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Grab some crabs and let’s dig in. It’s time for some Maryland Trivia for our second episode of Season Four. I’ve been here a few times and it’s a wonderful, delightful place. I recommend visiting if you can. From Ocean City to Hagerstown, Maryland is a wonderful, varied place.

Maryland Trivia (like all our episodes) features three rounds of ten questions each. A Dorky Round, a Geeky Round, and a Nerdy Round. You’ve got five seconds to answer each question. Good luck!

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Episode Intro

Grab some crabs and let’s dig in.

Hey everyone. I’m your host, Brian Rollins and this is episode 163 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. We’re trucking on through the US of A in this season’s episodes and today we’re stopping in Maryland.

We’ve got 30 questions for you about the state’s history, geography, and famous residents. If you want rules, scorecards, the show’s transcript, or anything else, feel free to visit our website, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

That covers the intro, so let’s get going.

The Dorky Round

1. In terms of population, what is the largest city in Maryland?

Baltimore

2. What prestigious research university was founded in Baltimore in 1876?

Johns Hopkins University

3. Baltimore is home to what Major League Baseball team?

The Orioles (which is also the state bird)

4. What native of Baltimore went on to become the first African-American Supreme Court Justice?

Thurgood Marshall

5. What four colors appear on the Maryland state flag?

Black, white, red, and yellow

6. Known as 'The Bambino' and 'The Sultan of Swat', what baseball player was born in Baltimore in 1895?

George Herman Ruth Jr. also known as Babe Ruth

7. What bay runs North-South, nearly splitting Maryland in two?

Chesapeake Bay

8. Maryland donated 70 square miles of land for the creation of what Federal District?

The District of Columbia. The other 30 square miles were from Virginia.

9. What Marylander is the most decorated Olympian in history?

Michael Phelps

10. What is Maryland's state abbreviation?

The Geeky Round

1. Maryland is home to which US military academy?

The US Naval Academy

2. What is the state capital of Maryland?

Annapolis

3. The battle at what site was the bloodiest day in American history?

Antietam. Nearly 23,000 soldiers died in the battle during the Civil War.

4. In The Expanse series, which member of the Rosinante's crew hails from Baltimore?

Amos Burton

5. What two NFL teams play their home games in Maryland?

The Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Commanders (who play in Landover)

6. While no US Presidents have been born in Maryland, who is the only Vice President to come from the state?

Spiro Agnew, who famously resigned in 1973.

7. What is the name for the line that marks Maryland's northern and eastern borders?

The Mason-Dixon Line

8. Docked in Baltimore, the USS Constellation is the last surviving ship from what war?

The Civil War

9. What railroad was incorporated in Maryland in 1827? Hint: It's a Monopoly space.

B & O Railroad short for Baltimore & Ohio

10. How many states border Maryland?

Four (Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia).

The Nerdy Round

1. The Star-Spangled Banner was written during a battle fought where?

At Fort McHenry, Near Baltimore

2. Maryland was founded as a haven for what religious minority?

Roman Catholics.

3. Who is Maryland named for?

Henrietta Marie of France, King Charles I’s wife.

4. In 1962, what became the official state sport of Maryland?

Jousting

5. What is the longest river in Maryland?

The Potomac River

6. Born Araminta Ross, what abolitionist and suffragist was born in Maryland in 1822?

Harriett Tubman

7. Who titled their second autobiography, 'My Bondage and My Freedom'?

Frederick Douglass

8. The Maryland Gazette holds what distinction?

It’s the longest continuously published newspaper in America. It was started in 1727.

9. The state song, 'Maryland, My Maryland' is sung to the tune of what Christmas Carol?

O, Tannenbaum. The lyrics of the state song are a little controversial with Lincoln called a tyrant and Union soldiers referred to as scum.

10. What technological innovation came out of the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904?

Standardized firefighting equipment. One of the reasons the fire raged for 30 hours was because hose couplings would not match up.

Episode Conclusion

And we’re done with the questions. I hope you’re having fun this season. Maryland is a wonderful place. I have several friends that call it home and it’s delightful to visit there.

We’ll be back with 30 more questions next week. If you’re curious about the topic, here’s a clue:

What US state shares its name with a former Soviet state?

I hope to see you back here, next Wednesday (and every Wednesday for that matter).

This has been Episode 163 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. Come seek me out at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

Thanks for listening.