New Mexico History Quiz

What year did New Mexico become a U.S. state?

• 1848

• 1912

• 1861

• 1900

Who was the first governor of New Mexico after it became a state?

• William C. McDonald

• Manuel Lujan Jr.

• Bruce King

• Bill Richardson

What significant event took place at the Battle of Glorieta Pass in 1862?

• A major victory for the Confederacy

• The end of the Mexican-American War

• A turning point in the Civil War for the Union

• The establishment of Santa Fe as the capital

Which Native American tribe is known for their adobe dwellings and culture in New Mexico?

• Apache

• Navajo

• Zuni

• Hopi

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish missions established in New Mexico?

• To promote trade

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To establish military forts

• To mine for gold

True or False: The capital of New Mexico is Albuquerque.

• True

• False

True or False: New Mexico is home to the only national park in the U.S. that features a prehistoric cave dwelling site.

• True

• False

True or False: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 was a successful uprising against Spanish colonial rule.

• True

• False

True or False: New Mexico was part of the original thirteen colonies.

• True

• False

True or False: The state question of New Mexico is "Red or green?" referring to types of chili peppers.

• True

• False