west Virginia 100 question quiz

During the years 1950-1953 many West Virginians served in what war?

At one time miners were paid with tokens or paper certificates called Script

A person who is willing to work while regular workers are on strike is a:

What state borders West Virginia on the southeast?

Which of these rivers forms part of the border of West Virginia?

Which of the following are glass manufactures in West Virginia?

The first governor of West Virginia was -

WV Governor responsible for desegregating schools

“Devil Anse” was the patriarch of McCoy family?

The famous girl guerrilla who rode with the Confederate Moccassin Rangers was:

WVU's all time leader in touchdowns

The first state park organized in West Virginia was Droop Mountain

Which two of the following West Virginians have won Olympic gold medals?

An example of a citizenship responsibility is to:

Money used to produce more money is called

The University of Charleston has expressed in adding what two programs to its curriculum is the Bills

In 1818, the portion of the National Road was completed from Cumberland, Maryland to which city in West Virginia?

A person who wants to start a corporation in West Virginia must register with the Secretary of State office

there are 7 members in Congress from WV

The Coalwood Way was written by what West Virginian author?

What does the man on the ladder to the left of the page symbolize?

Stedman Bailey is WVU's all time leader in receptions.

spelunker was a person who explores caves

The Coal River was given its name by which explorer?

What are two prehistoric Indians cultures with remains in WV

In the November election voters defeated an attempt to allow what activity vote on Sunday?

WV is divided into three congressional districts

This woman was referred to as "the miner's angel" because of her many appearances inthe coalfields to help organizeminer

The chemical industry in West Virginia began during what war?

The date on the front of the West Virginia state seal is:

"There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any human creature. This called on me for revenge.

According to the cartoon, arbitration is the most effective way to:

U.S Senators are elected for a term of how many years?

The farmer from Lewis county who became a famous Union General during the Civil War was Joseph A.J. Lightburn

What person is usually credited as being the first white settler in the state is Morgan Morgan

On February 26,1972 a gob pile dam collapsed at the head of

The new state quarter representing West Virginia displays the:

Most coal in West Virginia is Bituminous

Alexander Spotswood awarded each of the explorers who sought to extend British influence into the Valley of Virginiawith

What two occupations do the men on the state seal represent?

Before coming to Marshall University, Bob Pruett coached football at what major college is the University of Florida

Which Virginia based company is the largest coal producer in West Virginia?

Which West Virginia author won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 for her novel, The Good Earthy

What Mingo chief became an enemy of the white men after his family was murdered is Logan

Which West Virginian authored the award winning 1993 Newbery Medal, Missing May?

Currently, West Virginia's leading agricultural product is

Meadow River, Pardee and Curtin, and Cherry River were examples of what kind of industries?

Which of the following is not a type of coal mine?

Who was the first explorer to discover coal in an area that is now called Boone County in 1742?

The availability of such resources as coal, water, and salt were major factors in this company's decision to locatein Wv

WVU's all time leading passer.

The state rock of West Virginia is- Fossil Coral

Which military academy was Stonewall Jackson a graduate ?

The Coal River was given its name by which explorer?

wheeling is the location of the Festival of Lights

Location of the Mountain State Forest Festival

James Rumsey Exhibited his steam boat at Shepherdstown on the Kanawha River

The Tygart, Cheat, and West Fork are all tributaries of Monongahela river?

Which of the following was a noted Indian fighter?

This West Virginia Governor settled an end to the 1912-13 Paint Creek-Cabin Creek strike.

The country's first spa, attracting the colonial elite of Virginia's society to soak up its warm, healing spring waters,

The largest and most profitable activity of the railroads in West Virginia is the transportation of:

were is the oldest prison located at.

The first black college in West Virginia was established by the Freedman's Bureau in 1867 at

Waitman T. Willey was the confederate General that destroyed Harper's Ferry

The two panhandles which make West Virginians shape unique can be found in what areas of the state?

The legal age to buy alcohol in West Virginia is:

Which of the following is not on the West Virginia State Seal?

The trial of John Brown was held in Boone Station

It is estimated that 361 men and boys died in a mine disaster on December 6, 1907 in what town?

Which West Virginia Congressman recently declared his candidacy for an unprecedented eighth term?

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Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, and Marshall Counties are part of what section of West Virginia is Western Panhandle

At Gauley Bridge the Gauley and New Rivers come together to form the -

Blennerhassett Island is in the middle of kanawha river

The C & O Railroad was extended through southern West Virginia by:

What was the name of the proposed 14th colony which included most of West Virginia?

there are five states that surround WV

Which two future U.S. Presidents served in the military in western Virginia during the Civil War?

In which of these counties would you not find Dolly Sods?

where is buckwheat festival located at

The first state park organized in West Virginia was A & C

where is Cranberry Glades located

In 1877 President Hayes sent troops to Martinsburg to end what kind of strike?

A synonym for rebellion is:

This West Virginia Governor settled an end to the 1912-13 Paint Creek-Cabin Creek strike.

What is a group effort to enforce a demand by refusing to work?

What West Virginian launched the first steamboat at Shepherdstown in 1787 is James Rumsey

The historical Draper Papers are found in what institution

West Virginia University recently announced the retirement of the jersey Numbers of which two of its greatest athletes?

In recent years interest has been generated in building a new regional airport in what county?

“Harewood” was the Jefferson county home of Semual Washington

Through the year 2000 the West Virginia Constitution of 1872 has been

A National Cemetery is located in:

The first oil well in West Virginia was at Burning Springs in Moore county

the Ohio river islands are owned by Kentucky

Which of these rivers does not form part of the border of West Virginia?

Samuel D. Karnes struck oil at Burning Springs

Who was the first explorer to discover coal in an area that is now called Boone County in 1742?

Michael J. Owens revolutionized what industry?