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100

What is the state capital?

Jackson


100

Jim Henson created the muppets, many of whom live on what famous street?

Sesame Street

100

What toy, inspired by a president, was invented in Mississippi?

Teddy Bear

100

What is the state Bird?

Mockingbird

100

The Oldest __________ in the US can be seen at the University of Mississippi

Bible

200

What number state is Mississippi?

20

200

This King of Rock lived in a house called Graceland

Elvis Presley

200
What sport, invented in Mississippi is considered to be the olderst sport in the US?

Stick Ball

200

What is the state nickname?

Magnolia

200

What holiday was established in Mississippi?

Memorial Day

300

What is the largest state?

Jackson

300

This actor was the voice of Darth Vader from Star Wars and Mufasa from The Lion King

James Earl Jones

300

What carbonated drink was invented in Mississippi?

Root Beer

300

What is the nickname for the Mississippi River?

Old Man River

300

59,000 soldiers were killed during what famous war?

Civil War

400

How many borders does Mississippi have?

4

400

Ruby Bridges went to a white school in order to fight against the ____________of students 

Segregation

400

What 2 organs were first transplanted in Mississippi?

Lung and Heart

400

What is the state motto?

By Valor and Arms

400

What 3 things is Mississippi known for being the capital of the world for?

Cotton, Catfish, and Sweet Potatoes

500

What is the state flower?

Magnolias

500

Oops, I Did It Again, Toxic and Slave 4 You were all hits by what famous Mississippi Pop Star?

Britney Spears

500

What two types of containers were invented in Mississippi

shoe BOX and GLASS coke BOTTLES

500

Name the state borders:

Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Alabama

500

What type of weather has had 5 deadly incidents in Mississippi?

Tornado