Exploring Missouri: History and Geography Insights

What does the name 'Missouri' mean?

• Land of the Free

• Town of the Large Canoes

• Home of the Brave

• Place of Many Rivers

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Which city in Missouri is famous for its barbecue and hosts championship cookoffs?

• St. Louis

• Springfield

• Columbia

• Kansas City

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What type of musical entertainment is Branson, Missouri known for?

• Jazz

• Rock

• Classical

• Country and Western

Which town in Missouri is known for preserving German heritage and its vineyards?

• Branson

• Independence

• Jefferson City

• Hermann

When did Missouri become the 24th state of the United States?

• December 7, 1787

• August 10, 1821

• June 1, 1792

• July 4, 1776

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What significant event did Missouri host in 1904?

• The first Olympic Games

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The World's Fair

• The first Super Bowl

What is the height of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis?

• 800 feet

• 700 feet

• 500 feet

• 630 feet

Which trail started in Independence, Missouri?

• The California Trail

• The Santa Fe Trail

• The Lewis and Clark Trail

• The Oregon Trail

What was the starting point of the Santa Fe Trail?

• Columbia

• Franklin

• Kansas City

• St. Louis