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Texas Trivia "Toast of Texas"
Texas Trivia "Toast of Texas"
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1
The state's name is derived from a Caddoan word that loosely translates to...
Brotherhood
Friendship
Courage
Open Skies
2
Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?
Hancock Center
Commerce Square
Parkland Center
Dealey Plaza
3
Which of these countries listed was NOT one of the 6 flags that flew over Texas?
Mexico
Germany
France
Spain
4
Which of these cities is smaller than Austin?
Indianapolis
San Diego
Boston
Detroit
5
Before they were known as the Houston Astros, what was their name?
Houston Hurlers
Houston Hurricanes
Colt .45s
Texas Stars
6
Every Texas should know our state dish.
Chili
Enchiladas
Chicken Fried Steak
BBQ Brisket
7
At over 8,700 feet, this is the highest point in the US, east of the Rockies.
Guadalupe Peak
McDonald Observatory
Brazos Pass
Marathon Pass
8
Name the state fish of Texas.
Guadalupe Bass
Speckled Perch
White Bass
Crappie
9
Name the most populous county in Texas.
Dallas
Houston
Harris
El Paso
10
The last battle of the Civil War was fought here, over a month after Lee's surrender.
Three Rivers
Anhalt
Palmito Ranch
Kings Ranch
11
Which professional sports team listed is the newest in Texas?
Spurs
Mavericks
Oilers
Astros
12
Name the Texas city at the highest elevation.
Marathon
Fort Davis
Alpine
El Paso
13
Which city is considered by historians to be the oldest in Texas?
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Nacogdoches
Goliad
14
In 1893 the University of Texas played their first football game against a team from what city?
Bryan
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
15
The Rio Grande is the longest River in Texas. Name the second longest.
Pecos River
Brazos
Colorado
Red River
16
Name the first female Governor of Texas.
Richards
Hogg
Barker
Ferguson
17
In what city and year was a Worlds Fair held in Texas?
Houston 1972
Dallas 1952
San Antonio 1968
Fort Worth 1966
18
Austin is the capital of Texas, however before it was Austin what was it called?
Washington on the Brazos
Balcones
Lamar Camp
Waterloo
19
What is the state tree of Texas?
Hackberry
Post Oak
Mesquite
Pecan
20
How many counties are there in Texas?
251
274
254
248
21
The largest fresh water body in Texas is...
Wright Patman
Toledo Bend
Lake Livingston
Sam Rayburn
22
Name the greatest military commander of WWII born and raised in Texas.
Adm. Chester Nimitz
Lt. Gen. Lewis Puller
Gen. George Marshall
Gen. Omar Bradley
23
In 1845, Texas joinded the United States as the ____ state.
29th
28th
20th
31st
24
From what city was the pink granite quarried that built the state capitol building in Austin?
Spice Wood
Marble Falls
Burnet
Llano
25
Give the 2 last names of the men responsible for the Dallas Cowboys football team.
Staubach - Landry
Schramm - Murchison
Landry - Schramm
Murchison - Wynne
26
Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
Mirebeau Lamar
Jefferson Davis
Stephen F. Austin
27
This location is revered as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Brazos Pass
Washington on the Brazos
Trinity Fork
Treaty Oak
28
In what city did Santa Anna surrender his Mexican army to Texas forces?
Victoria
Goliad
San Antonio
San Jacinto
29
How many US President were born in Texas?
3
1
0
2
30
Which US President's administration invited Texas into the Union in 1845?
Polk
Taylor
Buchanan
Tyler
31
In which city was a crucial battle for Texas independence fought on October 9, 1835?
Galveston
Goliad
Giddings
Gatesville
32
The biggest cities in Texas are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin. Name the 5th largest.
El Paso
Fort Worth
Corpus Christi
Arlington
33
Which soft drink was invented in Waco in 1885?
Big Red
7-Up
Pepsi
Dr. Pepper
34
Nolan Ryan, one of the greatest pitchers in American baseball, was born in what Texas town?
Houston
Refugio
Alvin
Beeville
35
In what Texas county will you find the Alamo?
Seguin
Austin
Bexar
Travis