South Dakota History
Those ancient mounds one notices in the eastern part of the state--who built them?
The mount bulilders
This the most visited site in South Dakota. The original name of this mountain was "The Six Grandfathers". By what name so we know it today?
Mount Rushmore
In what city is Augustana College located?
Souix Falls
What is the capital of South Dakota?
Pierre
Which of the following once lived wild in what is now South Dakota?
Camels
What national park, noted for its rugged landscape, is located in southwestern South Dakota?
Badlands Natinal Park
When was South Dakota admitted as a state?
1889
In what part of the Black Hills is Spearfish located?
Northern
A map by William De L'Isle drawn in 1701 shows trails and rivers that indicate Europeans from this nation were traveling through South Dakota and the surrounding area. What nation was it?
France
South Dakota is where buffalo roam. What is the name of the area where you might find them?
Black Hills
Out of 50, where does South Dakota stand in order of admittance to the Union?
40th
In what city is the famous motorcycle rally held?
Sturgis
The French negotiated away the area of South Dakota in the Treaty of Fountainebleaue (1762). Then they negotiated it back again in the Treaty of San Ildefonso (1800). The area included the Dakotas all the way down to Louisiana, and caused the blend of architectural styles in New Orleans. What was the other country that owned the area for a while?
Spain
In Custer County, South Dakota, arises a massive sculpture depicting what native American legend?
Crazy horse
Is it true that you can hunt with a loaded weapon in your car in South Dakota?
Yes
What direction is Redfield from Aberdeen?
South
South Dakota became part of the United States when what President purchased it in 1803, mostly sight unseen, along with lots more territory?
Thomas Jefferson
South Dakota once had a significant gold mining industry. What is the special name given to gold that was extracted?
Black Hills Gold
In South Dakota it is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory. True Or False
True
Who is the famous author who wrote about pioneer life in the town of DeSmet?
Laura Ingalls Wilder