin

Which major event in Texas history took place at the Alamo?

• The signing of Texas’s state constitution

• A significant battle during the Texas Revolution

• The birth of the Republic of Texas

• The formation of the Texas Rangers

What is the name of the oil-rich region in Texas known for its large-scale petroleum production?

• Hill Country

• Permian Basin

• East Texas Piney Woods

• Gulf Coast Plains

Which famous Texan is credited with the phrase “Remember the Alamo”?

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Jim Bowie

Which Texas city is home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center?

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Fort Worth

Which of the following is a popular natural feature in Texas, located in the western part of the state?

• Great Smoky Mountains

• Big Bend National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon

In what year did Texas officially join the United States?

• 1776

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845