Question 1

Brown v. Board of Education

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Landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Question 2

Oklahoma Land Rush

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Historical event that occurred on April 22, 1889, when settlers rushed into the "Unassigned Lands" of Oklahoma to claim plots of land.

Question 3

Sequoyah

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Cherokee silversmith who developed the Cherokee syllabary, making reading and writing in Cherokee possible.

Question 4

Dust Bowl

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Severe dust storms in the 1930s that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies.

Question 5

Oklahoma City Bombing

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Domestic terrorist attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995.

Question 6

Trail of Tears

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Forced removal of Cherokee Indians from their lands in the Southeast to Indian Territory present-day Oklahoma in the late 1830s.

Question 7

Tulsa Race Massacre

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Racially-motivated conflict on May 31 and June 1, 1921, where mobs of white residents attacked black residents and businesses of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Question 8

Oil Boom

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The period of major oil discovery and production in Oklahoma, starting in the 1900s and lasting through the mid-20th century.

Question 9

Boomtown

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A community that experiences sudden and rapid population and economic growth.

Question 10

State Question 640

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A law passed in 1992 requiring any bill that raises taxes to be approved by either a three-fourths majority in the Oklahoma Legislature or a majority of statewide voters.

Question 11

Wind Energy

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A renewable energy source that is increasingly prevalent in Oklahoma, making the state one of the top producers of wind power in the US.

Question 12

Oklahoma Panhandle

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The narrow strip of land that forms the westernmost part of Oklahoma, bordered by Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas.

Question 13

Jim Crow Laws

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State and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States, indirectly affecting Oklahoma's policies.

Question 14

Five Civilized Tribes

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The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes, who were considered "civilized" by white society because they adopted many of the colonists' customs.

Question 15

Oklahoma Statehood

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November 16, 1907, when Oklahoma became the 46th state to join the United States.

Question 16

Sooners

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A nickname given to settlers who entered the Unassigned Lands in what is now the state of Oklahoma before the official start of the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889.

Question 17

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

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The state bird of Oklahoma, recognized by its long tail feathers and aerial agility.

Question 18

Indian Territory

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An evolving land area set aside by the United States Government for the relocation of Native Americans who were removed from their ancestral lands in the 1830s.

Question 19

Oklahoma Constitution

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The governing document of Oklahoma, established in 1907 when Oklahoma became a state.

Question 20

Osage Nation

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A Native American tribe in Oklahoma, known for their wealth due to oil reserves found on their land.

Question 21

Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area

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The largest metropolitan area in the state of Oklahoma, which includes Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, and Norman.

Question 22

Plains Indians

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Native American tribes who lived on the Great Plains, including the Kiowa and Comanche in Oklahoma.

Question 23

Cimarron River

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A 698-mile long river flowing through New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

Question 24

Ouachita Mountains

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A mountain range in west central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Question 25

Woody Guthrie

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Influential American folk musician and singer-songwriter from Oklahoma, known for songs like "This Land Is Your Land."

Question 26

Will Rogers

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Famous American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, and social commentator from Oklahoma.

Question 27

Red River

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A major river that forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma, known for its importance in regional history and agriculture.

Question 28

Okie

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A term used to describe migrants from Oklahoma who were seeking better opportunities during the Great Depression.

Question 29

Tornado Alley

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A region in the central United States, including parts of Oklahoma, where tornadoes are most frequent and severe.

Question 30

Great Salt Plains

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A saline flat located in north-central Oklahoma, known for its unique hourglass-shaped selenite crystals.

Question 31

Carl Albert

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An American politician from Oklahoma who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977.

Question 32

Fort Sill

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A United States Army post in Lawton, Oklahoma, known for its role in training soldiers and hosting the Field Artillery School.

Question 33

Will Rogers World Airport

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The primary commercial airport serving the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and named after Will Rogers.

Question 34

Philbrook Museum of Art

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An art museum located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known for its extensive collection of Native American artwork and European masterpieces.

Question 35

Oklahoma City Thunder

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A professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City and a member of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Question 36

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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A museum located in Oklahoma City, dedicated to preserving and interpreting the art, history, and culture of the American West.

Question 37

Tulsa Drillers

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A minor league baseball team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Question 38

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

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A performing arts venue in downtown Tulsa, known for its theaters and hosting a variety of live performances.

Question 39

Oklahoma State University

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A public research university located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, known for its agricultural and engineering programs.

Question 40

University of Oklahoma

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A public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma, known for its strong athletic programs and academic excellence.

Question 41

Oklahoma State Capitol

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The building that houses the state government offices and the legislative chambers for the state of Oklahoma.

Question 42

National Weather Center

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A research facility located in Norman, Oklahoma, dedicated to studying and predicting severe weather events.

Question 43

Route 66

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A historic highway in the United States, known as the "Main Street of America," which passes through Oklahoma, connecting Chicago to Los Angeles.

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