golden horseshoe 2006

Golden Horseshoe

2006

Which Native American tribe was pushed out of the Ohio Valley by theIroquois in 1630?a. Senecab. Shawneec. Tuscarorad. Mingo

b. Shawnee

Through the year 2000 the West Virginia Constitution of 1872 has beenamended:a. 27 timesb. 10 timesc. 71 timesd. 95 times

c. 71 times

West Virginia's first governor was:a. Waitman T. Willeyb. Arthur I. Boremanc. Francis Pierpontd. John S. Carlile

b. Arthur I. Boreman

Whose death on Election Day 1882 is generally known as the "official" startof the Hatfield - McCoy feud?a. Ellison Hatfieldb. Roseanna McCoyc. Devil Anse Hatfieldd. Randolph McCoy

a. Ellison Hatfield

The town of Huntington was created out of 5,000 acres of farmland boughtfor the:a. Norfolk and Western Railroadb. Kanawha Salinesc. Weirton Steel Companyd. C and 0 Railroad

d. C and 0 Railroad

In 2004 West Virginians elected die first woman, Betty Ireland to the officeof:a. Attorney Generalb. Secretary of Statec. Secretary of Agricultured. Lieutenant Governor

b. Secretary of State

Which United States president sent revenuers into the hills to spy onneighbors who were operating illegal stills?a. Ulysseus S. Grantb. Rutherford B. Hayesc. Warren G. Hardingd. Franklin D. Roosevelt

b. Rutherford B. Hayes

Who designed the Great Seal of West Virginia?a. Waitman T. Willey b. J. Edgar Boyersc. Peter G.VanWinkled. Joseph H. Diss Debar

d. Joseph H. Diss Debar

For the purpose of electing members of the West Virginia Senate, WestVirginia is divided into how many Senatorial Districts?a. 17b. 34c. 58d. 55

a. 17

The type of climate found in West Virginia is:a. Mediterraneanb. Humid continentalc. Marined. Tundra

b. Humid continental

During a historical visit to West Virginia, who stated, "The sun does not always shine in West Virginia but the people always do."a. George Bushb. Eleanor Rooseveltc. John F. Kennedyd. John Denver

c. John F. Kennedy

The only natural lake in West Virginia is:a. Suttonb. Trout Pondc. Summersvilled. Stonewall Jackson

b. Trout Pond

Which river is a direct tributary of the Ohio River?a. Coalb. Gauleyc. Kanawhad. New

c. Kanawha

Which of the following rivers originates outside of, flows into, and ends in West Virginia?a. Ohiob. Shenandoahc. South Branch Potomacd. New

d. New

Which river in West Virginia has the most major tributaries?a. Monongahelab. Potomacc. Kanawhad. New

c. Kanawha

The majority of rivers in West Virginia flow:a. North and Westb. East and Southc. East and Northd. North and East

a. North and West

Which of the following form parts of the border of West Virginia?a. South Branch Potomac Riverb. Ohio Riverc. Tug Fork Riverd. B and C

d. B and C

Which of tile following statements about the New River is true based on themap?a. It is the oldest river in the United States.b. It was once a part of the prehistoric Teays River.c. It is more important than the Gauley.d. Data not given.

d. Data not given.

The Scots-Irish settlements in West Virginia could predominately be foundin the:a. Greenbrier Valleyb. Eastern Panhandlec. Northern Panhandled. Kanawha Valley

a. Greenbrier Valley

The second largest battle fought in North America between the settlers andthe Indians was at:a. Ft. Necessityb. Ft.Gowerc. Lewisburgd. Point Pleasant

d. Point Pleasant

To support one of its fastest growing industries, tourism. West Virginia hasbeen divided into how many regions?a. 4b. 6c. 8d. 10

c. 8

What is the county seat of Putnam County?a. Hurricaneb. Pocac. Buffalod. Winfield

d. Winfield

The three major interstate highways that cross through Charleston, allowingtravelers and businesses to continue their travels or shipments in anydirections are: "a. 160,179,166b. I 64,177,179c. I 95,180,177d. I 64,177,165

b. I 64,177,179

This future West Virginia governor and United States senator became president of West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1973:a. Arch Mooreb. Jay Rockefellerc. Cecil Underwoodd. Gaston Caperton

b. Jay Rockefeller

This 3,030 foot bridge in Fayette County is open to pedestrian traffic eachyear on the third Saturday of October.a. Silver Bridgeb. Patrick Street Bridgec. New River Gorge Bridged. Wheeling Suspension Bridge

c. New River Gorge Bridge

In what Kanawha County community did Booker T. Washington spend hischildhood?a. Marmetb. Maldenc. Randd. Cabin Creek

b. Malden

Which West Virginia town is named after the youngest daughter of ChiefCornstalk?a. Monongahb. Oceanac. Sistersvilled. Logan

b. Oceana

What was the last county formed in West Virginia?a. Mason Countyb. Grant Countyc. Mingo Countyd. Summers County

c. Mingo County

One of the greatest industrial disasters of the 20th Century occurred when men were digging a tunnel for Union Carbide at Hawk's Nest and became sick with:a. emphysemab. silicosisc. pneumoniad. influenza

b. silicosis

Scientists who study what is left behind by ancient peoples are known as:a. anthropologistsb. geologistsc. sociologistsd. archaeologists

d. archaeologists

What was the first major industry to develop in western Virginia?a. coalb. ironc. saltd. timber

c. salt

It is estimated that 361 men and boys died in a mine disaster on December 6,1907 in what town?a. Matewanb. Shinnstonc. Monongahd. Bramwell

c. Monongah

This governor is credited with creating the PROMISE scholarship whichallowed many West Virginia students to attend any public-in-stateuniversity free of charge.a. Governor Arch Mooreb. Governor Cecil Underwoodc. Governor Bob Wised. Governor Gaston Caperton

c. Governor Bob Wise

This institution of higher education began in 1867 as an agricultural college.a. West Virginia State Universityb. West Virginia Universityc. Marshall Universityd. Fairmont State University

b. West Virginia University

The first black college in West Virginia was established by the Freedman'sBureau in 1867 at:a. West Virginia State in Instituteb. Bluefield State in Princetonc. Storer College in Harper's Ferryd. West Liberty State in Wheeling

c. Storer College in Harper's Ferry

Currently, West Virginia's leading agricultural product is:a. poultryb. tobaccoc. applesd. grapes

a. poultry

West Virginia University has developed a technological program to trainstudents to identify individuals by voice, fingerprints, or parts of the eyecalled:a. forensics b. biochemistry c. biophysics

d. biometrics

d. biometrics

On February 26,1972 a gob pile dam collapsed at the head of:a. Welch Hollowb. Paint Creekc. Johnstown Roadd. Buffalo Creek

d. Buffalo Creek

"...How majestic and how grand. With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel's Land!..." These words come from the first stanza of which state song?a. This Is My West Virginiab. Country Roadsc. The West Virginia Hillsd. West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home

c. The West Virginia Hills

According to recent State Tax Department statistics, the largest source of state government general revenue is the:a. personal income taxb. business and occupation taxc. severance taxd. lottery

a. personal income tax

An agreement between an employer and a worker in which the workeragrees not to join a labor union is a/an:a. Injunctionb. Yellow dog contractc. Terminal agreementd. Writ of habeas corpus

b. Yellow dog contract

Due to the threat of desertions, this man abandoned an expedition to defeatthe Indians on the Virginia frontier in the winter of 1756.a. Alexander Spotswoodb. George Washingtonc. Andrew Lewisd. Governor Dinwiddie

c. Andrew Lewis

The environment around this West Virginia locale is so fragile that rock climbing is forbidden and a guide must accompany all tours.a. Snowshoe Mountainb. Spruce Knobc. Cooper's Rockd. Ice Mountain

d. Ice Mountain

The availability of such resources as coal, water, and salt were major factors in this company's decision to locate in West Virginia.a. Dowb. Toyotac. Union Carbided. Proctor and Gamble

c. Union Carbide

The elected official of our state who supervises elections of all state officialsis the:a. Secretary of Stateb. Attorney Generalc. State Adjutant Generald. State Auditor

a. Secretary of State

On what site did archaeologists find the remains of a 7 foot 6 inch maleskeleton?a. Criel Moundb. Grave Creek Moundc. Mount Carbond. Ben's Run

a. Criel Mound

Which of these West Virginians earned the nickname "The Great Wildcatter" for his style of searching for oil?a. Israel C. Whiteb. Michael L. Benedumc. Johnson Newlon Camdend. John D. Rockefeller

b. Michael L. Benedum

The single largest capture of Union troops during the Civil War took placein this West Virginia community.a. Camifex Ferryb. Harper's Ferryc. Droop Mountaind. Rich Mountain

b. Harper's Ferry

During the Civil Rights movements of the late 1950s, this Charleston native organized a boycott of Philadelphia businesses that would not hire African Americans.a. T.J.Jakesb. Thomas Bickleyc. Leon Sullivand. HalGreer

c. Leon Sullivan

Which West Virginia company's employees and families produced a Sunday afternoon radio show to plug its products during the Great Depression?a. Peabody Coalb. Wheeling Steelc. Blenko Glassd. Union Carbide

b. Wheeling Steel

This Marshall County native is the only West Virginia governor to be electedfor three four-year terms.a. Jay Rockefellerb.. Cecil Underwoodc. Hulett Smithd. Arch Moore

d. Arch Moore

Media mogel Martha Stewart recently did time in a women's federal prisonlocated in which West Virginia community?a. Huntingtonb. Morgantownc.. Aldersond. Elkins

c.. Alderson

"... a bundle of the best nerves I ever saw; cut and thrust and bleeding and in bonds. He is a man of clear head, of courage, fortitude, and simple ingenuousness. He is cool, collected, indomitable; and it is but just to him to say that he was humane to his prisoners and he inspired me with great trust in his integrity as a man of truth."

The above quotation was a reference made about a man who had a huge impact on West Virginia history.a. Stonewall Jacksonb. John Brownc. Charles Sumnerd. Francis H. Pierpont

b. John Brown

Who is believed to be the first European to see the area where the Big Coalenters the Kanawha River near present-day St. Albans?a. James Needhamb. Captain Thomas Battsc. Robert Fallamd. Gabriel Arthur

d. Gabriel Arthur

Which West Virginia Congressman recently declared his candidacy for an unprecedented eighth term?a. Jay Rockefellerb. Robert Byrdc. Alan Mollohand. NickRahall

b. Robert Byrd

West Virginia University recently announced the retirement of the jerseyNumbers of which two of its greatest athletes?a. Sam Huff and Jerry Westb. Hot Rod Hundley and Bobby Hugginsc. Jerry West and Hot Rod Hundleyd. Adam "Pac Man" Jones and Jeff Hostetler

a. Sam Huff and Jerry West

"There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any human creature. Thiscalled on me for revenge. I have sought it. I have killed many."The above quotation is from a speech by:a. Chief Loganb. Chief Cornstalkc. Colonel Cresapd. Lord Dunmore

a. Chief Logan

This West Virginia Governor settled an end to the 1912-13 Paint Creek-Cabin Creek strike.a. John Comwellb. William Glasscockc. Henry D. Hatfieldd. William Marland

c. Henry D. Hatfield

Who was the first explorer to discover coal in an area that is now called BooneCounty in 1742?a. Celoron De Blainvilleb. Christopher Gistc. John Peter Salleyd. Alexander Spotswood

c. John Peter Salley

Which Virginia based company is the largest coal producer in West Virginia?a. Massey Energyb. PeabodyCoalc. Colony Bay Coald. Consolidated Coal

a. Massey Energy

What was the name of the proposed 14th colony which included most of WestVirginia?a. Kanawhab. Vandaliac. Alleghenyd. Montania

b. Vandalia

The largest and most profitable activity of the railroads in West Virginia is thetransportation of:a. Passengers and expressb. Petroleum and oil field suppliesc. Coal and chemicalsd. Livestock and grain

c. Coal and chemicals

The 2005 West Virginia Men's Basketball team came within a basket of beatingwhich team to make the Final Four for just the second time in school history?a. Texas Techb. Louisvillec. Boston Colleged. Providence

b. Louisville

What two occupations do the men on the state seal represent?a. Farming and ranchingb. Physicians and attorneysc. Mining and lumberingd. Farming and mining

d. Farming and mining

Which West Virginian authored the award winning 1993 Newbery Medal,Missing May?a. Cynthia Rylantb. Louise McNeillc. Homer Hickhamd. Walter Dean Myers

a. Cynthia Rylant

The two panhandles which make West Virginians shape unique can be found inwhat areas of the state?a. South and Northb. East and Westc. North and Eastd. West and South

c. North and East

This woman was referred to as "the miner's angel" because of her manyappearances in the coalfields to help organize miners.a. Anna Jarvisb. Mother Jonesc. Mary Inglesd. Nancy Hart

b. Mother Jones

Which West Virginia author won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 for her novel,The Good Earthya. PearlS. Buckb. Mary Lee Settlec. Denise Giardinad. Jayne Ann Phillips

a. PearlS. Buck

The legal age to buy alcohol in West Virginia is:a. 18b. 20c. 21d. 25

c. 21

An example of a citizenship responsibility is to:a. bear armsb. serve on a juryc. slander a person's characterd. search a person's home without probably cause

b. serve on a jury

In 1818, the portion of the National Road was completed from Cumberland,Maryland to which city in West Virginia?a. Charlestonb. Huntingtonc. Wheelingd. Martinsburg

c. Wheeling

The country's first spa, attracting the colonial elite of Virginia's society to soak up its warm, healing spring waters, is found in:a. White Sulphur Springsb. Berkeley Springsc. Webster Springsd. Red Sulphur Springs

b. Berkeley Springs

The new state quarter representing West Virginia displays the:a. State capitol domeb. New River Gorge Bridgec. Cass Scenic Railroadd. Mountaineer football stadium

b. New River Gorge Bridge

A person who is willing to work while regular workers are on strike is a:a. Scabb. Wildcatterc. Foremand. Union buster

a. Scab

Which military academy was Stonewall Jackson a graduate ?a. The Citadelb. Virginia Military Institutec. West Pointd. Annapolis

c. West Point

The date on the front of the West Virginia state seal is:a. July 4,1775b. June 20,1863c. October 10,1492d. December 7,1941

b. June 20,1863

Alexander Spotswood awarded each of the explorers who sought to extendBritish influence into the Valley of Virginia with :a. A diamondb. 500 gold piecesc. A piece of landd. A miniature golden horseshoe

d. A miniature golden horseshoe

The famous girl guerrilla who rode with the Confederate Moccassin Rangerswas:a. Ann Baileyb. Betty Zanec. Belle Boydd. Nancy Hart

d. Nancy Hart

Use the picture to identify the current political official of WV state and federal government

Attorney General Darrell McGraw

Use the picture to identify the current political official of WV state and federal government

Governor Joe Manchin

Use the picture to identify the current political official of WV state and federal government

Congressman AllanMollohan

Use the picture to identify the current political official of WV state and federal government

CongresswomanShelleyMooreCapito

Use the picture to identify the current political official of WV state and federal government

Congressman NickRahall

Use the picture to identify the current political official of WV state and federal government

Senator Robert C. Byrd

Use the picture to identify the current political official of WV state and federal government

Senator Jay Rockefeller

Use the picture to identify the current political official of WV state and federal government

Secretary of State Betty Ireland

Use the map to identify:

1. The Greenbrier2. Winter Place 3. WV’s First Capital4. West Virginia University

A

B

CD

1. D2. C3. B4. A

Use the map to identify:

1. Sternwheel Regatta2. Sutton Dam3. Marshall University4. Potomac Eagle

A

BC

D

1. B2. D3. B4. A

Use the map to identify:

1. Blennerhassett Island2. Mt. State Forest Festival3. Bluefield 4. Blackwater Falls

A

BC

D

1. C2. D3. A4. B

Use chart to answer the following: In which year were the most Italian immigrants employed as miners?

a. 1908b. 1912c. 1916d. 1920

b. 1912

Use chart to answer the following:

How many more total miners werethere in 1920 than in 1908?a. 5, 299b. 5, 100c. 5, 868d. 5, 000a. 5, 299

What does the man on the ladder to the left of the page symbolize?

a. Governmentb. The publicc. Labord. Management

d. Management

According to the cartoon,arbitration is the most effective way to:a. Settle disputes between labor and managementb. Create monopoliesc. Destroy Capitalismd. Achieve all the demands of laborers

a. Settle disputed between labor and management