General Knowledge
When did Nebraska become a state?
- Bonus point, what number state was it in the United States?
Ch. 5
March 1, 1867
-37th
How many branches of government do we have?
3
What colors are the Nebraska flag?
Blue and Yellow
Who is the governor of Nebraska?
Jim Pillen
Chimney Rock
Name the branches of government!
Legislative, executive, judicial
What is the state song?
"Beautiful Nebraska"
He brought the first telegraph line to Omaha. He was the president of the Pacific Telegraph Company
Ch. 4
Edward Creighton
What is the name of the place where hundreds of animals were killed in a volcanic eruption? Their fossils were discovered in 1971.
Hint- 3 Words
CH. 2
Ashfall Fossil Beds
What act brought people to Nebraska for 160 acres of free land?
CH. 5
The Homestead Act
What branch of government settles arguments over the meaning of a law? This branch has judges and a jury.
Judicial Branch
What is the state soft drink?
Kool-Aid
This Arapaho Chief worked for peace between the Plains tribes. He also worked for peace between his tribe and the US soldiers.
Ch. 2
Hint 3 Words
Chief Little Raven
Ch 4
Susan O'Hail Grave
Nebraska does not have a bicameral government, we have a _______________ government meaning one-house
Ch. 8
Unicameral
What branch has the governor at the head of it? It includes making sure state laws are carried out, signing bills into law or vetoing them, and commanding state military
Executive Branch
What is the state mammal?
White-tailed Deer
Who was the Ponca chief who advocated for Native American rights? There is a school in Lincoln named after him
Chief Standing Bear
This was the river that runs through Nebraska. It also ran alongside the Oregon Trail.
Ch. 4
Platte River
List ALL 7 Native American tribes of Nebraska
Ch. 2
Pawnee, Omaha, Ponca, Otoe- Missouria, Lakota, Arapaho, Cheyenne
What branch of the government is responsible for making the laws?
What is the state fossil?
A mammoth
He was born into slavery, but became one of the largest homesteaders in the state owning more than 2,000 acres.
Ch. 5
Robert Ball Anderson
Ch. 4
Fort Kearny