Hello there, cool cats and kittens! Ready to chill out with some Alaskan trivia? We’re about to embark on a quiz that’s sure to have you “bear-y” interested. Don’t worry, it won’t be too “hard-core” – okay, we might be “glacier-izing” over a few facts! So, put on your thinking beanies, because we’re about to ski into some fun trivia that’s cooler than a polar bear’s toenails. Ready to break the “ice”? Let’s get cracking!
1. What is the capital city of Alaska?
2. What is the state bird of Alaska?
3. How many national parks does Alaska have?
4. What is the highest peak of North America, located in Alaska?
5. What part of Alaska experiences 24-hour daylight during summers?
6. What is the official state fish?
7. Who sold Alaska to the United States?
8. What is the Aurora Borealis, commonly seen in Alaska, also known as?
9. Which town in Alaska is known for its totem pole park?
10. What is the name of the national forest in Southeast Alaska?
11. Name Alaska’s largest city.
12. What is the most popular sport in Alaska?
13. What is Baked Alaska?
14. Who was the first woman elected to state-wide office in Alaska?
15. Which governor of Alaska grew up in Wasilla, Alaska?
16. What is the population of Alaska?
17. Name the famous Alaskan dog race held annually.
18. How many languages are spoken in Alaska?
19. What is the largest glacier in North America, located in Alaska?
20. Who was Alaska’s first Governor?
21. What is the name of the Alaska’s state flower?
22. Which Alaskan city was once capital of Russian America?
23. Which sea borders Alaska to the north?
24. Name the famous Alaskan roadway connecting Alaska to the lower 48 states.
25. True or false? The Gates of the Arctic National Park has several cleared trails, making it easy to navigate.
26. What is the main industry in Alaska?
27. Name the longest river in Alaska.
28. How many volcanoes are there in Alaska?
29. What is the name of the largest island in Alaska?
30. Name the longest day in Alaska.
31. What is the state motto of Alaska?
32. Name Alaska’s land mammal which is generally larger than a moose.
33. What is the name of Alaska’s famous bridge?
34. In which Alaskan city does the World Ice Art Championships take place?
35. What is the famous gold rush of 1896 also known as?
36. How many time zones does Alaska span?
37. What is the name of the archipelago off the southwestern coast of Alaska?
38. Who represents Alaska in the U.S Senate as of 2022?
39. What’s the name of the majormilitary installation in Fairbanks, Alaska?
40. Which Alaskan city is known as the Salmon Capital of the World?
41. What was Anchorage originally known as?
42. What is the name of Alaska’s Marine Highway?
43. What year did the Exxon Valdez oil spill occur?
44. Which former Governor of Alaska ran for Vice President of the U.S?
45. Which Alaska city is known as the Golden Heart City?
46. What is the name of the railroad connecting Seward and Fairbanks?
47. What is the name of the world’s largest zinc and lead mine, located in Alaska?
48. What is the length of the famous Trans-Alaska Pipeline System?
49. What’s the name of the highest mountain pass in Alaska?
50. How many recognized Alaska Native tribes are there?
51. What’s the primary seafood product of Alaska?
52. Which Alaskan lake is the largest in the United States by surface area?
53. Which Alaskan city is the northernmost city in the United States?
54. Who was the famous Alaskan bush pilot honored with a statue in Anchorage’s airport?
55. What’s the name of the popular Alaskan dog breed, bred for hauling heavy weights?
56. What’s the name of the naval battle fought near Alaska during the World War II?
57. Who became the first female governor of Alaska in 2006?
58. What is the name of the second largest university in Alaska?
59. What is Alaska’s state animal?
60. What is the largest dam in Alaska?
61. When was the University of Alaska established?
62. Which popular TV show is set in Cicely, a fictional town in Alaska?
63. What is the name of the largest U.S. Coast Guard base, situated in Alaska?
64. Which Alaskan river is known as the most voluminous in North America?
65. Which former U.S. Secretary of State purchased Alaska from Russia?
66. The Coastal, Alaska, Brooks, and Aleutian are what geological features of Alaska?
67. Which Russian explorer first reached Alaska?
68. True or false? The highest temperature ever recorded in Alaska is 100° F (38°C).
69. Which Alaskan city is known as the Halibut Capital of the World?
70. In what year did Alaska’s largest earthquake, the Great Alaska Earthquake, occur?
71. True or false? Alaska was owned by Russia until the 1860s.
72. What is the oldest standing building in Alaska?
73. What celestial body is featured on the flag of Alaska?
74. In which decade did Alaska become a state?
75. How many boroughs does Alaska have?
76. What is the state gem of Alaska?
77. Alaska is closest to which European country?
Wow! You’ve snowplowed through these frosty facts and made it to the finish line. Hope you didn’t “freeze” up on any of them! We’re “polar-ized” by your trivia prowess. If you’re still “thirsty” for more trivia, don’t give us the “cold” shoulder. Head over to Trivia Bliss to check out our other quizzes that cover a range of topics, from the hot and humid tropics to the heat of the kitchen. Remember, in the realm of trivia, knowledge is a dish best served “cold”. See you next time, trivia trooper!
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