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How much do you know about the state of Colorado? It’s time to test your knowledge with these interesting and fun Colorado Trivia Questions.
Colorado is famous for many things including the Rocky Mountain National Park, bisons, its amazing ski resorts and plenty more.
In this Colorado quiz, we will be testing your knowledge of all things related to this state.
You will find 5 rounds of trivia questions about Colorado including an easy round, multiple choice and even a free picture quiz.
Round 1: Easy Colorado Trivia Questions
- What is the nickname of Colorado?
- What is the capital of Colorado?
- Who is the governor of Colorado (as of 2023)?
- What is the nickname of Colorado?
- How many national parks are in Colorado (+ 1 bonus point if you can name them all)?
- Which Colorado mountain was named after Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike?
- What is the abbreviation of the state of Colorado?
- Which sport is the team Colorado Avalanche known for?
- Besides white, what three colors are on the flag of Colorado?
- Max Aaron was born in Colorado. Which sport is he known for?
Round 1: Easy Colorado Trivia Questions and Answers
- What is the nickname of Colorado? The Centennial State
- What is the capital of Colorado? Denver
- Who is the governor of Colorado (as of 2023)? Jared Polis
- What is the nickname of Colorado? Centennial State
- How many national parks are in Colorado (+ 1 bonus point if you can name them all)? Four (Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of the Gunnison)
- Which Colorado mountain was named after Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike? Pike’s Peak
- What is the abbreviation of the state of Colorado? CO
- Which sport is the team Colorado Avalanche known for? Hockey (NHL)
- Besides white, what three colors are on the flag of Colorado? Red, Yellow and Blue
- Max Aaron was born in Colorado. Which sport is he known for? Figure skating
Round 2: Medium Colorado Trivia Questions
- How many states share a border with Colorado?
- Above which river the Royal Gorge Bridge?
- What is the second largest city in Colorado, after Denver, by population?
- What is the official bird of Colorado?
- Which one of the 4 main actresses of ‘Sex and the City’ was born in Boulder, Colorado?
- At the foothills of which range of mountains is Boulder located?
- Which city is nicknamed ‘Mile High City’?
- Which European country was the first explorer to visit Colorado from?
- What is the highest peak in the state of Colorado?
- Christian McCaffrey was born in Colorado. Which sport is he famous for?
Round 2: Medium Colorado Trivia Questions and Answers
- How many states share a border with Colorado? 7
- Above which river the Royal Gorge Bridge? Arkansas River
- What is the second largest city in Colorado, after Denver, by population? Colorado Springs
- What is the official bird of Colorado? Lark Bunting
- Which one of the 4 main actresses of ‘Sex and the City’ was born in Boulder, Colorado? Kristin Davis
- At the foothills of which range of mountains is Boulder located? Rocky Mountains
- Which city is nicknamed ‘Mile High City’? Denver
- Which European country was the first explorer to visit Colorado from? Spain
- What is the highest peak in the state of Colorado? Mount Elbert
- Christian McCaffrey was born in Colorado. Which sport is he famous for? American Football
Round 3: Hard Colorado Trivia Questions
- Which year did Colorado become a US state?
- What is the county seat of Pitkin County?
- What is the official tree of Colorado?
- Which American boxer nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler was born in Colorado in 1895?
- Which town produces 70% of Colorado craft beer?
- Paige Spiranac was born in Colorado. Which sport is she known for?
- What is the nickname of Colorado?
- What is the official flower of Colorado?
- How many years did the Colorado war last?
- Ross Lynch was born in Colorado. Which pop rock band was he the lead vocalist of?
Round 3: Hard Colorado Trivia Questions and Answers
- Which year did Colorado become a US state? 1876
- What is the county seat of Pitkin County? Aspen
- What is the official tree of Colorado? Colorado Blue Spruce
- Which American boxer nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler was born in Colorado in 1895? Jack Dempsey
- Which town produces 70% of Colorado craft beer? Fort Collins
- Paige Spiranac was born in Colorado. Which sport is she known for? Golf
- What is the nickname of Colorado? Nil sine Numine (“Nothing without the Deity”)
- What is the official flower of Colorado? White and Lavender Columbine
- How many years did the Colorado war last? 2
- Ross Lynch was born in Colorado. Which pop rock band was he the lead vocalist of? R5
Round 4: Colorado Quiz – True or False
- Colorado was the 18th state to join the union.
- More than 5 million people live in Colorado.
- The Rabbit Ears Range is a part of the Rocky Mountains located in Colorado.
- The Rio Grande flows through Colorado.
- Colorado has the highest elevation of all the states.
- Colorado rejected the invitation to host the 1976 Winter Olympics.
- None of the peaks in Colorado are above 14,000 feet high.
- Tim Allen was born in Colorado.
- The Denver Nuggets play baseball.
- Colorado is the biggest state in the USA.
Round 4: Colorado Quiz Answers – True or False
- Colorado was the 18th state to join the union. False, it was the 38th state.
- More than 5 million people live in Colorado. True
- The Rabbit Ears Range is a part of the Rocky Mountains located in Colorado. True
- The Rio Grande flows through Colorado. True
- Colorado has the highest elevation of all the states. True
- Colorado rejected the invitation to host the 1976 Winter Olympics. True
- None of the peaks in Colorado are above 14,000 feet high. False, there are 53 peaks above 14,000 ft
- Tim Allen was born in Colorado. True
- The Denver Nuggets play baseball. False, it’s a basketball team.
- Colorado is the biggest state in the USA. False, it’s the 8th biggest.
Round 5: Colorado Picture Quiz
Round 5: Colorado Picture Quiz Answers
- The Garden of the Gods
- Maroon Bells
- Mount Sneffels
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison
- Colorado National Monument
- Dinosaur National Monument
- Grand Lake
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Royal Gorge Bridge
So, How many points did you score in this Colorado Trivia with answers?
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