New Jersey

What is the nickname of New Jersey?

• The Empire State

• The Sunshine State

• The Golden State

• The Garden State

When did New Jersey achieve statehood?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1790

• 1800

What is the capital of New Jersey?

• Trenton

• Jersey City

• Newark

• Atlantic City

Which is the biggest city in New Jersey?

• Newark

• Trenton

• Hoboken

• Camden

What is the state bird of New Jersey?

• American Robin

• Bald Eagle

• Blue Jay

• Eastern Goldfinch

What is the state flower of New Jersey?

• Daisy

• Common Violet

• Sunflower

• Rose

Who was the first European to arrive in New Jersey?

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

• John Cabot

What major event did George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River lead to?

• The signing of the Constitution

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Trenton

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What geographical region is not found in New Jersey?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Ridge and Valley

• Atlantic Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

What is a natural resource New Jersey is known for?

• Oil

• Granite

• Gold

• Diamonds