KANSAS
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What is the state bird of Kansas?
Western Meadowlark
What is the capital of Kansas?
Topeka
What is one of Kansas' nicknames?
"Sunflower State"
"Wheat State"
or "Jayhawker State"
What kind of home is on the Kansas state flag?
log cabin
What is Wichita State's mascot called?
What is WuShock?
What is the state mammal of Kansas?
American Bison
James Naismith was hired to create an indoor sport in the winter months, and became a KU coach for the sport in 1898. What sport did he create?
Basketball
William Frederick Cody and family moved to Leavenworth, Kansas and participated in the Civil War. He also started hunting buffalo and earned this nickname.
"Buffalo Bill"
Where did Kansas get its name?
the Kansa Native American tribe
What are the official colors for the University of Kansas?
Blue and Crimson
What is the state tree of Kansas?
Cottonwood tree
This Kansas town is home to the end of the Chisholm Trail and home to a famous Kansan who became one of our presidents.
Abilene
Kansas got this nickname because it is approximately 200 miles long and 400 miles wide. What is the nickname?
The 2x4 state.
"Ad astra per aspera" is the latin phrase on the Kansas seal on the state flag. What does "ad astra per aspera mean?"
to the stars through difficulties
What is the name of the mascot for the University of Kansas?
What is the Jayhawks?
What is the state insect of KS?
Honeybee
This Kansas town now has a replica of the cabin that Laura Ingalls Wilder and family lived in on the same plot of land, along with a gift shop and other replica buildings of the 1800's.
Independence
What is Wichita's nickname, which refers to Boeing?
"The Air Capital of the World"
When settlers traveled across Kansas in the early days of the state they would have traveled in one of theses
Covered Wagon
What is the name of KSU's football stadium? (Hint: Think of the famous coaches)
What is Bill Snyder Family Stadium?
What is the state reptile of Kansas?
Ornate Box Turtle
This famous man was from Abilene, Kansas and was not only a five-star general in World War II, but also became a U.S. President.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What was Kansas' nickname in the years leading up to the Civil War?
"Bleeding Kansas"
What year did Kansas officially become a state?
1861
What is the official dance for Kansas State University football? (stand up and demonstrate please for full points)
The WABASH!!!!