Discovering Oklahoma: Seven Fascinating Facts

What is Oklahoma commonly known as?

• The Prairie State
• The Sooner State
• The Golden State
• The Lone Star State

What event led to the nickname "Sooner State"?

• The Oklahoma City Bombing
• The Land Rush of 1889
• The Civil War
• The Festival of the Arts

Who is credited as the father of voicemail?

• Thomas Edison
• Gordon Matthews
• Alexander Graham Bell
• Steve Jobs

How many tornadoes does Oklahoma average each year?

• 30
• 45
• 62
• 75

Where were the first shopping carts invented?

• New York
• California
• Oklahoma
• Texas

What unusual event occurred in Boise City during World War II?

• It was a major military base.
• It was mistakenly bombed by American pilots.
• It hosted a peace treaty.
• It became a refugee camp.

What does Oklahoma's official state meal include?

• Pizza
• Sushi
• Fried okra
• Tacos

How quickly was Oklahoma City settled during the land rush?

• In a month
• In a week
• In a single day
• Over several years

When was the first tornado warning issued in Oklahoma?

• March 25, 1948
• April 22, 1889
• June 5, 1950
• January 1, 1960

What was the population of Oklahoma City by the end of the first day of the land rush?

• 5,000 people
• 10,000 people
• 15,000 people
• 20,000 people