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US South Dakota State History Test 2

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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 first, South Dakota or Texas?
A) Texas
B) South Dakota
C) Neither
D) Same year
Question 2
Which became a state last, South Dakota or North Carolina?
A) Neither
B) South Dakota
C) North Carolina
D) Same year
Question 3
Which became a state first, South Dakota or Vermont?
A) Same year
B) Neither
C) Vermont
D) South Dakota
Question 4
Pierre is the capital of which state?
A) Ohio
B) Idaho
C) Maine
D) South Dakota
Question 5
Which became a state last, South Dakota or Florida?
A) South Dakota
B) Neither
C) Florida
D) Same year
Question 6
When did South Dakota become a state?
A) 1899
B) 1889
C) 1890
D) 1888
Question 7
What natural feature is in South Dakota?
A) Nile
B) Alps
C) Black Hills
D) Sahara
Question 8
Which became a state first, South Dakota or Arizona?
A) Neither
B) Same year
C) Arizona
D) South Dakota
Question 9
Which became a state last, South Dakota or Colorado?
A) South Dakota
B) Neither
C) Same year
D) Colorado
Question 10
What landmark is South Dakota known for?
A) a desert
B) Mount Rushmore
C) a mall
D) a stadium
Question 11
Which became a state first, South Dakota or California?
A) South Dakota
B) Neither
C) California
D) Same year
Question 12
Which became a state first, South Dakota or New Jersey?
A) South Dakota
B) Neither
C) Same year
D) New Jersey
Question 13
Did South Dakota or Montana become a state last?
A) Montana
B) Neither
C) Same year
D) South Dakota
Question 14
Did South Dakota or Alabama become a state last?
A) Alabama
B) South Dakota
C) Same year
D) Neither
Question 15
Did South Dakota or Indiana become a state last?
A) Neither
B) Same year
C) South Dakota
D) Indiana
Question 16
Did South Dakota or New Hampshire become a state first?
A) Neither
B) Same year
C) South Dakota
D) New Hampshire
Question 17
Did South Dakota or Arkansas become a state last?
A) South Dakota
B) Same year
C) Arkansas
D) Neither
Question 18
Did South Dakota or Kentucky become a state last?
A) Neither
B) South Dakota
C) Kentucky
D) Same year
Question 19
Between South Dakota and Maine, which became a state last?
A) Same year
B) Maine
C) South Dakota
D) Neither
Question 20
Between South Dakota and Michigan, which became a state first?
A) South Dakota
B) Same year
C) Neither
D) Michigan

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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