Maryland State Trivia Questions

This video is an educational guide about the state of Maryland, covering its location on the U.S. map, the states and regions that border it, and its nicknames: the Old Line State and the Free State. It explains the origins of these nicknames, the significance of the Maryland state flag, and highlights major cities like Annapolis and Baltimore. The video also introduces the state bird, the Baltimore Oriole, and its connection to Maryland's history.

Where is Maryland located in the United States?

• In the Pacific Northwest

• In the Mid-Atlantic region

• In the Southwest

• In the Great Plains

Which state borders Maryland to the north?

• Virginia

• Delaware

• Pennsylvania

• West Virginia

What body of water borders Maryland to the east?

• Lake Erie

• Gulf of Mexico

• Atlantic Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay

Why is Maryland called the 'Old Line State'?

• Due to a nickname given by George Washington

• Because of its old railway lines

• Because of its ancient forests

• Due to its old trade routes

What is the origin of the nickname 'Free State' for Maryland?

• It was a tax-free state

• It was the first state to abolish slavery

• It was a term used by the Baltimore Sun

• It was a free trade zone

What colors are featured in the Maryland state flag?

• Red and white

• Blue and gold

• Gold and black

• Green and silver

Which family is honored in the Maryland state flag?

• The Washington family

• The Jefferson family

• The Adams family

• The Calvert family

What is the capital city of Maryland?

• Rockville

• Frederick

• Baltimore

• Annapolis

Which city is the largest in Maryland?

• Annapolis

• Baltimore

• Columbia

• Silver Spring

What is the state bird of Maryland?

• Eastern Bluebird

• Northern Cardinal

• American Robin

• Baltimore Oriole