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Top 20 most intriguing South Carolina trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to South Carolina trivia! It's an exciting state full of beautiful scenery, interesting history, and plenty of fun facts. From the natural beauty of the coastline and the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the charming hospitality in its small towns, South Carolina is full of distinct features and colorful characters. South Carolina has a storied history, from Native American tribes to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement. But it is also home to a thriving culture of modern art, music, and cuisine. So, test your knowledge and learn more about the unique and vibrant state of South Carolina!


1) What is the capital of South Carolina?

  • Florence
  • Spartanburg
  • Columbia
  • Charleston

2) What is the State Motto of South Carolina?

  • I Believe
  • Land of the Palmetto State
  • Labor omnia vincit
  • Walk in Freedom

3) What is South Carolina's highest peak?

  • Sassafras Mountain
  • Table Rock
  • Buckeye Knob
  • Camelback Mountain

4) What is the state bird of South Carolina?

  • Mockingbird
  • Cardinal
  • Pelican
  • Red-tailed Hawk

5) Which 5 rivers flow through South Carolina?

  • Pee Dee, Savannah, Broad, Yadkin, Ohio
  • Pee Dee, Savannah, Catawba, Broad, Cooper
  • Catawba, Cooper, Waccamaw, Black, Santee
  • Catawba, Broad, Little Pee Dee, Wateree, Saluda

6) In which city is the only Navy Base in South Carolina located?

  • Beaufort
  • Charleston
  • North Charleston
  • Columbia

7) What is the state flower of South Carolina?

  • Mountain Laurel
  • Rose
  • Dogwood
  • Magnolia

8) What is the area of South Carolina in square miles?

  • 9,015
  • 10,299
  • 11,025
  • 12,203

9) What is the official South Carolina State gemstone?

  • Emerald
  • Amaethst
  • Ruby
  • Garnet

10) In what year did South Carolina ratify the US Constitution?

  • 1778
  • 1786
  • 1788
  • 1789

11) Where is South Carolina's only National Park located?

  • Congaree National Park
  • Folly Beach
  • Lake Hartwell
  • Table Rock

12) What is the official State Fossil of South Carolina?

  • Megalodon
  • Shark Teeth
  • Columbian Mammoth
  • Trilobite

13) In what year did South Carolina become the 8th state to join the Union?

  • 1699
  • 1798
  • 1776
  • 1788

14) What is the official State Fish of South Carolina?

  • Red Snapper
  • Striped Bass
  • American Shad
  • Spotted Sea Trout

15) What is the state tree of South Carolina?

  • Red Oak
  • Loblolly Pine
  • Tidal Red Cedar
  • Baldcypress

16) In what year did the University of South Carolina become the first university in the state?

  • 1801
  • 1836
  • 1788
  • 1805

17) What is the name of the official state dance of South Carolina?

  • Shag
  • Carolina Reel
  • Charleston
  • Twist

18) What is the State Insect of South Carolina?

  • Honeybee
  • Honeydew
  • Fire Ant
  • Monarch Butterfly

19) What games are played during the South Carolina State Fair?

  • Chess, Scrabble, Checkers
  • Volleyball, Soccer, Dodgeball
  • tug of war, sack race, skeeball
  • Darts, Softball, Basketball

20) What is the name of South Carolina's largest lake?

  • Lake Jocassee
  • Lake Moultrie
  • Lake Marion
  • Lake Wylie

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