WorksheetsTexas Quiz
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
By area and by population, Texas is the second largest state of the USA. What is the capital of Texas?
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
What is the largest city in Texas?
Austin
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Which of the following states does Texas NOT share a border with?
Louisiana
Arkansas
New Mexico
Alabama
What is the famous nickname of the state of Texas?
The Sunshine State
The Lone Star State
The Big State
The Alamo State
Which country was the first to rule over Texas?
France
Spain
Mexico
The United States
In what year did Texas join the union as the 28th state of the USA?
1836
1845
1865
1901
Is Texas a state?
Yes
No
It is a city
It is a country
What is the lone star flag?
The flag of California
The flag of Texas
The flag of the United States
The flag of New Mexico
How many tornadoes does Texas endure per year?
Less than 50
50-100
100-150
More than 150
How many colors are there in the flag of Texas?
One
Two
Three
Four
Name the colors in the flag of Texas.
Red, White, and Blue
Green, White, and Red
Black, Red, and Yellow
Blue, Yellow, and White
Who was the first president to be born in Texas?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
George H.W. Bush
John F. Kennedy
What is the oldest law enforcement agency in the US?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The Texas Rangers
The United States Marshals Service
The New York City Police Department (NYPD)
How many highways exist in Texas?
Over 10
Over 50
Over 100
Over 300
Who died at the Alamo in Texas?
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
Stephen F. Austin
William B. Travis
Which state is home to the first female governor ever elected in any state. Name it?
Texas
Wyoming
Alaska
Arizona
In which month Texas hosts the largest and oldest rattlesnake roundup?
January
March
July
October
In which state, the world’s largest parking lot is?
Texas
California
Florida
Washington
What is the fourth largest city in the United States?
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
In which year was Texas admitted to the union?
1836
1845
1861
1900
How many miles does Texas extend from north to south?
500 miles
600 miles
700 miles
800 miles
Which is the only natural lake found in Texas?
Lake Travis
Caddo Lake
Lake Austin
Lady Bird Lake
From which name is Texas popular?
Lone Star State
Sunshine State
Golden State
Peach State
Where is the Alamo located?
Austin
Dallas
San Antonio
Houston
From where does the phrase "Alamo" originate?
Spanish
English
French
Native American
Which is the state's most popular historic site?
The Alamo
The Texas State Capitol
San Jacinto Battleground
The USS Texas
Which site is considered the Cradle of Texas liberty?
The Alamo
The Texas State Capitol
San Jacinto Battleground
The USS Texas
What is the official state shell of Texas?
Lightning Whelk
Conch Shell
Scallop Shell
Oyster Shell
How many nations have ruled over Texas?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Name the nations that have raised their flags over Texas.
Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, United States
Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, United States
Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States
Spain, France, Mexico, United States
Which ranch in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island?
King Ranch
Houston
Dallas
Austin
In which year did Texas rule as an independent nation?
1836
1845
1861
1876
Which is the top sheep growing area of the country?
Texas Hill Country
Central Texas
West Texas
South Texas
Which is the oldest tree in the state of Texas?
The Big Tree
The Lone Oak
The Pecan Tree
The Cypress Tree
What is the estimated age of the coastal live oak known as "The Big Tree"?
(a)
Who served as governor of Tennessee before coming to Texas?
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
Stephen F. Austin
Jim Bowie
In which year, and where, did the first offensive action of the Texas Revolution occur?
1835 in Gonzales
1836 in Alamo
1835 in San Antonio
1836 in Goliad
During the period of July 24-26, 1979, how many inches of rain were recorded near Alvin, Texas?
More than 40 inches
Less than 20 inches
Exactly 30 inches
The exact amount is not specified
Which is the only state to enter the US by treaty instead of territorial annexation?
California
Texas
Alaska
Hawaii
Where was the first declaration of Texas independence signed?
Houston
Austin
Washington-on-the-Brazos
San Antonio
In 1836, how many sites served as temporary capitals of Texas?
Three
Four
Five
Six
Name the five sites that served as temporary capitals of Texas.
Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso
Houston, Austin, Galveston, San Antonio, Waco
Houston, Austin, Galveston, San Antonio, Washington-on-the-Brazos
Washington-on-the-Brazos, Harrisburg, Galveston, Velasco and Columbia
What is the total area of Texas state?
268,581 Sq Mi
300,000 Sq Mi
250,000 Sq Mi
275,000 Sq Mi
According to the 2019 calculation, what was the total population of Texas?
Approximately 25 million
Approximately 28 million
Approximately 30 million
Approximately 29 million
What are the most spoken languages in Texas?
English and French
English and Spanish
Spanish and French
English and German
Has Texas declared an official language?
Yes, English
Yes, Spanish
No official language has been declared
Yes, both English and Spanish
US is a big country with how many states in it?
48
50
52
45
Which is the second biggest state?
California
Alaska
Texas
Florida
If Texas was its own country, what rank would it be for the largest country in the world?
39th
40th
41st
42nd
Which is the fastest growing state in the US?
Texas
Florida
California
New York
By around how many feet is the Texas state Capitol taller than the US capitol?
7 feet
10 feet
15 feet
17 feet
Which city of Texas is home to the world's largest urban bat colony?
Houston
Austin
Dallas
San Antonio
Who invented Dr. Pepper?
John Pemberton
Charles Alderton
Caleb Bradham
James Vernor
What is Dr. Pepper?
(a)
Texas flag looks similar to which country flag?
Chile
France
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Is Texas more than twice the size of Germany?
Yes
No
About the same size
Half the size
What soft drink was invented in Waco, Texas?
RC Cola
Sprite
Coca-Cola
Dr. Pepper
Who is the father of Texas?
Stephan F. Austin
Moses Austin
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Sam Houston
Is it illegal to carry wire cutters in a pocket in Austin?
True
False
Houston is the ............... largest city in the US.
Ninth
Second
Fourth
Eighth
Texas was admitted to the union in ..............
1836
1845
1861
1900
.............. is considered the live music capital of the world.
Alamo
Austin
Houston
Dallas
What is the state flower?
Rose
Tulip
Bluebonnet
Pecan
How many different nations' flags have flown over Texas?
5
3
4
6
'Lone Star State' is the nick name of?
Dallas
Houston
Texas
Austin
