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1
John C. Calhoun served in what position within the U.S. government?
Speaker of House
Defense Secretary
President
Vice President
2
What major educational institution in South Carolina has a library named after John C. Calhoun?
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
Furman University
College of Charleston
3
What is a popular dish originating from South Carolina?
Philly cheesesteak
Deep-dish pizza
Shrimp and grits
Clam chowder
4
Which of these animals is NOT native to South Carolina?*
Bison
White-tailed deer
Bobcat
American alligator
5
Fort Sumter is famous for which reason?
The first battle of the Civil War started there
It was a major trading post
It was never captured during the war
It's the birthplace of the American flag
6
Which of these is a nickname for South Carolina?
The Sunshine State
The Peach State
The Palmetto State
The Magnolia State
7
How many counties are there in South Carolina?
56
46
36
66
8
Which of these colleges was the first established in South Carolina?
Furman University
Clemson University
University of South Carolina
College of Charleston
9
Which of these rivers runs through Columbia, the capital of South Carolina?
Savannah River
Edisto River
Congaree River
Saluda River
10
What is the state flower of South Carolina?
Yellow Jasmine
Azalea
Magnolia
Rose
11
What year was South Carolina officially recognized as a state?
1776
1788
1821
1800
12
What is the state gemstone of South Carolina?
Jade
Diamond
Amethyst
Saphire
13
The Swamp Fox is a nickname for which Revolutionary War hero from South Carolina?
Francis Marion
Henry Lee III
John Laurens
Andrew Pickens
14
*In which conflict did John C. Calhoun play a significant role as a war hawk?
Cold War
World War I
American Revolution
War of 1812
15
What major event is held annually in Charleston, South Carolina?
South Carolina State Fair
The Charleston Marathon
The Peach Festival
Spoleto Festival USA
16
Which of these crops is South Carolina famous for producing?
Apples
Bananas
Peaches
Oranges
17
*What is the name of South Carolina's oldest living oak tree?
The Angel Oak
The Palmetto Oak
The Liberty Oak
The Great Oak
18
What wawa South Carolina’s first cash crop?
Rice
Tobacco
Cotton
Corn
19
Which South Carolina native became a famous jazz musician known for his trumpet playing?
Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington
Dizzy Gillespie
Miles Davis
20
Which city is the capital of South Carolina?
Spartanburg
Greenville
Columbia
Charleston
21
The Blue Ridge Mountains are located in which part of South Carolina?
Northeast
Northwest
Middle
Southeast
22
In which year was the BEST University in South Carolina, the University of South Carolina founded, ?
1801
1920
1800
1776
23
What major national park is located in South Carolina?
Grand Canyon
Yosemite
Congaree
Yellowstone
24
What festival is Pelion, South Carolina known for?
Okra Strut
Crawdad Special
Peach Festival
Peanut Party
25
Which university in South Carolina was founded with the support of John C. Calhoun?
Clemson
Furman
University of South Carolina
Tennessee
26
What is the primary agricultural product of South Carolina?
Soybeans
Tobacco
Rice
Cotton
27
The largest earthquake ever recorded in the southeastern United States occurred near which South Carolina city in 1886?
Columbia
Charleston
Greenville
Spartanburg
28
The Gullah culture is unique to which area of South Carolina?
Midlands
Upstate
Low Country
Piedmont
29
The first golf course in the United States is located in which South Carolina town?
Hardeeville
Charleston
Myrtle Beach
Hilton Head Island
30
John C. Calhoun was affiliated with which political party later in his career?
Federalist
Whig
Democrat
Democratic Republicans
31
What is the state dance of South Carolina?
Salsa
Tango
Waltz
Shag
32
Which of these historical figures was NOT from South Carolina?
James Brown
Benjamin Franklin
Strom Thurmond
John C Calhoun
33
Which industry is important to South Carolina's economy, particularly in the Upstate region?
Technology
Tourism
Automotive
Agriculture
34
What South Carolina island is known for its luxury resorts and Gullah culture?
Pawleys Island
Kiawah Island
Folly Beach
Hilton Head Island
35
Which of these is a historic site in South Carolina related to the Revolutionary War?
Kings Mountain
Gilbert
Fort Sumter
Pickens County
36
Which South Carolina city is known for its historic homes and antebellum architecture?
Charleston
Columbia
Spartaburg
Greenville
37
What is unique about Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina?
The Tea Plantation Festival
The Peach Festival
The Shrimp Festival
The Gullah Festival
38
*What unique feature does the South Carolina flag have?
Both Palmetto Tree and Crescent Moon
Palmetto Tree
Crescent Moon
Hammer
39
Which body of water is NOT found in South Carolina?
Lake Michigan
Lake Murray
Lake Wateree
Lake Marion
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What is the highest point in South Carolina?
Sassafras Mountain
Caesars Head
Table Rock
Paris Mountain
