GH West Virginia State Symbols and Emblems 3

Question 1

Which song holds the distinction of being West Virginia's FIRST official state song?

Accepted Answer

The West Virginia Hills

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This Is My West Virginia

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Take Me Home, Country Roads

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Almost Heaven, West Virginia

Question 2

What color is the border on the West Virginia state flag?

Accepted Answer

Blue

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Red

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Gold

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Green

Question 3

What two figures are depicted on the West Virginia coat of arms?

Accepted Answer

A farmer and a miner

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Two soldiers holding rifles

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Two mountaineers with axes

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A soldier and a Native American

Question 4

In which West Virginia county was the Golden Delicious apple first discovered around the year 1900?

Accepted Answer

Clay County

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Kanawha County

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Raleigh County

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Boone County

Question 5

How many official state songs does West Virginia currently have?

Accepted Answer

Three

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One

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Two

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Four

Question 6

What significant date appears on the West Virginia coat of arms?

Accepted Answer

June 20, 1863

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April 12, 1861

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July 4, 1776

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October 24, 1861

Question 7

West Virginia's state flower, the Rhododendron, is best described as which type of plant?

Accepted Answer

An evergreen shrub with large clusters of pink or purple flowers

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A tall deciduous tree with small white flowers

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A low-growing annual wildflower

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A climbing vine with fragrant blossoms