Texas Facts
"Come and Take It" was a phrase used during which historical battle in San Antonio?
The Battle of the Alamo
What is the technical name for the first day of autumn?
The Fall Equinox
Which famous singer released the hit song "What a Wonderful World" in the late 1960s?
Louis Armstrong
Finish this song:
"Oh say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free, and the _________"
Home of the Brave
What soft drink was invented in Texas and currently has a museum dedicated to this drink in Waco?
Dr. Pepper
Which fall holiday was originally called "All Hallows Eve"?
Halloween
What was the name of the astronaut who first set foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Finish this song:
"The stars at night, are big and bright, _______"
Deep in the heart of Texas
What common phrase is used in Texas to discourage littering?
"Don't Mess with Texas"
Which seasonal beverage is made from unfiltered, unsweetened apple juice?
Apple Cider
What was the name of the Reverend who was a pivotal leader of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's?
Martin Luther King Jr.
This song is the state anthem of Connecticut and is commonly used as a nursery rhyme. Hint: He stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni.
Yankee Doodle
What is Texas' nickname?
The Lone Star State
What is the common name given for the full bright moon that comes closest to the first day of autumn/harvest?
The Harvest Moon
Which 1950's show starred Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz?
I Love Lucy
Who wrote the National Anthem?
Francis Scott Key
What geographical feature naturally separates Texas from Mexico?
The Rio Grande
What was the name of the group of people who celebrated the first Thanksgiving with Native Americans?
The Pilgrims
In the 1950's, which artist was known as "The King of Rock and Roll"?
Elvis Presley
Finish this patriotic song:
"This land is your land, this land is my land,
From California, to ________________"
The New York Island