Maryland by the numbers
Which of the following is Maryland's approximate population?
6.2 thousand
6.2 million
62 million
6.2 million
This is the capital city of Maryland.
Annapolis
Maryland was founded to be a refuge for this religious group.
Catholics
George Calvert, or this title, was given the charter for Maryland.
Lord Baltimore
This is Maryland's state bird.
Baltimore Oriole
This part of Maryland's flag was used by the Union side in the Civil War.
Calvert (yellow/black)
Maryland is the ____ largest state in area among the 50 states?
27th
42nd
49th
42nd
This is the largest city in Maryland.
Baltimore
On this date, the first settlers arrives on St. Clement's Island.
March 25, 1634
This wealthy Marylander was the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Charles Carroll of Carrollton
This is Maryland's state flower.
Black-eyed Susan
This nickname for Maryland came out of the Battle of Long Island in the Revolutionary War.
Old Line State
Maryland ranks number _____ among the states for population.
39th
29th
19th
19th
This state, along with the Atlantic Ocean, forms Maryland's eastern border.
Delaware
Maryland became this number state to enter the Union on April 28, 1788.
7th
This general resigned his commission at the State House in Annapolis after the Revolutionary War.
George Washington
This is Maryland's state reptile.
Diamondback Terrapin
The largest nation of Native Americans to which belonged the Piscataways, Nanticoke, Lenape, Choptank, and more.
Algonquin
In terms of income, Maryland is the _______ richest state.
3rd
5th
1st
3rd
This river forms Maryland's western border.
Potomac
The siege of this fort provided the background for the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Fort McHenry
This "Moses" led slaves out of Maryland on the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
This is Maryland's state song.
None! (Maryland, my Maryland)
This man is Maryland's current governor.
Wes Moore
How many counties does Maryland have (not counting Baltimore city)?
23
This river empties in northern Maryland into the Chesapeake Bay.
Susquehanna
Maryland had supporters on both sides of the Civil War, but after interference from President Lincoln, the legislature decided to be on this side.
Union
This Olympic swimmer grew up in Maryland.
Michael Phelps OR Katie Ledecky
These are two other state symbols that were chosen because of their colors.
Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
Calico cat
Chesapeake Bay retriever
This is Maryland's state motto.
Strong words; gentle deeds (Italian: Fatti Maschil, Parole femine)