- 1. What is the capital city of Texas?
A) Houston
B) San Antonio
C) Dallas
D) Austin
- 2. Which river forms a natural border between Texas and Mexico?
A) Rio Grande
B) Brazos River
C) Colorado River
D) Red River
- 3. What is the official state bird of Texas?
A) Blue Jay
B) Northern Mockingbird
C) Meadowlark
D) Cardinal
- 4. The famous slogan 'Don't Mess with Texas' is used to promote which environmental message?
A) Water conservation
B) Renewable energy
C) Anti-littering
D) Pollution control
- 5. In what year did Texas officially gain independence from Mexico?
A) 1845
B) 1861
C) 1836
D) 1824
- 6. Which famous battle for Texas independence took place near San Antonio in 1836?
A) The Alamo
B) Battle of San Jacinto
C) Goliad Massacre
D) Battle of Gonzales
- 7. What is the tallest peak in Texas?
A) Enchanted Rock
B) Mount Bonnell
C) Guadalupe Peak
D) El Capitan
- 8. Which popular fast-food chain originated in Texas?
A) Wendy's
B) Whataburger
C) McDonald's
D) Burger King
- 9. The NASA Space Center is located in which Texas city?
A) Houston
B) Austin
C) Dallas
D) San Antonio
- 10. What is the state flower of Texas?
A) Sunflower
B) Rose
C) Bluebonnet
D) Lily
- 11. Which famous singer known as 'The King of Country' is from Texas?
A) Willie Nelson
B) Merle Haggard
C) George Strait
D) Johnny Cash
- 12. What sports team won the NBA championship in 1994 and 1995 representing Texas?
A) San Antonio Spurs
B) Texas Longhorns
C) Dallas Mavericks
D) Houston Rockets
- 13. What is the official dish of the state of Texas?
A) Fried Chicken
B) Tex-Mex Tacos
C) BBQ Brisket
D) Chili
- 14. Which natural disaster is Texas most prone to experience?
A) Tornadoes
B) Blizzards
C) Earthquakes
D) Hurricanes
- 15. Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
A) Stephen F. Austin
B) Sam Houston
C) William B. Travis
D) James Bowie
- 16. Which popular beverage company is headquartered in Plano, Texas?
A) Pepsi
B) Dr Pepper
C) Mountain Dew
D) Coca-Cola
- 17. In which year did Texas officially become a state in the United States?
A) 1789
B) 1865
C) 1901
D) 1845
- 18. The Alamo, known for a famous battle, is located in which Texas city?
A) Houston
B) Dallas
C) Austin
D) San Antonio
- 19. Which of the following is a popular traditional dance form in Texas?
A) Salsa
B) Square Dance
C) Breakdance
D) Ballet
- 20. Which university is located in the city of College Station, Texas?
A) University of Texas at Austin
B) Rice University
C) Texas Tech University
D) Texas A&M University
- 21. What is the state reptile of Texas?
A) Texas Horned Lizard
B) Diamondback Rattlesnake
C) Texas Indigo Snake
D) Western Coachwhip
- 22. Which famous TV show, depicting the lives of four suburban women, was set in Wisteria Lane, a fictional street in Texas?
A) Friends
B) Desperate Housewives
C) The Office
D) Breaking Bad
- 23. What is the approximate population of Texas as of 2021?
A) 15 million
B) 40 million
C) 29 million
D) 20 million
- 24. Which famous actress, known for her role in 'Legally Blonde', was born in Texas?
A) Emma Stone
B) Reese Witherspoon
C) Scarlett Johansson
D) Jennifer Lawrence
- 25. Which of the following is a famous natural cavern in Texas known for its stunning underground formations?
A) Natural Bridge Caverns
B) Jewel Cave
C) Carlsbad Caverns
D) Mammoth Cave
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