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Texas is roughly the same size as which European country?

Trivia: Texas is roughly the same size as which European country?

Ireland
Italy
France
Russia

Correct Answer: France

So why is this answer correct? : They say not to mess with Texas, but if you’re France, you might just put up a fair fight. The European country and U.S. state are closest in size — France covers 248,573 square miles, including its five overseas integral regions, while Texas is a bit larger at 268,820 square miles. If you exclude the overseas regions, France is even smaller at 213,010 square miles, but it’s still the largest country by land area in Western Europe and the only match for Texas, size-wise.

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NASA’s mission control center in Houston is named for which President?

Trivia: NASA’s mission control center in Houston is named for which President?

George H. W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Lyndon B. Johnson
John F. Kennedy

Correct Answer: Lyndon B. Johnson

So why is this answer correct? : Founded in 1961 and still in operation today, the Johnson Space Center in Houston has been the site of mission control for some of the world’s most historic space expeditions. You might also recognize the famous line “Houston, we have a problem” from the 1995 film “Apollo 13” — the quote came from astronaut John Swigert, who was radioing NASA mission control in Houston.

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Texas is the only contiguous state with its own what?

Trivia: Texas is the only contiguous state with its own what?

Postal service
Coast Guard
Power grid
Mountain range

Correct Answer: Power grid

So why is this answer correct? : The Lower 48 is home to just three power grids: the Western Interconnection, the Eastern Interconnection, and ERCOT (the Electric Reliability Council of Texas). Why does Texas have its own grid? ERCOT stemmed from a number of separate electric utilities that began to link together in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Federal Power Act in 1935, TIS remained independent in order to avoid federal regulation.

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What does “Texas” mean in the Caddo language?

Trivia: What does “Texas” mean in the Caddo language?

Lone Star
Cowboy
Rebel
Friends

Correct Answer: Friends

So why is this answer correct? : The word “Texas” is derived from the Native American Caddo language word “teyshas,” meaning “friends” or “allies.” When Spanish explorers landed in what is now Texas in the 16th century, they believed “teyshas” was the name of a tribe. They began labeling the area north of the Rio Grande “Teyas” or “Tejas,” which came to be known as Texas.

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What is Texas’ most populous city?

Trivia: What is Texas’ most populous city?

Dallas
Austin
Houston
San Antonio

Correct Answer: Houston

So why is this answer correct? : Ranking after New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, the “Space City” is home to 2.4 million residents. Texas is home to two other cities in the list of top 10 biggest cities in the U.S. San Antonio (population: 1.6 million) ranks seventh, and Dallas (population: 1.4 million) ranks ninth.

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What is Texas’ capital known as?

Trivia: What is Texas’ capital known as?

City That Never Sleeps
Biggest Little City in the World
Live Music Capital of the World
Music City

Correct Answer: Live Music Capital of the World

So why is this answer correct? : The self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin hosts a seemingly endless amount of concerts. With over 200 music venues (the most per capita of any U.S. city), Austin attracts millions of tourists each year to experience its entertainment scene, including famous annual music festivals like “Austin City Limits” and “South by Southwest.”

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What river serves as the border between Texas and Mexico?

Trivia: What river serves as the border between Texas and Mexico?

Missouri
Chattahoochee
Rio Grande
Mississippi

Correct Answer: Rio Grande

So why is this answer correct? : The fifth-longest river in the U.S., the Rio Grande forms the border between northeastern Mexico and the southern United States. The river begins in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and flows south through New Mexico until it reaches Texas, where it forms the state’s southwestern border. The river also flows through Big Bend National Park, the largest national park in Texas.

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In which Texas city can you visit the Alamo?

Trivia: In which Texas city can you visit the Alamo?

Austin
Dallas
El Paso
San Antonio

Correct Answer: San Antonio

So why is this answer correct? : Founded in the 18th century in present-day San Antonio, the Alamo Mission was the setting for the pivotal Battle of the Alamo in 1836 during the Texas Revolution. During the 13-day siege, Texans fought for their independence from Mexico. A few years later, “Remember the Alamo” became a popular battle cry during the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848.