This most famous of McDonald’s sandwiches was created in PA by Jim Delligatti who operated a dozen stores in Pittsburgh in the late 1960s.
What is Big Mac?
100
Pennsylvania is known as the ________ state because it was at the center of the original colonies.
What is Keystone?
100
This Flatliners and Apollo 13 actor and Philadelphia native plays in a band with his brother.
Who is Kevin Bacon?
100
Also known as lightening bugs, the state insect is Poturis Pensylvanica De Geer which put on quite a beautiful show on summer nights.
What are Fireflies?
100
This American coin as produced today is only 2.5% copper and are mostly made of zinc.
What is a Penny?
200
This classic toy that “walks down stairs” was invented in 1943 by Richard James and continues to be manufactured today in Hollidaysburg, PA.
What is Slinky?
200
Pennsylvania was the only of the original 13 colonies that was not bordered by this body of water.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
200
This former DJ Jazzy Jeff partner portrayed a TV character that moved from his actual home city of Philadelphia to the high life in Bel Air.
Who is Will Smith?
200
The State Coat of Arms shows the elements of the State Seal surrounded by two of this animal.
What are Horses?
200
An author uses this if they want to remain anonymous.
What is a Pen Name?
300
This popular game of chance (run by groups like the Jaycees, fire halls, and churches) was invented in Pittsburgh in 1920 and was copyrighted in 1933.
What is BINGO?
300
The pivotal Battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1-3 in this year. They are about to celebrate the 150th anniversary.
What is 1863?
300
Each year on his birthday – March 20th – people are asked to wear a sweater (perhaps a red one) in honor of this wonderful neighbor from Latrobe.
Who is Mr. Rogers?
300
The official state motto is simply Virtue, this word, and Independence. Patrick Henry would approve.
What is Liberty?
300
This type of pasta is a medium length tube cut diagonally on the ends.
What is Penne?
400
Many might guess the first one of these to pump black gold was in Texas, but it was actually invented in Titusville, PA in 1859.
What is Oil Well?
400
William Penn established the colony for this group of people seeking religious freedom.
What is Quakers?
400
This pop artist from Pittsburgh is best known for his Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s soup can pieces.
Who is Andy Warhol?
400
In 2006, a new state slogan was chosen from entries in an online contest. The winner harkens back to PA’s part in an important declaration and is now known as the “State of _______.”
What is Independence?
400
One thing is sure; the Phillies have been eliminated from this race for 2012.
What is Pennant?
500
Trying to attract more college students to his drug store, Dr. David Strickler invented this type of sundae in his drug store in Latrobe, PA in 1904.
What is Banana Split?
500
This likable US President’s brother once served as the President of Penn State University.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
500
This former Pennsylvania Governor, a native of Munhall PA, became the first US Secretary of Homeland Security.
Who is Tom Ridge?
500
The reverse of the original State Seal shows a woman representing liberty trampling a lion which represents tyranny and is surrounded by the phrase “Both can’t _____”.
What is Survive?
500
Thomas Jefferson is said to be the one who mainly did this, that is, wrote the Declaration of Independence.