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Top 20 most intriguing Mississippi trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to Mississippi trivia! Mississippi is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is the 32nd most populous state, with almost 3 million people. Mississippi is nicknamed the Magnolia State and is known for its rich cultural heritage and music. From early Native American settlements to the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement, Mississippi has a fascinating history. Test your knowledge about Mississippi with this trivia!


1) What is the capital of Mississippi?

  • Jackson
  • Biloxi
  • Tupelo
  • Vicksburg

2) What is the state flower of Mississippi?

  • Magnolia
  • Camellia
  • Marigold
  • Sunflower

3) What is the state bird of Mississippi?

  • Blue Jay
  • Western Meadowlark
  • Mockingbird
  • Cardinal

4) Mississippi became the 20th state to join the United States in what year?

  • 1781
  • 1817
  • 1920
  • 1861

5) Who wrote the novel A Streetcar Named Desire which was set in Mississippi?

  • Ernest Hemingway
  • William Faulkner
  • Gabriel García Márquez
  • Tennessee Williams

6) What is the state amphibian of Mississippi?

  • Bullfrog
  • American Toad
  • Wood Frog
  • Leopard Frog

7) What is the name of the current governor of Mississippi?

  • Tate Reeves
  • Jim Hood
  • Phil Bryant
  • Cordray

8) What is the state tree of Mississippi?

  • Red Maple
  • White Oak
  • Bald Cypress
  • Magnolia

9) The Mississippi River is the longest which type of river in the United States?

  • Tidal
  • Estuarine
  • Palustrine
  • Fluvial

10) In what year did Mississippi experience its last major hurricanes?

  • 2005
  • 2017
  • 2008
  • 2010

11) How many state parks does Mississippi have?

  • 11
  • 15
  • 21
  • 26

12) In the Battle of Vicksburg, who was the Union commander?

  • Ulysses Grant
  • Thomas Jackson
  • Sherman
  • William Tecumseh

13) What type of climate does Mississippi generally have?

  • Humid Continental
  • Subtropical
  • Mediterranean
  • Arid

14) What is the state beverage of Mississippi?

  • Lemonade
  • Tea
  • Milk
  • Coffee

15) What is the state fish of Mississippi?

  • Sunfish
  • Catfish
  • Salmon
  • Bass

16) What is the highest point in Mississippi?

  • Mt. Davis
  • Woodall Mountain
  • Chickasaw Mountain
  • Cheaha Mountain

17) What is the state capital of Mississippi?

  • Tupelo
  • Biloxi
  • Vicksburg
  • Jackson

18) What is the name of the 48th and current state flag of Mississippi?

  • The Bear Flag
  • The Magnolia Flag
  • The Canton Flag
  • The Bonnie Blue Flag

19) What is the state soil of Mississippi?

  • Natchez Silt Loam
  • Clayton loam
  • Corinth Sandy Loam
  • Yazoo Silt Loam

20) When did Mississippi become the first state to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery?

  • 1861
  • 1863
  • 1865
  • 1870

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