Q 01/05

What is the capital city of Minnesota?

A) Minneapolis

B) Duluth

C) Rochester

D) Saint Paul

Answer · why

D) Saint Paul

Saint Paul is one of Minnesota's 'Twin Cities' and serves as the state capital. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River.

Q 02/05

Which nickname is Minnesota famously known by, referring to its abundant bodies of water?

A) The Land of 10,000 Lakes

B) The Golden State

C) The Sunshine State

D) The Evergreen State

Answer · why

A) The Land of 10,000 Lakes

Minnesota is widely known as 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes,' a nickname that highlights its vast number of lakes, though the actual count is even higher.

Q 03/05

In what year did Minnesota officially become the 32nd U.S. state?

A) 1849

B) 1858

C) 1865

D) 1876

Answer · why

B) 1858

Minnesota was admitted to the Union as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858, following several territorial organizations.

Q 04/05

What is the highest natural point in Minnesota?

A) Mount Gilboa

B) Eagle Mountain

C) Misquah Hill

D) Charles Mountain

Answer · why

B) Eagle Mountain

Eagle Mountain, in northern Cook County, rises 2,301 feet, yet the state's lowest point on the shore of its great northeastern lake is only 13 miles a...

Q 05/05

Which Minnesota city hosts the Mall of America, one of the largest US malls?

A) Bloomington

B) Rochester

C) Saint Paul

D) Minneapolis

Answer · why

A) Bloomington

It opened in 1992 just south of Minneapolis, on the old Metropolitan Stadium site.