South Dakota

What is the nickname of South Dakota?

• The Mount Rushmore State

• The Sunshine State

• The Lone Star State

• The Golden State

When did South Dakota become a state?

• 1803

• 1889

• 1901

• 1925

What is the capital of South Dakota?

• Pierre

• Sioux Falls

• Rapid City

• Aberdeen

Which Native American tribes still reside in South Dakota?

• Cheyenne and Arikara

• Ponca and Lakota

• Dakota Sioux and Cheyenne

• All of the above

What does the word 'Dakota' mean?

• Friendly

• Allies

• Peaceful

• Strong

What is the highest point in South Dakota?

• Black Elk Peak

• Mount Rushmore

• Badlands National Park

• Missouri River

What is one of the richest fossil beds on Earth located in South Dakota?

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon

• Badlands

• Great Salt Lake

What is the state tree of South Dakota?

• Ponderosa Pine

• Weeping Willow

• Black Hills Spruce

• Cottonwood

What is the number one industry in South Dakota?

• Mining

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Technology

How many people visit Mount Rushmore each year?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million