Nevada: The Silver State

Which Native American tribes originally inhabited the area now known as Nevada?

• Cherokee and Navajo

• Northern and Southern Paiute, Washoe, and Western Shoshone

• Apache and Comanche

• Iroquois and Mohawk

When did Nevada become the 36th state of the United States?

• July 4, 1776

• January 1, 1800

• December 7, 1941

• October 31, 1864

What is the total land area of Nevada?

• 50,000 square miles

• 110,561 square miles

• 200,000 square miles

• 75,000 square miles

Why is Nevada known as the 'Silver State'?

• Due to the discovery of silver ore in the Comstock Lode

• Because of its silver-colored deserts

• Because it was the first state to mint silver coins

• Due to its silver mining laws

What major event in 1931 significantly impacted Nevada's economy?

• The end of the Civil War

• The discovery of oil

• The construction of the Hoover Dam

• The legalization of gambling

Which region in Nevada is known for its high ridges and deep canyons?

• The Columbia Plateau

• The Great Basin

• The Mojave Desert

• The Sierra Nevada

What is the highest peak in Nevada?

• Mount Charleston

• Wheeler Peak

• Mount Rose

• Boundary Peak

Which city in Nevada is known as the gambling and entertainment capital of the United States?

• Henderson

• Las Vegas

• Carson City

• Reno

What is the state flower of Nevada?

• Sagebrush

• Sunflower

• Golden Poppy

• Bluebonnet

Which famous tennis player is from Nevada?

• Rafael Nadal

• Serena Williams

• Andre Agassi

• Roger Federer