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191 | Arkansas Trivia

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Gather ‘round, kids it’s time for some trivia. Howdy gang. Welcome to episode 191 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. This week, we’re hitting a state that several members of my family tree have called home, Arkansas. You know you want some Arkansas Trivia.

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Episode Intro

Gather ‘round, kids it’s time for some trivia.

Howdy gang. Welcome to episode 191 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. This week, we’re hitting a state that several members of my family tree have called home, Arkansas.

As always, we’ve got three rounds of ten questions each. I ask, you answer, then we’ll settle up on the score. Speaking of scoring, if you’re looking for rules, visit the show’s website, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com. The rules aren’t absolute. You can totally come up with your own.

Before we dive in, I want to give a shout out to Laurel Anne. She’s our second supporter of the show. I really appreciate your support and I’m glad you’re listening. If you want to join Matthew and Laurel Anne, check out our support page, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com/support.

And with that, let’s dive in.

The Dorky Round

Set in Arkansas, what 1969 western starred John Wayne? Hint: It was remade in 2010 with Jeff Bridges
True Grit
What is the capital (and largest city) of Arkansas?
Little Rock
Who is the only US President from Arkansas?
Bill Clinton
What state borders Arkansas to the South?
Louisiana
What massive retailer is headquartered in Bentonville, AR?
Walmart
What 1991 movie began in Arkansas and starred Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis?
Thelma and Louise
What state borders Arkansas to the North?
Missouri
What river, nearly 1,500 miles long, begins in Colorado and runs through Kansas, Oklahoma, and finally Arkansas?
The Arkansas River from which the state gets its name.
From 1874 to 1967, every governor of Arkansas belonged to what political party?
The Democratic Party.
Arkansas was added to the US in what land acquisition?
The Louisiana Purchase

The Geeky Round

What writer and lawyer’s first novel was A Time To Kill, but had his first bestseller with The Firm?
John Grisham from Jonesboro, AR
What actor, from Hot Springs, made it big with his independent film, Sling Blade?
Billy Bob Thornton
What is the postal abbreviation for Arkansas?
AR
Born in Forrest City, what soul singer had hits with Take Me to the River, I’m Still in Love With You”, and Let’s Stay Together?
Al Green
Born in Springdale, AR, what Missouri Senator was photographed raising a fist in solidarity with the January 6th rioters?
Josh Hawley. He was later caught on video running from the same crowd.
What singer, songwriter, and actor had hits like Rhinestone Cowboy and provided the voice of Chanticleer in 1991’s Rock-a-Doodle?
Glen Campbell
What two states border Arkansas to the West?
Oklahoma and Texas
What is the mascot for the University of Arkansas?
The Razorbacks. For those not in the know, a razorback is type of feral pig.
Arkansas is the largest producer of what grain in the US?
Rice.
Hattie Caraway was the first woman to serve a full term as what?
US Senator. First elected in 1932 Hattie Caraway served Arkansas as Senator for 14 years.

The Nerdy Round

The Little Rock Nine were blocked from entering Little Rock Central High School by then-governor Orval Faubus following what landmark Supreme Court ruling?
Brown v Board of Education. It outlawed racial segregation in 1954.
What singer-songwriter was born Kingland, AR in 1932 and sold more than 90 million records worldwide?
Johnny Cash
Born in Hamburg, AR, what NBA player won 6 national titles with the Chicago Bulls? Hint: It’s not Michael Jordan.
Scottie Pippen
What five-star general from Arkansas was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines during World War II?
Douglas MacArthur
Born in Schaal, AR, who was the first African American Surgeon General of the United States?
Vice Admiral Joycelyn Elders
What Arkansas Senator from 1945 to 1974 opposed Joseph McCarthy’s witchhunt and created a grant program that bears his name to this day?
J. William Fulbright
What 722-mile river begins in the Boston Mountains of Arkansas, loops through Missouri before ending at the Mississippi River near Batesville, AR?
The White River
What Arkansas city is named after a town in Tennessee which was named for a town in North Carolina which was named after a French General?
Fayetteville. Whose name can be traced back to General Lafayette, hero of both the American and French Revolutions.
Nicknamed ‘Uncle Sam’, North America’s largest what was found in Arkansas in 1924?
Diamond. It weighed 40.23 carats.
Though they’re all over the place now, Walmart began in what town?
Rogers, Arkansas

Episode Conclusion

And that’s the last of our Arkansas questions. Want more? Here’s some bonus facts:

Arkansas is the 25th state. As such, they have 25 stars on their flag.
As I teased in our last episode, it’s the only US state with a working diamond mine.
Before he was President, Bill Clinton served two terms as Governor of Arkansas and was a Rhodes Scholar.
The state ranks 29th in area and 33rd in population

I’ve driven through Arkansas a few times. What’s a must-see when I get there? Let me know at our website or via Facebook or Twitter. We’ll be back again next week with another set of questions. Here’s a clue:

What state had the first hydroelectric plant in the world?

There’s something to stew over. See you back here next Wednesday.

This has been episode 191 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. The theme music is by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com.

This podcast is hosted, written, and produced by me, Brian Rollins. You can find me at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

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