Virginia and U.S. History Quiz

What is the capital city of Virginia?

• Richmond

• Norfolk

• Virginia Beach

• Charlottesville

Which river forms part of the border between Virginia and Maryland?

• Mississippi River

• Potomac River

• James River

• Ohio River

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, born in Virginia?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Which mountain range runs through western Virginia?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Andes Mountains

What is the largest city in Virginia by population?

• Richmond

• Norfolk

• Virginia Beach

• Roanoke

Which of the following was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Boston

• New York

Which ocean borders Virginia to the east?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which U.S. president was NOT born in Virginia?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Monroe

• James Madison

What is the state flower of Virginia?

• Rose

• Dogwood

• Tulip

• Sunflower

Which important Civil War battle took place in Virginia?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)

• Battle of Saratoga