Mississippi Trivia Quiz

1. 1) What is the capital city of Mississippi?

   • Biloxi
   • Jackson
   • Gulfport
   • Hattiesburg

2. 2) Which river forms the western boundary of Mississippi?

   • Tennessee River
   • Red River
   • Mississippi River
   • Pearl River

3. 3) What is the state bird of Mississippi?

   • Eastern Mockingbird
   • Prothonotary Warbler
   • Northern Mockingbird
   • Ruby-throated Hummingbird

4. 4) Which university is located in Oxford, Mississippi and is known for its Rebels football team?

   • Mississippi State University
   • University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
   • Alcorn State University
   • Jackson State University

5. 5) What is the nickname of Mississippi?

   • The Bayou State
   • The Magnolia State
   • The Hospitality State
   • The Pelican State

6. 6) Which river, known for its historical and literary significance, flows through Mississippi?

   • Yellow River
   • Green River
   • Big Black River
   • Tombigbee River

7. 7) What is the largest city in Mississippi?

   • Hattiesburg
   • Gulfport
   • Biloxi
   • Jackson

8. 8) Which professional football team is based in Mississippi?

   • Mississippi Mudcats
   • Mississippi Monarchs
   • Mississippi Hound Dogs
   • Mississippi Thunder

9. 9) What is the highest point in Mississippi, located in Tishomingo County?

   • Fulton Mountain
   • Hoseshoe Mountain
   • Woodall Mountain
   • Pine Mountain

10. 10) Which famous blues musician, known for songs like “Cross Road Blues” and “Sweet Home Chicago,” was born in Mississippi?

    • Robert Johnson
    • B.B. King
    • Muddy Waters
    • Howlin’ Wolf

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