How it works
These Missouri history trivia questions come in four rounds: mounds, French villages and Spanish years; statehood, borders and a divided state; reformers, railroads and ragtime; and names, nicknames and the map.
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Missouri trivia questions beyond the history rounds
The first two rounds are the history: Mounds, French villages and Spanish years, then Statehood, borders and a divided state, from the temporary capital at St. Charles to the convention of 1861. Reformers, railroads and ragtime and Names, nicknames and the map carry the music, the motto and the Ozarks.
Reading a round aloud
Tap a choice to see the right answer, a short reason and the article it was read in. To read only the ragtime round aloud, wait for the pause after ten answers and choose it under Topic in More options.
Questions and answers
Are there weird Missouri trivia questions and answers here?
A few. Missouri and Iowa once called up militias over the Honey Lands, a professor found no correct way to say Missouri, and the largest county is called Texas. Each answer links the Wikipedia article Missouri, read on October 3, 2026.
What are some easy trivia questions about Missouri?
Which invention let St. Louis grow as river trade increased? Which ragtime composer lived in St. Louis and Sedalia? Which state lies on Missouri's northern boundary? The answers are the steamboat, Scott Joplin and Iowa.
When did Missouri become a state?
In 1821, under the Missouri Compromise. St. Charles was the temporary first capital, and the government moved to Jefferson City in 1826.
What is left out of this pack?
Population counts, office-holders, sports teams, companies, brewing and storm tolls. The Civil War is asked only as dates, places and offices. The year of the Show Me speech is not asked, because two articles give different years.