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US Pennsylvania State History Test 7

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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History State History (University) University (USA History) USA USA History Standards & AP
What is this test? for University History, USA — University (USA History) level, USA.
For University students studying History in the USA
Section: History State History (University) · Education: University · Part: History State History (University) · Country: USA

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Which became a state last, Pennsylvania or Michigan?
A) Michigan
B) Same year
C) Pennsylvania
D) Neither
Question 2
Which became a state first, Pennsylvania or New York?
A) Neither
B) Pennsylvania
C) New York
D) Same year
Question 3
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
A) Springfield
B) Portland
C) Harrisburg
D) Riverside
Question 4
Which became a state first, Pennsylvania or Montana?
A) Same year
B) Neither
C) Montana
D) Pennsylvania
Question 5
Which became a state first, Pennsylvania or Maryland?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Same year
C) Maryland
D) Neither
Question 6
Which became a state first, Pennsylvania or Alaska?
A) Same year
B) Pennsylvania
C) Neither
D) Alaska
Question 7
Which famous person is linked to Pennsylvania?
A) a singer
B) an actor
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) an athlete
Question 8
Which became a state last, Pennsylvania or Louisiana?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Same year
C) Neither
D) Louisiana
Question 9
Which became a state first, Pennsylvania or Georgia?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Georgia
C) Neither
D) Same year
Question 10
Which became a state last, Pennsylvania or Illinois?
A) Same year
B) Illinois
C) Neither
D) Pennsylvania
Question 11
Which state is called the Keystone State?
A) Maine
B) Florida
C) Pennsylvania
D) Texas
Question 12
In what year exactly did Pennsylvania become a state?
A) 1788
B) 1797
C) 1786
D) 1787
Question 13
Between Pennsylvania and Arizona, which became a state last?
A) Arizona
B) Same year
C) Neither
D) Pennsylvania
Question 14
Between Pennsylvania and Arizona, which became a state first?
A) Neither
B) Pennsylvania
C) Arizona
D) Same year
Question 15
Between Pennsylvania and Indiana, which became a state last?
A) Neither
B) Same year
C) Indiana
D) Pennsylvania
Question 16
Between Pennsylvania and Alabama, which became a state first?
A) Same year
B) Neither
C) Alabama
D) Pennsylvania
Question 17
Between Pennsylvania and Vermont, which became a state first?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Same year
C) Neither
D) Vermont
Question 18
Did Pennsylvania or South Dakota become a state first?
A) South Dakota
B) Pennsylvania
C) Same year
D) Neither
Question 19
Did Pennsylvania or Connecticut become a state last?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Same year
C) Connecticut
D) Neither
Question 20
Provide the definition of the nickname of Pennsylvania:
A) Lone Star State
B) Empire State
C) Sunshine State
D) Keystone State

About This Test

For Elementary to University (USA) — U.S. History from Colonial to modern era and World History across ancient to contemporary, including state history and AP. Section: History, USA.

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