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3. Morgan county is in what geographic region of West Virginia? Potomac Valley

4. The present governor of West Virginia: Bob Wise

5. Which of these rivers forms part of the border of West Virginia? A. Potomac B. Little Kanawha C. Monongahela D. Cheate A. Potomac

6. Mary Ingles and two of her sons were captured in a raid by what tribe? Shawnee

7. “Mother’s Day Work Clubs” were organized by: Anna Jarvis

8. “Harewood” was the Jefferson county home of: Samuel Washington

9. The C & O Railroad was extended through southern West Virginia by: A. Francis Pierpont B. Johnson Camdem C. Henry Gassaway Davis D. Collis Potter Huntington D. Collis Potter Huntington

10. A scientist who studies what is left behind by ancient peoples: Archaeologist

11. In 1877 President Hayes sent troops to Martinsburg to end what kind of strike? A. auto workers B. coal miners C. oil field drillers D. railroad workers D. railroad workers

12. A person who is willing to work while regular workers are on strike: scab

13. The Gauley and the New Rivers join to form the: Kanawha River

14. The only natural lake in West Virginia, Trout Pond, is in what county? Hardy

15. Brimstone is another word for: sulphur

16. John Brown took a stand against slavery in what Virginia town? Harpers Ferry

17. Mountaineer Park is the location of: A. greyhound racin B. thoroughbred racing C. NASCAR racing D. WVU football B. thoroughbred racing

18. The Mountain State Forest Festival is held in: Elkins

19. In 1829 the first free school opened in : A. Grafton B. Wheeling C. Sinks Grove D. Harpers Ferry C. Sinks Grove

20. The first newspaper in West Virginia was established in: A. Wheeling B. Shepherdstown C. Lewisburg D. Charleston B. Shepherdstown

21. Prickett’s Fort is in what county? Marion

22. Betty Zane is recognized as the heroine of what fort? Fort Henry

23. The name of the horse ridden by Robert E. Lee during the Civil War was: Traveller

24. In 1877 which national organization tried to organize miners in the New and Kanawha River Valleys? A. American Federation of Labor B. Knights of Columbus C. Knights of Labor D. United Mine Workers C. Knights of Labor

25. Which of the following is a U.S. Senator from West Virginia? A. William Byrd B. Nick Joe Rahall C. Robert Byrd D. Robert Wise C. Robert Byrd

26. In 1971, 18 year olds gained what right? To vote

27. The new FBI Fingerprint Center is located near: Clarksburg

28. Persons who want to start new corporations must register with what office? Secretary of State

29. In what county is Blair Mountain located? Logan

30. In what county is the Fairfax Stone located? Grant

31. In what county is Grave Creek Mound located? Marshall

32. In what county is the State Capital located? Kanawha

33. In what county is the Bridge Day festival held? Fayette

34. In what county is The Greenbrier located? Greenbrier

35. In what county is the WV School for the Deaf and Blind? Hampshire

36. In what county is Blennerhassett Island located? Wood

37. In what county is Seneca Rocks located? Pendleton

38. In what county did the Matewan Massacre take place? Mingo

39. In what county is the Snowshoe Resort located? Pocahontas

40. In what county is Marshall University located? Cabell

41. In what county was the first telephone located? Ohio

42. In what county is the Mountain State Arts and Crafts Festival held? Jackson

43. Which of the following states does not border West Virginia? A. Virginia B. Marykand C. Tennessee D. Ohio C. Tennessee

44. The PBS radio program which is broadcast on Sundays and is usually taped at the Cultural Center: Mountain Stage

45. The coal river was given its name by this explorer: John Peter Salling

46. Which of the following was a noted Indian fighter? A. Lewis Wetzel B. Harman Blennerhassett C. A.B. Brooks D. James Rumsey A. Lewis Wetzel

47. The date on the front of the West Virginia state seal: June 20, 1863

48. Glass is made from a material called: silica

49. What Indian fighter earned the nickname “mad”? Anne Bailey

50. As a result of the Treaty of Camp Charlotte the Mingo agreed to stop hunting south of what river? Ohio

51. What WV town is named after the youngest daughter of Chief Cornstalk? Oceana

52. A person who provides funds for an undertaking is a: financier

53. Which group of immigrants are closely related to the glass industry? A. British B. German C. Swiss D. Belgian D. Belgian

54. Which of these is not a component needed by an industry to be successful? A. land B. regulations C. labor D. capital B. regulations

55. “Nail City” was a nickname given to: Wheeling

56. Nathan Brackett and Anne Dudley were teachers at what noted college? Storer

57. The first governor of West Virginia: Arthur I. Boreman

58. The climate of West Virginia is: Humid continental

59. Which treaty ended the French and Indian War? A. Treaty of Paris of 1763 B. Treaty of Paris 1783 C. Treaty of Ghent D. Treaty of Versailles A. Treaty of Paris of 1763

60. Which of the following is not a geographic region of WV? A. Tidewater B. Potomac C. Allegheny Highlands D. Ohio Valley A. Tidewater

61. John D. Rockefeller IV first came to WV as part of what program? VISTA

62. Union Carbide received its name due to the production of: Fuel for miner’s lamps

63. Arnold Miller was president of what organization? United Mine Workers

64. In the 1800’s ministers who traveled from church to church to preach: Circuit riders

65. In 1907 the lives of 361 miners were lost in what disaster? Monongah

66. What town once had the nickname “The Millionaire’s Town”? Bramwell

67. The first black newspaperwoman in West Virginia was: Fannie Carter

68. West Virginians vote for governor every how many years? four

69. The three branches of government in West Virginia are: Legislative, executive, and judicial

70. The largest of the Hare Krishna farm communities in the world is located at: New Vrindaban, Marshall County

71. Fiesta china is produced at what glass factory? Homer Laughlin, Hancock County

72. Persons who are paid to look after special interest groups during legislative sessions are called: lobyists

73. West Virginia’s highest court: Supreme Court of Appeals

74. The government agency responsible for maintaining the Winfield and London locks: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

75. The first capital of West Virginia: Wheeling

76. The state flower of West Virginia: rhododendron

77. Eli Thayer conducted an experiment on the value of free labor vs slave labor in what WV town? Ceredo

78. Which of the following is not a public college in West Virginia? A. WV State College B. Marshall University C. Fairmont State College D. University of Charleston D. University of Charleston

79. The author of The Coalwood Way: Homer Hickam

80. A visitor could ride a tram from the lodge to the banks of the New River at what state park? Hawks Nest

81. Productions of “Hello Dolly”, “Grease”, and “42nd Street” have been staged by which group? A. WV Symphony B. Appalachian Children’s Chorus C. Kanawha Players D. Charleston Light Opera Guild D. Charleston Light Opera Guild

82. The Kanawha River flows into the Ohio River at: Pt. Pleasant

83. The author of Colored People is: Henry Lewis Gates, Jr.

84. During World War II German, Italian, and Japanese diplomats were detained at: The Greenbrier

85. A mixture of salt and water, often found in springs is called: brine

86. The WV Army National Guard was established in: A. Sutton B. Grafton C. Jane Lew D. Berkeley Springs D. Berkeley Springs

87. An order issued by a judge stating that something must not be done: Injunction

88. A city or town in which there is a government: Municipality

89. West Virginia’s state capitol building was designed by: Cass Gilbert

90. The first land battle of the Civil War is said to have been fought at: Philippi

91. What interstate highway is nearest to Parkersburg? I-77

92. Loyalty among members of a group who share common interest and sympathies is called: solidarity

93. The glass-bottle- blowing machine was patented by: Michael Owens

94. Which of the following was not established as a federal homestead project: a. Eleanor b. Arthurdale c. Jane Lew d. Tygart Valley c. Jane Lew

95. The first Immigration Commissioner in West Virginia: Joseph Diss Debar

96. During the mine wars of the 1920’s, what types of workers were brought in to break the strikes? Negro