Missouri Quiz

1. When did Missouri become a state of USA?
  • Correct Answer: 10 August 1821

2. Who founded St. Louis?
  • Correct Answer: Pierre Laclede Liguest

3. When did the Supreme Court of USA announce its decision in the case of Dred Scott?
  • Correct Answer: 6 March 1857

4. Which state is to the north of Missouri?
  • Correct Answer: Iowa

5. Which ocean is to the south of Missouri?
  • Correct Answer: Arkansas

6. Who designed Missouri’s flag?
  • Correct Answer: Marie Elizabeth Watkins Oliver

7. Which is the capital of Missouri?
  • Correct Answer: Jefferson City

8. What is the motto of Missouri?
  • Correct Answer: Salus populi suprema lex esto

9. Where did Winston Churchill make his famous Iron Curtain speech?
  • Correct Answer: Fulton

10. What is the area of Missouri?
  • Correct Answer: 69,697 sq. mi.