Minnesota Facts & Figures Quiz

What is the capital of Minnesota?

• St. Paul

• Duluth

• Minneapolis

• Rochester

In what year did Minnesota become a state?

• 1848

• 1858

• 1868

• 1878

What is the state bird of Minnesota?

• Common Loon

• Bald Eagle

• American Robin

• Red-tailed Hawk

Which lake is known as the world's largest freshwater lake?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Huron

• Lake Erie

What is the state motto of Minnesota?

• The Nice People State

• The North Star State

• Star of the West

• The North Star Lake

Which of the following cities is the largest in Minnesota?

• St. Paul

• Rochester

• Minneapolis

• Bloomington

What is the main direction of river flow in Minnesota?

• East to the Atlantic Ocean

• All of the above

• South to the Gulf of Mexico

• North to Hudson Bay

Which industry contributes $16 billion to Minnesota's economy?

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Manufacturing

What is the state flower of Minnesota?

• Violet

• Purple Coneflower

• Pink and White Lady's Slipper

• Sunflower

Who was the first woman to cross the ice to both the North Pole and South Pole?

• Judy Garland

• Laura Ingalls Wilder

• Karen Nyberg

• Ann Bancroft