State Basics
What is the Capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
What famous inventor had a lab in Menlo Park, New Jersey?
Thomas Edison
Who was the first governor of New Jersey?
William Livingston
What river forms part of New Jersey's Western Border?
The Delaware River
What sweet treat was invented in Atlantic City?
Saltwater taffy
What is New Jersey Nickname?
The Garden State
What pop singer from New Jersey is known for “Born in the U.S.A.”?
Bruce Springsteen
Which war had many battles fought in New Jersey?
The American Revolution
What Kind of land covers much of southern New Jersey?
Farmland or Pine Barrens
What famous theme park in Jackson, NJ has huge roller coasters?
Six Flags Great Adventure
What is the Largest city in New Jersey?
Newark
What actor from the TV show “The Sopranos” was born in Westwood, NJ?
James Gandolfini
What famous river did George Washington cross on Christmas night, 1776?
The Delaware River
What is New Jersey's state tree?
Red Oak
What sport had its first official game in Hoboken, NJ?
Baseball
What Ocean borders New Jersey?
The Atlantic Ocean
What baseball legend from New Jersey was nicknamed “The Say Hey Kid”?
Willie Mays
What year did New Jersey sign the U.S. Constitution?
1787
What's the highest point in New Jersey's
High point (1,803 feet)
What TV show was set in New Jersey and featured Tony Soprano?
The Sopranos
What year did New Jersey Become a State?
1787
Which U.S. president was born in Caldwell, New Jersey?
Glover Cleveland
What nickname did New Jersey earn during the Revolution?
The Crossroads of Revolution
What’s the nickname for the long stretch of beaches along New Jersey’s coast?
The Jersey Shore
What kind of license plate slogan appears on NJ cars?
Garden State