MAAP Mississippi Studies

Question 1

Which river forms the western boundary of Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

Answer

Tennessee River

Answer

Pearl River

Answer

Tombigbee River

Question 2

What is the capital of Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

Jackson

Answer

Biloxi

Answer

Hattiesburg

Answer

Meridian

Question 3

Which Civil War siege gave the Union control of the Mississippi River in 1863?

Accepted Answer

Siege of Vicksburg

Answer

Battle of Shiloh

Answer

Battle of Corinth

Answer

Battle of Brice's Cross Roads

Question 4

What major economic crop dominated Mississippi's antebellum economy?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Tobacco

Answer

Corn

Answer

Sugar cane

Question 5

Which region of Mississippi is known for its rich, dark agricultural soil deposited by river flooding?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi Delta

Answer

Piney Woods

Answer

Gulf Coast

Answer

Natchez Trace

Question 6

Mississippi was admitted to the Union as the _____ state.

Accepted Answer

20th

Answer

15th

Answer

25th

Answer

30th