North Carolina Exploration Quiz

What is one of the nicknames for North Carolina?

• The Golden State

• The Empire State

• The Tar Heel State

• The Sunshine State

Who was the infamous pirate associated with North Carolina?

• Captain Kidd

• Blackbeard

• Calico Jack

• Anne Bonny

What is the mystery surrounding the Lost Colony?

• It was a colony that never existed

• It was a colony that disappeared without a trace

• It was a colony that was found in the 1800s

• It was a colony that merged with another

Which city is known as the 'Furniture Capital of the World'?

• Charlotte

• Durham

• High Point

• Raleigh

What is the primary crop associated with North Carolina's agricultural history?

• Cotton

• Rice

• Wheat

• Tobacco

Which animal is a famous resident of the Great Smoky Mountains?

• Black Bear

• Grizzly Bear

• Panda Bear

• Polar Bear

What is the state bird of North Carolina?

• Sparrow

• Cardinal

• Robin

• Blue Jay

Which university is NOT part of the Research Triangle Park?

• Harvard University

• Duke University

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• North Carolina State University

What is the official state tree of North Carolina?

• Birch

• Pine

• Maple

• Oak

Which city hosts the state fair in North Carolina?

• Charlotte

• Raleigh

• Wilmington

• Greensboro