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  1. What is the primary purpose of the Oklahoma State Department of Education?

    Answer: To oversee and regulate public K-12 education statewide

    The Oklahoma State Department of Education administers and oversees public K-12 education, including curriculum standards, teacher certification, and school accountability.

  2. The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 resulted in which of the following?

    Answer: The destruction of the prosperous Greenwood District, known as 'Black Wall Street'

    The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history, destroying the thriving Greenwood District and killing hundreds of Black Tulsans.

  3. Which of the following best describes Oklahoma's government structure?

    Answer: Bicameral legislature, elected governor, mixed appointed/elected judiciary

    Oklahoma has a bicameral legislature (Senate and House), an elected governor, and a judiciary that includes both appointed and retention-elected judges.

  4. Which famous route historic highway passed through Oklahoma and connected Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Answer: U.S. Route 66

    U.S. Route 66, established in 1926, passed through Oklahoma and became a symbol of American travel, migration, and culture during the Dust Bowl era.

  5. What is the name of Oklahoma's official state bird?

    Answer: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

    The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, known for its distinctive long tail feathers, is Oklahoma's official state bird and appears on the state quarter.

  6. In Oklahoma's court system, which court handles appeals of criminal cases?

    Answer: Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals

    The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals is the court of last resort for criminal matters, separate from the Oklahoma Supreme Court which handles civil cases.

  7. Which of the following correctly identifies an important Oklahoma agricultural product?

    Answer: Winter wheat, cattle, and broiler chickens

    Oklahoma's agriculture is diverse, with winter wheat, cattle ranching, and poultry (broiler chickens) being among the state's most important agricultural industries.