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WorksheetsOklahoma governors and facts
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 6hrs 48mins
What year did Oklahoma's constitution originate?
1907
1910
1920
1930
How many constitutional amendments had Oklahomans considered by 1990?
100
307
133
274
What was a major reason for the original distrust that shaped Oklahoma's constitution?
Fear of economic power
Desire for independence
Lack of resources
Political instability
How many new constitutional amendments were added between 1968 and 1998?
18
33
10
27
What was one of the consequences of federal dollars influencing state affairs?
Decreased state spending
Increased local autonomy
Transformation of state government landscape
Reduction in public services
Which of the following was NOT a feature of Oklahoma's political environment mentioned?
Economic policies
Constitution
Persistent political culture
Place in the federal system
What was a major effect of federal intervention in state affairs?
Weakening of state governments
Decrease in federal funding
Reform of some of the worst features of state affairs
Strengthening of state constitutions
How did the original Oklahoma constitution treat business and industry?
With incentives for growth
With tight constitutional shackles
With indifference
With open support
What was the outcome of the legislative reapportionment in Oklahoma?
Increased rural representation
No significant change
Decreased urban influence
Fair representation for urban Oklahomans
By what means did the federal government most commonly influence state affairs?
By direct intervention
Through court orders
By rewriting state constitutions
Through federal dollars
What is the capital of Oklahoma?
Muskogee
Phoenix
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
What is the nickname of Oklahoma?
The Cactus State
The Sooner State
The Lone Star State
The Copper State
What is the state bird?
Bald Eagle
Scissor Tailed Fly Catcher
Cardinal
Northern Mockingbird
What date did Oklahoma enter the United States?
August 19, 2009
May 30, 2010
December 30, 1965
November 16,1907
November 9, 1897
What does Oklahoma sell?
Hay Cotton
Soybeans corn
pecans watermelon
peanuts
all of the above
What is the largest city in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City
Cleveland
Muskogee
Topeka
What are the natural resources of Oklahoma?
oil
coal
metals
copper
All of the above
What are the weird laws?
You can't open a bottle by yourself
You can't tip over a funeral casket
Women can't do their own hair
You can't make ugly faces at dogs
All of the above
Oklahoma has a rich history because of ______________.
the crops that grow here
the state song
the American Indians' and settlers'n cultures
the oil that people found here
Why did settlers come to Oklahoma?
It was unknown territory.
It had open prairie land.
It was going to become a state.
It was close to Arkansas.
Who were the Sooners?
People who settled in Oklahoma sooner than they had permission
People who left Oklahoma sooner than they were supposed to
people who went to Oklahoma and then moved back east as soon as they got there
people who moved out of Oklahoma before others came
Which part of the Oklahoma flag connects the settlers and the American Indians?
the olive branch because it was used by the Choctaw to surrender to Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War.
the blue background because it represents the Choctaw flag from the Civil War
Nothing on the flag connects the two groups.
the gold crosses because these were symbols worn by the Choctaw in the Civil War
What does the shield represent for the Osage?
the state of Oklahoma
the Osage flag
deer hide and eagle feathers
the shield that would have been taken into battle
What color is the background of the Oklahoma flag?
white
green
blue
black
What do the stars on the seal represent?
the constellations
the American flag
the number of U.S. states when Oklahoma joined
the number of years Oklahoma has been a state
How does the Chickasaw seal honor the tribe as warriors?
The warrior on the seal is in military uniform.
The warrior on the seal is holding a bow and shield.
The warrior on the seal is commanding soldiers.
There is no depiction on the shield of this.
Explain the significance of oak to the Cherokee.
Oak was a symbol of strength.
Oak was not significant at all.
Oak was the wood used to cook sacred feasts.
Oak was the wood used to trade with the settlers.
What is something unique about Oklahoma City?
Oil brings thieves to the city.
Oil brings water to the city.
It is the only capital city with an oil well.
It is located in the middle of the state.
In what year was the state capital established?
1888
1889
1989
1866
What force of nature do people in Oklahoma have to prepare for?
tornadoes
earthquakes
droughts
buffalo stampedes
Mexican ___________ migrate to Oklahoma every year.
tourists
free-tailed bats
bees
butterflies
What does the Golden Driller represent?
the danger of harvesting oil
all of the oil workers in Tulsa
putting oil back in the ground
there is no oil in Oklahoma
Which of the following is vital to the economy of Oklahoma?
oil
bats
dinosaurs
statues
What is the state animal?
American bison
desert hare
sage grouse
prairie chicken
Where did the idea for Gusty come from?
Winds blow across the plains in Oklahoma
He was in cartoon.
He came from a drawing contest.
He was drawn by a weatherman.
In what season does the state wildflower Indian blanket grow best?
autumn
summer
winter
spring
Why was Allen Wright involved in naming Oklahoma?
He was the Chief of the Choctaw Indian tribe.
He was the government official who worked in Oklahoma.
He gave Oklahoma its nickname, the Sooner State.
He gave permission for people to use the name.
Which language does the name Oklahoma come from?
Choctaw
Chickasaw
Cherokee
English
Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other state in the nation.
True
False
The two largest lakes in Oklahoma are _____________________ and __________________________.
Texoma and Grand
Grand and Eufaula
Texoma and Eufaula
Fort Gibson and Grand
The two major rivers that run through Oklahoma are the Arkansas and Red rivers?
True
False
What was the main benefit of statehood?
getting new government buildings
getting land for free
getting money from the national government
getting a new star on the American flag
Who decided if a territory became a state?
businesses with jobs
townspeople
Congress
the railroad company
Which group was losing land instead of getting it?
American Indians
Chinese
Mexican Americans
no one
What were the people who tried to claim the Unassigned Lands of the West called?
Winners
Boomers
Oklahomans
Sooners
What was the main reason why territories wanted more people?
More people meant there were less problems.
More people meant there were more towns and businesses.
More people meant they would have more friends.
More people meant the state fair would be bigger.
What was the main benefit of statehood?
getting new government buildings
getting land for free
getting money from the national government
getting a new star on the American flag
Who decided if a territory became a state?
businesses with jobs
townspeople
Congress
the railroad company
How did Reverend Smith describe a land run?
the land was all running downhill
a gigantic horse race for homes
wagons racing to the mountain top
people make trails through the plains
Which group was losing land instead of getting it?
American Indians
Chinese
Mexican Americans
no one
What did Lew Carroll finally have to do to stake a claim on any land?
He had to earn the money to buy the land.
He told people to get off the land that he wanted.
He had to have his whole family there when he claimed the land.
He had to split the claim with another person.
What were the people who tried to claim the Unassigned Lands of the West called?
Winners
Boomers
Oklahomans
Sooners
Which of the following statements is true?
The US government encouraged people to settle on the Unassigned Lands of the West.
Everyone watied until the proper time to claim their land.
The Homestead Act gave each settler 160 acres of land for free.
No one cared what the government wanted them to do.
What happened once settlers lived on the Unassigned Lands for five years?
They received a deed to the land.
They went back to where they came from.
They paid the government for the land.
They got representation in government.
What occupation did Alexander Posey have?
He was a salesman.
He was a farmer.
He was a writer.
He was a politician.
What did Posey own that was the first of its kind?
a book written by an American Indian.
an American Indian painting.
a newspaper for white settlers.
an American Indian newspaper.
What important idea did Alexander Posey write about?
He wrote about creating the state of Sequoyah
He wrote about the Oklahoma Land Rush
He wrote about how newspapers could be used in schools.
He wrote about jobs for people in the town.
Which tribe is best known as the Lords of the Plains?
Cherokee
Apache
Comanche
Creek
What did the Comanche do with horses?
treated them kindly
hunted them for food
used them for farming
showed them in contests
Who does the day-to-day governing of the Comanche tribe?
the chief
the president
the United States
the seven elected leaders
What happened once settlers lived on the Unassigned Lands for five years?
They received a deed to the land.
They went back to where they came from.
They paid the government for the land.
They got representation in government.
Which tribe is best known as the Lords of the Plains?
Cherokee
Apache
Comanche
Creek
Which state is highlighted for its contribution to the space program?
Texas
California
Florida
Oklahoma
What roles did Oklahomans play in the space program?
Mathematicians and Pilots
Pilots and Engineers
Engineers and Mathematicians
Astronauts and Scientists
In which phases of the space program did Oklahoma have an astronaut?
Gemini, Apollo, and the space shuttle
Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo
Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Sky lab, the space shuttle, and building the International Space Station
Apollo, Sky lab, and the space shuttle
What is the main theme of 'Back in Time' Season 9 Episode 1?
Oklahoma's contribution to space exploration
The building of the International Space Station
The life of astronauts
The history of space exploration
Which Oklahoma astronaut flew on the first space shuttle mission?
John Herrington
Gordon Cooper
Shannon Lucid
Thomas P. Stafford
What significant contribution did Oklahoma make to the design of space vehicles?
Developing heat-resistant materials
Creating more efficient fuel systems
Improving space suit technology
Enhancing navigation systems
Which university in Oklahoma has a program dedicated to aerospace engineering?
Oklahoma State University
University of Oklahoma
University of Tulsa
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Which Oklahoma city is known for its significant aerospace industry presence?
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Norman
Lawton
What type of aerospace facilities are prominent in Oklahoma?
Spaceports and observatories
Air force bases and research laboratories
Commercial airports and pilot training centers
Space vehicle manufacturing and testing sites
How has Oklahoma's geography benefited its aerospace industry?
By providing extensive flatlands for airfields
By offering high altitudes for space launches
By having a central location for nationwide logistics
By possessing natural resources for fuel and materials
1st Territorial Governor of Oklahoma
2nd Territorial governor of Oklahoma
Robert Martin
3rd Territorial Governor of Oklahoma
Abraham Seay
4th Territorial Governor of Oklahoma
William C. Renfrow
5th Territorial Governor of Oklahoma
Cassius Barnes
6th Territorial Governor of Oklahoma
William M. Jenkins
7th Territorial governor of Oklahoma
William Grimes
8th Territorial governor of Oklahoma
Thompson Ferguson
9th Territorial governor of Oklahoma
Frank Frantz
1st state governor of Oklahoma
2nd governor of Oklahoma
Lee Cruce
3rd governor of Oklahoma
Robert L. Williams
4th governor of Oklahoma
James B.A. Robertson
5th governor of Oklahoma
John C. Walton
6th governor of Oklahoma
Martin E. Trapp
7th governor of Oklahoma
Henry S. Johnson
8th governor of Oklahoma
William J. Holloway
9th governor of Oklahoma
William H. Murray
10th governor of Oklahoma
E.W. Marland
11th governor of Oklahoma
Leon Phillips
12th governor of Oklahoma
Kevin Stitt
Robert S. Kerr
William Murray
13th governor of Oklahoma
Roy J. Turner
14th governor of Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
15th governor of Oklahoma
Raymond Gary
16th governor of Oklahoma
J. Howard Edmondson
17th governor of Oklahoma
George Nigh
18th governor of Oklahoma
Henry Bellmon
19th governor of Oklahoma
Dewey Bartlett
20th governor of Oklahoma
David Hall
21st governor of Oklahoma
22nd governor of Oklahoma
George Nigh
23rd governor of Oklahoma
Henry Bellmon
24th governor of Oklahoma
David Walters
25th governor of Oklahoma
Frank Keating
26th governor of Oklahoma
27th governor of Oklahoma
28th governor of Oklahoma
Kevin Stitt
