North Carolina Trivia

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NC Trivia

National North Carolina Day

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question 1

What was the location of Wilbur and Oriville Wright's first successful airplan flight?

Greensboro, NC

Kernersville, NC

Kitty Hawk, NC

question 1

Kitty Hawk, NC!

Reason: Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903.

question 2

What was the first public university in the United States

NC State

UNC

ECU

question 2/6 - geography

UNC Chapel Hill!

Reason: The University of North Carolina was the first public university in the nation. In 1789, William Richardson Davie wrote the act that established the University. In 1793, he and fellow trustees laid the cornerstone of the first building, Old East. Students arrived in 1795, and UNC became the only public university to award degrees in the 18th century

question 3

Where was Pepsi invented?

Mt. Olive

Charolotte

New Bern

question 3

New Bern, NC!

Reason: In the small town of New Bern, North Carolina, local pharmacist Caleb Bradham invented the original formula of what would become Pepsi-Cola. First called “Brad’s Drink,” this popular beverage was crafted with a mix of sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, kola nuts, nutmeg, and other additives.

question 4

Where was the first Krispy Kreme Donuts located?

Winston-Salem

Saxapahaw

Cary

question 4/6 - science

Winston Salem!

Reason: Vernon Rudolph bought a secret yeast raised doughnut recipe from a New Orleans French chef, rented a building in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and began selling its Krispy Kreme doughnuts on July 13, 1937 to local grocery stores. The delicious scents of cooking doughnuts drifted into the streets, and passersby stopped to ask if they could buy hot doughnuts. So he cut a hole in an outside wall and started selling Original Glazed doughnuts directly to customers on the sidewalk.

question 5

What city is home of the first Bojangles

Charlotte

Pittsboro

Asheville

question 5

Charlotte!

Reason: On July 6,1977, Fulk and Thomas opened their first quick service fried chicken restaurant in Charlotte. The restaurant was walk-in but had no tables for dining. They featured a crispy and uniquely cajun-spiced fried chicken, and shortly after introduced Fulk's soon to be legendary biscuit.

question 6

What is the name of the largest private house in the world

The Biltmore Estate

Mordecai House

Reynolda House

QUESTION 6

The Biltmore Estate!

Reason: Biltmore House was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt and is America’s Largest Home® spanning 175,000 square feet, which is more than four acres of floor space. The 250-room French Renaissance chateau includes 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces.

question 7

North Carolina is home to the tallest ____ in the USA

Building

Tree

Lighthouse

question 7

Lighthouse!

The stunning Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, enjoys the distinction of being the tallest lighthouse in the country, and one of the most recognized lighthouses in the world thanks to its pattern of black and white candy cane stripes.

question 8

Mt. Olive is famous for their_____

Tomatoes

Pickles

Green Beans

question 9

Mt. Olive Pickles!

Back in 1926, local business leaders established the Mt. Olive Pickle Company. They chose to name it for their small hometown of Mount Olive, located in rural Eastern North Carolina. Today, nearly 100 years later, Mt. Olive is the #1 best-selling brand of pickles, peppers and relishes in the U.S.

question 10

Which famous basketball player is from North Carolina?

Larry Byrd

Magic Johnson

Michael Jordan

question 10

Michael Jordan!

Michael Jordan's family lived in Wilimington, NC. He went to college at UNC Chapel Hill before going into the NBA after his junior year. These days he is the primary owner of the Charlotte Hornets and he just became a team owner for NASCAR.

question 11

In what fictional town does the Andy Griffith Show take place?

Mayberry

Stars Hollow

Pawnee

question 11

Mayberry!

The Andy Griffith Show was set in Mayberry which was based on Andy’s hometown. If you visit Mount Airy, you’ll find many tributes to Andy and the show like The Andy Griffith Museum.

question 12

Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill were filmed in what North Carolina City?

Wilmington

Pittsboro

Black Mountain

question 12

Wilmington!

Both shows were filmed in Wilmington North Carolina

question 13

What is North Carolina's nickname?

Tar Heel State

Sunshine State

Golden State

QUESTION 13

Tar Heel State!

North Carolina got the nickname the Tar Heel State because workers here used to sell tar, pitch, and turpentine from the state's longleaf pine trees to be used in wooden ships. Legend has it that some British soldiers were slowed down when they stepped in sticky North Carolina tar during the Revolutionary War.

question 14

What is North Carolina's State bird?

Heron

Hummingbird

Cardinal

question 14

Cardinal!

North Carolina designated the northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) as official state bird in 1943. One of America's favorite backyard birds, cardinals are distinctive in appearance and song - known for their "cheer cheer cheer," "whit-chew whit-chew" and "purty purty purty" whistles.

question 15

Which Pirate called North Carolina Home?

Sir Francis Drake

Blackbeard

Captain Hook

question 15

Blackbeard!

The shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound which separates the Outer Banks and Ocracoke Island from the Atlantic provided a perfect hiding spot. As a result, Blackbeard spent a lot of time close to Ocracoke Island, his favorite hideout.

question 16

What is the North Carolina state vegetable?

Carrot

Tomato

Sweet Potato

question 16

Sweet Potato!

North Carolina’s state vegetable is the sweet potato, and the state is the biggest sweet potato producer in the country. The state has held the top spot in production for over four decades.

question 17

North Carolina was the first state to declare independence from ____

England

France

Canada

question 17

England!

North Carolina was the first state to declare independence from England, on May 20, 1775.

question 18

What is the name of largest military base in the United States?

Fort Bragg

Fort Hood

Fort Campbell

question 18

Fort Bragg!

Today, the fort is known as “Home of the Airborne and Special Operations" and houses 57,000 service members, 11,000 civilians and 23,000 dependents. Fort Bragg is not just the largest military installation in the country; it’s one of the largest in the world.

question 19

What is the state's captial?

Raleigh

New Bern

Wilmington

QUESTION 19

Raleigh!

The North Carolina General Assembly may have initially met in Tryon Palace after being vacated by the British in 1776. The assembly met in various locations until a building dedicated for use by the state government was completed in 1794 in Raleigh.

question 20

What is the oldest public park in North Carolina?

Jaycee Park

Laurel Hills Park

Pullen Park

question 20

Pullen Park!

Pullen Park is the oldest public park in NC, the 5th oldest operating amusement park in the US, and the 16th oldest in the world. Bonus: The park’s carousel celebrated 100 years of operation in 2020.

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