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Each U.S. state has a state bird, flower and flag to represent it. Can you match a picture of each to its state? Take the quiz to find out how well you know all 50 states!
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Which state does this picture represent?
Rhododendron- Washington
This flower is a woody perennial that's found mostly in Asia. How did this become Washington's state flower? Women of the state selected it as the state flower, before women were even allowed to vote!
Camellia- Alabama
Alpine Forget-me-not- Alaska
California Poppy- California
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Which state does this picture represent?
Rose-New York
It really is true that every rose has its thorn. Buy why must these flowers of love have something so despiteful? Their thorns protect them from animals that like to munch on plants, and allow them to attach to other plants.
Apple Blossom- Arkansas
Rocky Mountain Columbine- Colorado
Mountain Laurel- Connecticut
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Wild Turkey- Alabama
Northern Mockingbird- Arkansas
Northern Cardinal- Illinois
Although it is Arizona who claims the Cardinals for their NFL nickname, Illinois voted this small, red creature to be its state bird. Did you know that the Northern Cardinal only grows to be over an ounce in weight?
Eastern Goldfinch- Iowa
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Mountain Bluebird- Idaho
American Robin- Michigan
If you see a robin during winter, it could mean winter will soon be over! These are cheery birds that come out at the end of winter, and sing a song to celebrate the coming of warmer weather.
Purple Finch- New Hampshire
Bluebird- New York
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Brown Thrasher- Georgia
Common Loon- Minnesota
Chickadee- Massachusetts
Bluebird- Missouri
The striking blue hue of this bird makes it enjoyable to watch and follow. Like their top feathers and wings, a bluebird's eggs are also blue.
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Which state does this picture represent?
Alaska
Colorado
Vermont
Oregon
The T.V. series, Portlandia, is a comedy that makes fun of the stereotypical Pacific Northwest society as it is portrayed in Portland, Oregon. Fred Armisen, Jonathan Krisel and Carrie Brownstein starred in this show.
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Which state does this picture represent?
New Hampshire
California
Did you know that California has more national parks than any other state? If you want to sample some beautiful and diverse national parks, plan a trip through this state. From Yosemite to Joshua Tree, you'll find a wide range of climates and unforgettable landscapes.
Georgia
New York
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Iowa
Mississippi
Colorado
The people of Colorado proved to care a lot about their state and their people when they voted 'no' to hosting the Olympics in 1976. It was a last-minute decision that was made to avoid pollution and over-spending in Denver.
Florida
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Peach Blossom- Delaware
Yellow Hibiscus- Hawaii
The Yellow Hibiscus was named Hawaii's state flower in 1988. It is a pretty, yellow flower with deep orange and red in the center. Sub-species of this flower are endangered so be careful not to pick them!
Orange Blossom- Florida
Apple Blossom- Michigan
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Louisiana
Hawaii
Alaska
Did you know that although Alaska has been a state since 1958, natives to the state often think of it as its own entity? Many Alaskans refer to the rest of the United States as "the lower 48," which makes sense since they are thousands of miles away from the rest of the country.
Florida
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Goldentrod- Kentucky
Purple Violet- Kentucky
Cherokee Rose- Georgia
Mountain Laurel- Connecticut
Do you have a hard time growing flowers due to too much shade in your yard? Don't give up! The Mountain Laurel will fulfill your gardening needs. This flower is tolerant of shade, and comes in different shades of pink and white.
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Which state does this picture represent?
New Jersey
Iowa
You may appreciate this state more if you are a John Wayne fan, the famous actor was born in Iowa in 1907! This state is full of cornfields, farms, and the Mississippi River.
Maryland
Kentucky
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Which state does this picture represent?
Oklahoma
This state was claimed as Indian Territory until it was opened up for anyone to go to in 1889. Those in search of adventure and a new home swarmed the state. Can you believe that 50,000 people came to Oklahoma in one day?
California
Washington
Texas
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Which state does this picture represent?
Magnolia-Louisiana
What does the magnolia flower symbolize? Feminine beauty, purity and nobility. These flowers were used as symbols, especially in China and the southern U.S.
Peony- Indiana
Wild Prairie Rose- Iowa
Pink and white lady's slipper- Minnesota
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Which state does this picture represent?
Pennsylvania
Alaska
Florida
This sunny state welcomes snow-birds and retirees who flock to it for warmth, relaxation and fun. So it's no surprise that Florida hosts more people over age 65 than any other state.
Michigan
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North Carolina
Watch out scholars, North Carolina is home to the oldest State University in the country! The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill was founded in 1789, and has an acceptance rate of only 26 percent.
Arizona
California
Tennessee
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Cardinal- Indiana
Hermit Thrush- Vermont
Besides the Hermit Thrush, Vermont is known for maple syrup. Montpelier, VT is the largest producer of maple syrup in all of the U.S.
Western Meadowlark- Kansas
Lark Bunting- Colorado
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Which state does this picture represent?
Idaho
Wyoming
Maine
Maine is the only state in the U.S. whose name is just one syllable. It is also the only state to share a border with just one other state. Connecticut and Maine share a border.
New Mexico
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Iowa
Alabama
South Carolina
Why is a palm-looking tree on South Carolina's state flag? It is a Palmetto Tree, and is distinct to the state. A Colonel designed the flag in the late 1700s; the crescent matched the symbols on the troops's uniforms.
Oregon
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Cardinal- Ohio
Roadrunner- New Mexico
Mockingbird- Mississippi
Western Meadowlark- Montana
Montana boasts amazing scenery and landscapes; including Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. In addition to seeing Western Meadowlarks here, you can also see many elk. Montana has more elk herds migrating than any other state.
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Indiana
What's with all the stars on Indiana's state flag? They represent the number of states at the time the flag was created. Indiana represents the star directly above the torch, and the torch symbolizes liberty and enlightenment.
Kentucky
West Virginia
Illinois
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Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Oregon
Texas
Texas matched its state nickname of 'the lone star state' well with its flag. The single white star represents the unity of the state, while the colors have their own special meaning. Bravery is shown in red, loyalty in blue, and purity in white.
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Which state does this picture represent?
Georgia
Arizona
Like Florida, Arizona is another hot spot for snow birds and retirees. It's also home to the Grand Canyon and other beautiful parks.
Maine
California
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Blue Hen Chicken- Delaware
Robin- Connecticut
Mountain Bluebird- Nevada
This bird has a beautiful, cheery blue hue and lives in the western part of North America. Its ability to dive quickly and hover gives it an advantage when hunting for food.
Common American Gull- Utah
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Which state does this picture represent?
Maryland
If you like water or history, this is the state for you! Maryland is abundant in waterways, seaports and coastlines, as well as important landmarks in U.S. history. Did you know the national anthem was created here?
New Jersey
New York
New Hampshire
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Which state does this picture represent?
Alabama
Florida
Virginia
Why was this state named Virginia? It was named after Queen Elizabeth of England's nickname, "Virgin Queen." This state is a member of the 13 colonies that first made up the U.S.
Texas
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Which state does this picture represent?
Minnesota
Besides having over 10,000 lakes, Minnesota also has Lake Superior on its border, which is the largest of the five Great Lakes. Even though its a lake, Superior may seem like an ocean when you look at it! It is over 1,000 feet deep and spans almost 32,000 square miles.
Iowa
Oklahoma
Nevada
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Bitterroot- Montana
American Dogwood- Virginia
Sego Lily- Utah
Wood Violet- Wisconsin
Wisconsin is known as being home to the "cheeseheads" because of its high cheese and dairy production. There are over one million dairy cows in the state!
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Montana
New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico's capital, was founded over 400 years ago in 1610. It hosts beautiful Spanish architecture, rejuvenating spas, and lots of sunlight. Sounds like a good vacation spot!
North Dakota
Nebraska
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Ruffed Grouse- Pennsylvania
Willow Ptarmigan- Alaska
Northern Cardinal- West Virginia
West Virginia is home to the Appalachian Mountains, the historical city of Charleston and Civil War history. The Appalachians are a true historical site as they are 480 million years old!
Robin- Wisconsin
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Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Alabama
Alabama has a simpler state flag than most, with St. Andrew's crimson cross on a plain white backdrop. This type of cross is also known as a saltire.
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Which state does this picture represent?
Hawaii
Georgia
Georgia's flag is relatively new, being that it was changed in 2003. It resembles the U.S. national flag, with red stripes, a white stripe, and a blue canton with white stars inside. Do you know what the gold picture is of on the inside of the canton? It's Georgia's state coat of arms.
Alaska
Oregon
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Which state does this picture represent?
Nebraska
The people of Nebraska must be farmers at heart because their state nickname went from the "Tree Planter's state" to "Cornhusker state" in 1945. Nebraska is landlocked and shares borders with Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado.
North Carolina
South Carolina
North Dakota
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Tennessee
Kansas
Connecticut
Wyoming
Wyoming's state flag is also relatively simple compared to those of other states. The bison is not just a part of Wyoming's state flag, it's also their state animal. The bloodshed of the bison when pioneers moved out west was exponential, as was the bloodshed of Native Americans and pioneers.
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Which state does this picture represent?
North Dakota
About half of the spring wheat produced in the United States comes from North Dakota. That's a high amount of wheat production! Makes sense since this state is dominated by the Great Plains region.
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
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Western Meadowlark- Montana
Ring-necked Pheasant- South Dakota
Male ring-necked pheasants sport a stunning variety of colors; emerald green, red, copper, gold and white make up their coloring. They have long, upright tail feathers and a white collar around their necks, giving them their name.
Rhode Island Red- Rhode Island
Willow Goldfinch- Washington
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Which state does this picture represent?
Kansas
New Hampshire
An explorer, John Mason, named this state after Hampshire in England. New Hampshire is one of the 13 colonies and became a state in 1788.
Ohio
Michigan
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Iowa
Massachusetts
This state boasts a whole lot of Colonial history; if you want a history lesson on how the United States was started, go here! A few prominent places are Freedom Trail, Cape Cod beach, and Salem.
Texas
Florida
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Washington
South Carolina
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is also home to the famous Rocky Balboa stairs, as seen in the movie, "Rocky." Get inspired by running up these stairs in the middle of Philadelphia, and visiting the Liberty Bell!
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Which state does this picture represent?
Kansas
Kansas's state flag was adopted in the late 1920s and includes a picture of a quaint farm, mountains, sun and water. This is also Kansas's state seal.
Ohio
Georgia
California
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Vermont
Idaho
This northwestern state is a true gem, as almost every type of gemstone has been found here. If you're on the hunt for garnets, go here! Idaho has lots of star garnets.
New York
Utah
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Mockingbird- Tennessee
Did you know that the first woman to be a U.S. State Senator was from Tennessee? Her name was Hattie Caraway. Tennessee's other claim to fame is Davy Crockett, who was born near Greeneville.
Cardinal- Virginia
Great Carolina Wren- South Carolina
Hermit Thrush- Vermont
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kentucky
Have you heard of the Kentucky Derby? It's a one-of-a-kind horse race held each May in Louisville. It's also the oldest horse race in the United States that's still running.
Michigan
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Which state does this picture represent?
Ohio
Although Ohio may not be a vacation hot spot, the state can claim many "firsts." It was the first to establish an ambulance service, first to invent the pop can, and the cash register was invented there.
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Delaware
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Red Clover- Vermont
Apple Blossom- Arkansas
In the southern United States, lies a state abundant in wildlife and rugged geographical features. Have you figured out that it's Arkansas yet? The Ozark mountains, hot springs, caves and caverns all are within this beautiful state.
American Dogwood- Virginia
Iris- Tennessee
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Which state does this picture represent?
Delaware
What's going on up there in Delaware? Well, it was the first to become a state in the U.S. in 1787. Its state bird is the Blue Hen Chicken, and one of the state's nicknames is "Small Wonder."
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
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Nevada
Idaho
Washington
Utah
Utah is known for its high concentration of Mormons, and possibly of salt, since its capital is the Salt Lake City! Did you know that the Great Salt Lake was found in 1824?
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Delaware
Oregon
Wisconsin
Mississippi
This state shares its name with the great Mississippi River, which spans over 2,300 miles. The Gulf of Mexico borders Mississippi's southern coast.
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Robin- Wisconsin
Common American Gull- Utah
Willow Goldfinch- Washington
Rhode Island Red- Rhode Island
This breed of chicken was developed in the late 1800s and is specific to America. How was it developed? Two types of chickens were cross-bred; one was from Italy and one was from the Orient.
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Chickadee- Maine
American Goldfinch- New Jersey
This bird is somewhat acrobatic; it will hang from its feet to get seeds from flowers more easily. It is red, black and white with a cute red beak.
Cardinal- Kentucky
Eastern Brown Pelican- Louisiana
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