Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic district of the United States. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to its east. Baltimore is the largest city in the state, and the capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State.
Here we have gathered some informative Maryland trivia questions for you to enjoy and get some information.
1 The town of Greenbelt, Maryland was laid out by the Federal Government. During which time period did this occur? (The high school in the town is named for a famously active First Lady.)
Answer: The Great Depression
2 The Charter for Maryland was granted by Charles I to Cecilius Calvert on:
Answer: June 20, 1632
3 Greenbelt, Maryland, is the first planned community in the United States. when was it planned?
Answer: The New Deal
4 With reference of the title of this quiz, the state song of Maryland is called “Maryland, My Maryland”. Who wrote it?
Answer: James Ryder Randall
5 what was the first professional sports organization in the United States formed in Baltimore?
Answer: The Maryland Jockey Club
6 The Federal Government arranged for the first permanent example of a transportation facility to be built in College Park, Maryland. Still standing, what type of transport took place there?
Answer: Airflights–it’s an airport
7 “Maryland Day” is a celebration to commemorate:
Answer: The landing of the Ark and Dove
9 Where in Maryland was the “Star Spangled Banner” Written?
Answer: Baltimore
10 Baltimore is part of U.S. aviation history with the first manned what?
Answer: Hot air balloon ascent
11 Mary Surratt and her adult son, John, were believed to have been connected with the assassination of which US president?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
12 Which of these cities once served as the United States capital?
Answer: Annapolis
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13 As a planned community, Greenbelt contains many unique features. What is NOT a feature of Greenbelt?
Answer: The homes were originally built with solar heating
14 The Battle of Antietam (fought in Maryland) has a special historical distinction. What is it?
Answer: The Civil War’s bloodiest single day of fighting
15 In 1816, Baltimore was the first U.S. city to illuminate its streets using what type of fuel?
Answer: Hydrogen gas
16 One of the worst defeats in history for the US military occurred at the Battle of Bladensburg. An army made up of militia units, US Marines, and US sailors faced off against an army from which nation?
Answer: Britain
17 Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem “The Star Spangled Banner” during the War of 1812 by a flag flying over what fort?
Answer: Fort McHenry
18 After the Federal government built the Greenbelt row houses, who actually owned them?
Answer: Although the homes are owned privately, they are managed by a coop
19 Which of the following historical figures were native Marylanders?
Answer: Spiro T. Agnew,Harriet Tubman,Frederick Douglass
20 Baltimore is home to one of the first permanent monuments to which U.S. president?
Answer: George Washington
21 Which religious denominations held key preliminary meetings at Sacred Heart Chapel in Bowie, MD. in 1783?
Answer: Roman Catholic
22 During the Civil War, Maryland was considered to be which of these?
Answer: A Union State with Southern sympathizers
23 what is depicted on the frieze sculpted on the side of the Greenbelt Elementary School?
Answer: Five frames, depicting the Preamble to the Constitution
24 The state flag of Maryland is the coat of arms of which two founding Maryland families?
Answer: Calvert and Crossland
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26 When did the Great Baltimore Fire occur?
Answer: February, 1904
27 Like most small communities in the US, Greenbelt is home to several houses of worship. What is unique about Greenbelt’s synagogue?
Answer: It was constructed by its members
28 Maryland was the ___________ state to be accepted into the union.
Answer: 7th
29 The first telegraph line was erected between Baltimore and what other city?
Answer: Washington, D.C
30 Prince George’s County lost several square miles of territory in the period 1790-1791. Why did this occur?
Answer: Land was ceded by Maryland for the formation of a federal district
31 This Marylander served two terms as Maryland’s Governor and two terms as Mayor of Baltimore City:
Answer: Theodore R. McKeldin
32 Which famous institution is located in Greenbelt, Maryland?
Answer: Goddard Space Flight Center
33 Maryland was founded as a _________ colony.
Answer: Catholic
34 Baltimore was the first city to erect a statue to which of these authors?
Answer: Edgar Allen Poe
35 Of which department store chain was Rosenwald a CEO and part-owner?
Answer: Sears, Roebuck
36 This famous Marylander served not only as Mayor of Baltimore City but was Governor of Maryland as well as the State Comptroller:
Answer: William Donald Schaefer
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37 In 1969, one of Greenbelt’s cooperative institutions was sued, and the court case was eventually settled in the Supreme Court. Which Greenbelt cooperative was sued?
Answer: The Greenbelt News Review newspaper was sued for libel
38 In 1829, the famous Tom Thumb was built in Baltimore. What form of transportation was it?
Answer: Steam locomotive
39 The first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court was from Baltimore. Who was he?
Answer: Thurgood Marshall
40 Who was Prince George’s County, Maryland, named?
Answer: Prince George of Denmark (wife of Queen Anne)
41 Maryland was the ______ state to ratify the United States Constitution.
Answer: 7th
42 What is the state sport of Maryland?
Answer: Jousting
43 The first baseball player to be named MVP in both leagues was a Baltimore Oriole for part of his career. Who was it?
Answer: Frank Robinson
44 In 1972, a Presidential candidate was shot while he was campaigning at Laurel Shopping Center in Laurel, MD. Who was this candidate?
Answer: George Wallace
45 What is the capital of Maryland?
Answer: Annapolis
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46 During its early years, visitors frequented Greenbelt to see what the planned community was like. In order to keep up appearances, what peculiar law did the local government enforce?
Answer: Residents were not permitted to hang laundry out on Sundays
47 What is the state flower of Maryland?
Answer: Black-eyed Susan
48 The USS Constellation is one of the most famous. What type of warship was Baltimore famous for producing?
Answer: The Clipper
Which stadium did the Baltimore Ravens play in during the 2009 season?
Answer: M & T Bank Stadium
Although the Washington Redskins aren’t exactly Maryland’s team, they play in which Maryland city?
Answer: Landover
51 Fredrick had its own Minor League Baseball team called what?
Answer: Keys
52 Which 2009 NBA franchise was once the Baltimore Bullets?
Answer: Washington Wizards
53 Which state college has won basketball championships, football championships, soccer championships, and an amazing more than 20 lacrosse championships?
Answer: University of Maryland
54 Which Baltimore team had its own football team in the Canadian Football League?
Answer: Baltimore Stallions
55 Which one of these NFL quarterbacks never played for the Ravens?
Answer: Drew Bledsoe
56 In which year did the Baltimore Orioles win against the Philadelphia Phillies, to win their third World Series?
Answer: 1983
57 The Naval Academy has a major rivalry with the military academy in the Army-Navy game that has been around since 1890. Where is the Naval Academy located?
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