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LivePolls New Mexico trivia questions

Top 20 most intriguing New Mexico trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to New Mexico trivia! This quiz will test your knowledge about the state of New Mexico. From its history to its geography, New Mexico is full of interesting facts. From the Native American history of the Chaco Canyon in the northwest to the Rocky Mountains in the north, New Mexico has a wealth of culture, beauty, and history. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of the state and provide an enjoyable and educational experience. So, sharpen your pencils and let the trivia begin!


1) What is the official state flower of New Mexico?

  • Daisy
  • Marigold
  • Sagebrush
  • Yucca

2) What is the capital of New Mexico?

  • Santa Fe
  • Albuquerque
  • Las Cruces
  • Roswell

3) What is the official state bird of New Mexico?

  • Roadrunner
  • Oriole
  • Quail
  • Grosbeak

4) What is the official state dance of New Mexico?

  • Clog
  • Reel
  • Square Dance
  • Flamenco

5) What is the official state cookie of New Mexico?

  • Churro
  • Biscochito
  • Sugar Cookie
  • Oatmeal Raisin

6) What is the official state gem of New Mexico?

  • Garnet
  • Fire Opal
  • Turquoise
  • Peridot

7) What is the official state fish of New Mexico?

  • Trout
  • Catfish
  • Kokanee Salmon
  • Lake Whitefish

8) What is the official state insect of New Mexico?

  • Firefly
  • Honey Bee
  • Monarch Butterfly
  • Tarantula

9) The Pueblo Revival architectural style is related to which culture?

  • Apache
  • Navajo
  • Hopi
  • Pueblo

10) A famous painting of a mill by Georges Seurat that is located in the New Mexico Museum of Art is called what?

  • The Starry Night
  • Boating on the Seine
  • The Mill of Cats
  • A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte

11) The famous sculpture of the Balloon Boy is located in what city?

  • Albuquerque
  • Santa Fe
  • Las Cruces
  • Roswell

12) What Native American tribe is the Sandia Tribe descended from?

  • Apache
  • Navajo
  • Ute
  • Pueblo

13) Which Pueblo is renowned for creating beautiful pottery?

  • Taos
  • Acoma
  • Zuni
  • Hopi

14) Which national park is known for the Carlsbad Caverns?

  • Chaco Culture National Historical Park
  • Aztec Ruins National Monument
  • Petrified Forest National Park
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park

15) What is the official state tree of New Mexico?

  • Cottonwood
  • Ponderosa Pine
  • Sequoia
  • Red Cedar

16) The peak of Mount Taylor is located near which Pueblo?

  • Mesa Verde
  • Taos
  • Acoma
  • Zia

17) The White Sands National Monument is located in which part of New Mexico?

  • Chihuahuan Desert
  • Colorado Desert
  • Great Basin Desert
  • Mojave Desert

18) What is the official state reptile of New Mexico?

  • Horned Lizard
  • Bull Snake
  • Gopher Snake
  • Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

19) What is the official state soil of New Mexico?

  • Rio Grande Silt Loam
  • Roswell Clay
  • Albuquerque Silt Loam
  • Las Cruces Sand

20) What is the nickname for New Mexico?

  • Land of Enchantment
  • Land of Enchanting Beauty
  • Silver State
  • Red Rock State

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