Arizona Trivia Questions and Answers

Arizona is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history. But how much do you really know about this state? Test your knowledge with these Arizona Trivia Questions and Answers!

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Arizona Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of Arizona?
2. What is the largest city in Arizona?
3. What is the nickname of Arizona?
4. What is the highest point in Arizona?
5. What river runs through Arizona?
6. What is the state bird of Arizona?
7. What is the state flower of Arizona?
8. What is the state tree of Arizona?
9. What is the largest lake in Arizona?
10. What is the state gemstone of Arizona?
11. What is the state mammal of Arizona?
12. What is the state reptile of Arizona?
13. What is the state fish of Arizona?
14. What is the largest national park in Arizona?
15. What is the largest Indian reservation in Arizona?
16. What is the name of the famous astronomical observatory located in Arizona?
17. What is the name of the famous meteor crater in Arizona?
18. What is the name of the famous ghost town in Arizona?
19. What is the name of the famous Wild West town in Arizona?
20. What is the name of the famous canyon in Arizona?
21. What is the name of the famous park in Arizona known for its giant cacti?
22. What is the name of the famous bridge in Arizona?
23. What is the name of the famous route through Arizona known for its scenic beauty?
24. What is the name of the famous park in Arizona known for its unique rock formations?
25. What is the name of the famous park in Arizona known for its red rock formations?
26. What is the name of the famous lake in Arizona known for its houseboat rentals?
27. What is the name of the famous park in Arizona known for its slot canyons?
28. What is the name of the famous park in Arizona known for its hot air balloon rides?
29. What is the name of the famous park in Arizona known for its scenic drive?
30. What is the name of the famous observatory in Arizona known for its dark skies?
31. When did Arizona become a state?
32. Who was the first European to visit Arizona?
33. When was Arizona territory established?
34. Who were the first settlers in Arizona?
35. What was the main industry in Arizona during the territorial period?
36. When did Arizona become a hub for cattle ranching?
37. When did irrigation transform Arizona into an agricultural state?
38. What was the main reason for Arizona's growth in the mid-20th century?
39. What was the name of the famous air base in Arizona during World War II?
40. What was the main reason for Arizona's growth in the late 20th century and early 21st century?

Arizona Trivia Answers

1. Phoenix
2. Phoenix
3. The Grand Canyon State
4. Humphreys Peak (12,633 feet)
5. The Colorado River
6. Cactus Wren
7. Saguaro Cactus Blossom
8. Palo Verde
9. Lake Powell
10. Turquoise
11. Ring-tailed Cat
12. Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake
13. Arizona Trout
14. Grand Canyon National Park
15. Navajo Nation
16. Lowell Observatory
17. Barringer Meteor Crater
18. Jerome
19. Tombstone
20. Antelope Canyon
21. Saguaro National Park
22. London Bridge
23. Route 66
24. Petrified Forest National Park
25. Red Rock State Park
26. Lake Havasu
27. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
28. Balloon Fiesta Park
29. Sedona
30. Kitt Peak National Observatory.
31. February 14, 1912
32. Spanish explorer Marcos de Niza in 1539
33. February 24, 1863
34. Native American tribes such as the Hohokam and Anasazi
35. Mining, especially for copper and silver
36. In the late 1800s
37. In the early 1900s
38. The creation of large dams along the Colorado River and the growth of the aerospace and defense industries
39. Luke Air Force Base
40. The growth of technology and tourism industries, as well as retirees relocating to the state.