BASIC FACTS
What is the capital of Missouri?
Jefferson City
Who is the only president from Missouri?
Harry S. Truman
What is the state song of Missouri?
Missouri Waltz
St. Louis was the first non-European country to hold what event?
The Olympics
Missouri was the first slave state to do what?
free slaves
What is the largest city?
Kansas City
What two famous writers were from Missouri?
Mark Twain and Maya Angelou
How many states border Missouri?
HINT: Its the same number as Tennessee
8
What type of schooling was invented in Missouri?
Kindergarten
This drink was invented in 1904 at the World's Fair
Iced Tea
What number state is Missouri?
24
Chuck Berry is famous for writing a song about a boy from New Orleans. What was his name?
Johnny B. Goode
What is the name of the state flower?
White Hawthorne Blossom
Missouri has the largest plant that produces what product?
Beer
Missouri experienced the 2 most powerful natural disasters. What were they?
Earthquake and Tornado
What is the state bird?
Bluebird
A cartoon bear that loves "picanic baskets" was named after this famous baseball player:
Yogi Berra
What is the state nickname?
The Show-Me State
The Ice Cream Cone was invented by wrapping what around the ice cream when the ice cream man ran out of cups?
Waffles
According to the law, you need a permit to do what while driving?
Shave
What is the state motto?
The Welfare of the People is the Highest Law
Jesse James was a famous_________ of the wild west
Outlaw
What are the states that border Missouri?
Iowa
Illinois
Arkansas
Nebraska
Kentucky
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Kansas
St. Louis the "Home of" what kind of music?
The Blues
The Pony Express mail service started in Missouri and had a path that went all the way to what other state?
California