RasmaSandra
It was in 1540 that Coronado, the Spanish conquistador explored the area that is today New Mexico looking for the fabled seven cities of gold. New Mexico is the 47th state that entered the Union. The state was part of the “Old West” and known for its cowboys and cattle drives. It is a state rich with artwork and culture influenced by the Apache Indians. This is a state that has color and art, music and dance, amazing landscapes, and a heritage of Indian, Anglo, and Hispanic cultures. New Mexico is home to the amazing Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The state has diverse terrain including the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
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Was New Mexico part of the Old West?
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Yes
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No
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Does the state have both desert and mountains?
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Yes
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Yes
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Is it home to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
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Yes
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No
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What is the state’s capital?
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Santa Fe
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Alberquerque
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Carlsbad
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What is the state’s nickname?
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Old West State
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Land of Enchantment
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Culture State
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What is the state song?
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New Mexico
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My New Mexico
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O Fair New Mexico
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What is the state flower?
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Yucca flower
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Peony
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Desert rose
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What is the state bird?
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Thrush
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Roadrunner
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Pigeon
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What is the state tree?
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Orange tree
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Pinyon tree
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Hemlock
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What is the state animal?
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Desert fox
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Mule
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American black bear
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What is the state fish?
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Pirranah
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Halibut
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Cutthroat trout
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I’m doing everything better. You got 10 out of 11 right!
Congratulations! Now I know you’re learning about the states.
7 out of 11 this time. Really interesting quiz, Rasma. I only got the bird right, based on a memory of a kids’ cartoon I used to watch 😀
Very good score. The roadrunner and the coyote were always my favorties in that cartoon Norman.
I scored 8. Funny, I was looking at the pictures in each question but not making any connection until towards the end.
If the state is called New Mexico then there must be Old Mexico, right?
Nope, there is no Old Mexico just the country of Mexico. When they named the state since it was near Mexico but in the U.S. they named it New Mexico.
only missed one. damn you, state song!
Congratulations, Alex. The state song is going to start haunting you. I find it so hard to be creative on this question.
leave it out. I won’t miss it
I got 7. But I think it is a fun quiz.
Very good try and hopefully you’re learning about the states.
Got 8 but I guessed some. Nice post with lots of information
Good score and glad you liked the quiz, Grace.
Very good score and that just shows that you’re learning about the states.
Missed a couple but a great quiz.
Very good and thank you, Carol and glad you enjoyed it.
10 out of 11. OK, I’ll take that. Great post.
Great score and glad you enjoyed the quiz, Linda.
You got 6 out of 11 right!
Thank you for taking the quiz and looks like you’re learning about the states.
lol Piranah. That one made me laugh. I missed two again. The dang song, and this time I got the nickname wrong. Another great quiz. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed the quiz and great score, Kim. I am glad that made you laugh I have to get creative on the wrong answers.
The cutthroat trout sounds alarming! Presumably it only cuts the throats of other fish?
It got its name for the bright red streaks of color beneath its lower jaws and can be found in many states out West they also say it is a good table fish.
crap missed 2, still love this series!!!
Great score, Doc and glad you enjoy these quizzes I am already considering different ideas for when I get to the 50th state.
NASA trivia 🙂
8 missions that circled the moon.
12 astronauts that walked on the moon.
lots to talk about!
I’ve learned a lot from your quizs, dear friend … I have 8 correct ones