Geography
What is the capital of NC?
Raleigh
NC is known for being the first in _____ or the first to successfully _____?
first in FLIGHT, first to FLY
What is the state flower?
Dogwood flower
What are the 2 big crops in NC? (things grown to make most profit)
Tobacco and sweet potatoes.
What is the mountain range that runs through NC?
Appalachian Mountains
NC was one of the original _____.
Colonies
What is the state bird?
A Cardinal
WHat are the three largest cities in NC? (in order)
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro
Which Ocean borders NC
Atlantic
Why is NC music so diverse?
Because of the convergence of african americans, native americans, and european settlers.
What is the state nickname?
The Tar Heel State
Which city does the governor live in? (head of the state)
Raleigh
What are the famous barrier islands on the NC coast?
Which war divided the state between two sides?
The Civil War
Which music genre comes from the mountains of NC?
Bluegrass
When North Carolina officially became a part of the USA, it was the _____th s†ate to do so.
Twelfth
What is North Carolinas largest city?
Charlotte NC
What is the name of the only national park in NC?
Smoky Mountain National Park
Name three regional dishes from NC
- Biscuits and gravy, Papaw fruit, fried catfish, Barbecue, cornbread, biscuits, donuts, pepsi, fried green tomatoes, grits.
North Carolina used to be a part of another state and it was just called Carolina at the time. Which state did it use to be a part of?
South Carolina