Basic Facts
What is the capital of Maryland?
Annapolis
Queen Henrietta Maria of England
What is the official sport of Maryland?
jousting
This important structure streches over a large body of water and connects western Maryland to the Eastern Shore.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
What is Maryland's largest city?
Baltimore
What important Maryland woman is famous for helping many escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What is the official TEAM sport of Maryland?
lacrosse
What important military institute is located in Annapolis?
The Naval Academy
What is Maryland's state bird?
Baltimore Oriole
Who was the first governor of Maryland?
Leonard Calvert
Sadly, this team lost to Cornell in the 2025 NCAA championship for lacrosse?
University of Maryland
Name Maryland's current governor.
Wes Moore
What is Maryland's state flower?
Black-eyed Susan
Name the two ships that first arrived at St. Mary's City?
Arch and Dove
Lacrosse is the most commonly played sport by boys in Maryland. What is the most common sport played by girls in Maryland?
soccer
What are the three regions of Maryland?
Appalachian, Piedmont, Atlantic Coastal Plain
What is Maryland's nickname?
The Old Line State
Name the 4 signers of the Declaration of Independence that are from Maryland.
Charles Carroll, Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone
Annapolis is known as the ____ capital of the world.
sailing
Name the 4 states that border Maryland.
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia