North Carolina Quiz

What is the nickname of North Carolina?

• The Tar Heel State

• The Golden State

• The Sunshine State

• The Empire State

What is the capital of North Carolina?

• Durham

• Greensboro

• Raleigh

• Charlotte

Which bird is the state bird of North Carolina?

• Blue Jay

• Cardinal

• Sparrow

• Robin

Which flower is the state flower of North Carolina?

• Sunflower

• Rose

• Tulip

• Flowering Dogwood

Which mountain range is located in the western region of North Carolina?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Range

What is the largest city in North Carolina?

• Wilmington

• Greensboro

• Raleigh

• Charlotte

What natural resource is North Carolina known for due to its forests?

• Coal

• Oil

• Timber

• Gold

Which famous pirate called North Carolina home?

• Blackbeard

• Captain Kidd

• Bartholomew Roberts

• Calico Jack

What significant event took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903?

• First gold discovery

• First successful airplane ride

• First state fair

• First public school opening

Which Native American tribes were among the earliest inhabitants of North Carolina?

• Navajo, Apache, Sioux

• Seminole, Creek, Choctaw

• Cherokee, Woodland, Mississippian

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida