Delaware Quiz

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

1. When did Delaware ratify the constitution of USA?

6 March 1789
2 June 1804
4 July 1776
7 December 1787
Correct Answer: 7 December 1787

2. Which is the capital of Delaware?

Laurel
Dover
Georgetown
Selbyville
Correct Answer: Dover

3. What is the motto of Delaware?

Liberty and independence
E pluribus unum
Peace with honour
Forward
Correct Answer: Liberty and independence

4. When did the Dutch found a settlement at Lewes?

1604
1620
1631
1648
Correct Answer: 1631

5. Who was New Sweden’s governor in 1643-1653?

Johan Printz
John Papegoja
Peter Minuit
Laurentius Andreae
Correct Answer: Johan Printz

6. Who conquered Fort Casimir in 1654?

William Penn
Thomas West
Johan Claesson Rising
Eleuthere du Pont
Correct Answer: Johan Claesson Rising

7. Who conquered New Sweden in 1655?

Henry Hudson
Peter Stuyvesant
Charles Townsend
Piet Heyn
Correct Answer: Peter Stuyvesant

8. How was Wilmington formerly known?

Zwaanendael
Fort William
Newark
Fort Christina
Correct Answer: Fort Christina

9. Who broke the tie in Delaware delegation and cast his vote for independence?

John Hancock
Matthew Thornton
Caesar Rodney
Oliver Wolcott
Correct Answer: Caesar Rodney

10. Who was elected Delaware’s governor in 2001?

Ruth Ann Minner
Jospeh Biden
William Roth
Sarah Palin
Correct Answer: Ruth Ann Minner

Originally posted 2017-02-24 22:32:20.

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