South Dakota Trivia Quiz

1. 1) What is the capital city of South Dakota?

   • Rapid City
   • Pierre
   • Sioux Falls
   • Aberdeen

2. 2) Which river forms the eastern boundary of South Dakota?

   • Missouri River
   • Big Sioux River
   • Cheyenne River
   • James River

3. 3) What is the state bird of South Dakota?

   • Western Meadowlark
   • Mourning Dove
   • Red-winged Blackbird
   • Ring-necked Pheasant

4. 4) Which monument, an iconic symbol of the American West, is located in South Dakota?

   • Mount Rushmore
   • Crazy Horse Memorial
   • Jewel Cave National Monument
   • Badlands National Park

5. 5) What is the nickname of South Dakota?

   • The Sunflower State
   • The Silver State
   • The Mount Rushmore State
   • The Treasure State

6. 6) Which national park, known for its spectacular cave formations, is located in South Dakota?

   • Yellowstone National Park
   • Wind Cave National Park
   • Badlands National Park
   • Theodore Roosevelt National Park

7. 7) What is the largest city in South Dakota?

   • Rapid City
   • Aberdeen
   • Sioux Falls
   • Brookings

8. 8) Which professional basketball team is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

   • Sioux Falls Skyforce
   • Rapid City Thrillers
   • Sioux Falls Skyforce
   • Aberdeen Alleycats

9. 9) What is the highest point in South Dakota, located in the Black Hills?

   • Harney Peak
   • Black Elk Peak
   • Bear Butte
   • Terry Peak

10. 10) Which famous American author and poet lived and worked in South Dakota, drawing inspiration from the local landscape?

    • Laura Ingalls Wilder
    • F. Scott Fitzgerald
    • Ernest Hemingway
    • Willa Cather

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