Animals
How big can painted turtles get?
The can grow up to 10 inches long.
How much of the Chesapeake Bay is inside Maryland?
About half is inside Maryland and the other half is inside Virginia.
What is the busiest seaport in Maryland?
Baltimore
Which European explorer landed in Maryland?
Captain John Smith
How many states are in the United States?
50
What is the state dinosaur of Maryland?
Astrodon johnstoni
What state does Maryland share the Chesapeake Bay with?
Virginia
What city is the capital of Maryland?
Annapolis
What civil war battle occurred in Maryland?
The battle of Antietam
What are the colors of the Maryland state flag?
Yellow and black, and red and white
What is the state bird of Maryland?
Baltimore Oriole
How many miles of shoreline does Maryland have? How many kilometers?
3,159 miles / 5,084 Kilometers
What is the name of the official retreat of the President that is located in Maryland?
Camp David
Where is the United States Naval Academy founded?
Annapolis
Who is an important person in colonizing Maryland and was also the First Baron Baltimore
George Calvert
What is the state insect of Maryland?
The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
What was the bay used for in colonial times?
A route from Marylands interior to the Atlantic Ocean
Where was the first European settlement built in Maryland?
Kent Island
Who lived in Maryland before European settlers arrived?
American Indians
When did Maryland become a state?
April 28, 1788
What is the state dog of Maryland?
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever
What does the word inlet mean?
A place where water comes into land from the ocean.
Compared to other states, is Maryland a small state or a big state?
It is a small state. Only 8 other states are smaller than Maryland
Who was the first African American US Supreme Court Justice who is from Maryland?
Thurgood Marshall
What is the state flower of Maryland?
Black-eyed Susan