State Nicknames
The Keystone State, this state played a central role in the founding of the U.S
Pennsylvania
Isaac
This sport involves players on horseback using long-handled mallets to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal
Polo
This genre originated in the American South in the 1940s and is known for its twangy guitars and themes of heartbreak and rural life
Country Music
This river marked the boundary Julius Caesar famously crossed in 49 BCE, sparking civil war
The Rubicon
Known as "The land of Enchanment", this state is rich in Native American and Hispanic cultures
Solomon was the only son of this woman
Bathsheba
This medieval-inspired sport, played with brooms between the legs, has become popular on college campuses and is based on a game from the "Harry Potter" series.
Quidditch
This period of classical music, spanning roughly 1600 to 1750, is known for its ornate musical style, use of harpsichord, and composers like Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel
Baroque Classical
This emperor is known for building a defensive wall across Britain and for codifying Roman law
Hadrian
This state's nickname is the direct translation of it's French name, "The Green Mountain State"
Vermont
This twin brother of Jacob sold his birthright for a bowl of stew
Esau
In this sport, competitors race down a hill while chasing a large wheel of cheese.
Cheese Rolling
This American roots music subgenre features acoustic instruments like the banjo, fiddle, and mandolin, and is known for its fast tempos and close vocal harmonies
Bluegrass
This Roman emperor famously converted to Christianity and moved the capital to Byzantium, later renamed in his honor
Constantine the Great
This state was has used both "The Sunset State" and the "Beaver State" interchangeably
Oregon
The great king David was from this tribe of Israel
The Tribe of Judah
In this team sport, played on ice without skates, players use brooms to guide a stone toward a target
Curling
This subgenre of alternative rock emerged from Seattle in the late 1980s and early 1990s, characterized by heavy guitar distortion, angst-filled lyrics, and flannel fashion
Grunge
This Roman road, begun in 312 BCE, connected Rome to the southern regions of Italy and became a model for future infrastructure
The Appian Way
This state's nickname, "The Last Frontier" reflects both its geographical isolation and rugged wilderness.
Alaska
This tribe of Israel was chosen for priesthood, and its members traced their lineage back to Aaron
The Tribe of Levi
This sport, popular in Scotland, involves tossing a large wooden log end over end
Caber Toss
This subgenre of electronic dance music emerged from the UK in the early 2000s and is known for its wobble bass, half-time rhythm, and heavy drops
Dubstep
This North African city, a rival of Rome, was destroyed at the end of the Third Punic War in 146 BCE
Carthage