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Golden Horseshoe Review 8

Golden Horseshoe Review 8. Morgan county is in what geographic region of West Virginia?. Potomac Valley. The present governor of West Virginia:. Bob Wise. Which of these rivers forms part of the border of West Virginia? A. Potomac B. Little Kanawha C. Monongahela D. Cheate. A. Potomac.

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Golden Horseshoe Review 8

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  1. Golden Horseshoe Review 8

  2. Morgan county is in what geographic region of West Virginia? Potomac Valley

  3. The present governor of West Virginia: Bob Wise

  4. Which of these rivers forms part of the border of West Virginia?A. PotomacB. Little KanawhaC. MonongahelaD. Cheate A. Potomac

  5. Mary Ingles and two of her sons were captured in a raid by what tribe? Shawnee

  6. “Mother’s Day Work Clubs” were organized by: Anna Jarvis

  7. “Harewood” was the Jefferson county home of: Samuel Washington

  8. The C & O Railroad was extended through southern West Virginia by:A. Francis PierpontB. Johnson CamdemC. Henry Gassaway DavisD. Collis Potter Huntington D. Collis Potter Huntington

  9. A scientist who studies what is left behind by ancient peoples: Archaeologist

  10. In 1877 President Hayes sent troops to Martinsburg to end what kind of strike?A. auto workersB. coal minersC. oil field drillersD. railroad workers D. railroad workers

  11. A person who is willing to work while regular workers are on strike: scab

  12. The Gauley and the New Rivers join to form the: Kanawha River

  13. The only natural lake in West Virginia, Trout Pond, is in what county? Hardy

  14. Brimstone is another word for: sulphur

  15. John Brown took a stand against slavery in what Virginia town? Harpers Ferry

  16. Mountaineer Park is the location of: A. greyhound racin B. thoroughbred racing C. NASCAR racing D. WVU football B. thoroughbred racing

  17. The Mountain State Forest Festival is held in: Elkins

  18. In 1829 the first free school opened in :A. GraftonB. WheelingC. Sinks GroveD. Harpers Ferry C. Sinks Grove

  19. The first newspaper in West Virginia was established in: A. Wheeling B. Shepherdstown C. Lewisburg D. Charleston B. Shepherdstown

  20. Prickett’s Fort is in what county? Marion

  21. Betty Zane is recognized as the heroine of what fort? Fort Henry

  22. The name of the horse ridden by Robert E. Lee during the Civil War was: Traveller

  23. In 1877 which national organization tried to organize miners in the New and Kanawha River Valleys?A. American Federation of LaborB. Knights of ColumbusC. Knights of LaborD. United Mine Workers C. Knights of Labor

  24. Which of the following is a U.S. Senator from West Virginia?A. William ByrdB. Nick Joe RahallC. Robert ByrdD. Robert Wise C. Robert Byrd

  25. In 1971, 18 year olds gained what right? To vote

  26. The new FBI Fingerprint Center is located near: Clarksburg

  27. Persons who want to start new corporations must register with what office? Secretary of State

  28. In what county is Blair Mountain located? Logan

  29. In what county is the Fairfax Stone located? Grant

  30. In what county is Grave Creek Mound located? Marshall

  31. In what county is the State Capital located? Kanawha

  32. In what county is the Bridge Day festival held? Fayette

  33. In what county is The Greenbrier located? Greenbrier

  34. In what county is the WV School for the Deaf and Blind? Hampshire

  35. In what county is Blennerhassett Island located? Wood

  36. In what county is Seneca Rocks located? Pendleton

  37. In what county did the Matewan Massacre take place? Mingo

  38. In what county is the Snowshoe Resort located? Pocahontas

  39. In what county is Marshall University located? Cabell

  40. In what county was the first telephone located? Ohio

  41. In what county is the Mountain State Arts and Crafts Festival held? Jackson

  42. Which of the following states does not border West Virginia?A. VirginiaB. MarykandC. TennesseeD. Ohio C. Tennessee

  43. The PBS radio program which is broadcast on Sundays and is usually taped at the Cultural Center: Mountain Stage

  44. The coal river was given its name by this explorer: John Peter Salling

  45. Which of the following was a noted Indian fighter?A. Lewis WetzelB. Harman Blennerhassett C. A.B. BrooksD. James Rumsey A. Lewis Wetzel

  46. The date on the front of the West Virginia state seal: June 20, 1863

  47. Glass is made from a material called: silica

  48. What Indian fighter earned the nickname “mad”? Anne Bailey

  49. As a result of the Treaty of Camp Charlotte the Mingo agreed to stop hunting south of what river? Ohio

  50. What WV town is named after the youngest daughter of Chief Cornstalk? Oceana

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