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21 Colorado Trivia Questions as Tough as the Rockies

It’s hard to decide what screams Colorado the loudest: skiing on slopes dusted with fresh snow, soaking in a natural hot spring bath, or cheering on the Broncos. Natives, transplants, and tourists enjoy a wide breadth of activities in the Centennial State. Whatever your vision of Colorado, you’ll be challenged by these Colorado trivia questions and answers. 

Colorado has lakes and deserts, mountains and valleys, and several large cities, including Denver and Colorado Springs. On a single day, you can sunbathe and stand in the snow simply by traveling from one end of the state to another. With so much history, culture, and ecology, it’s virtually impossible to master knowledge of this large state. You can find out how much you know by taking this Colorado quiz. 

Looking for more trivia? Check out our California, American States, Massachusetts, and Chicago trivia. And you know what, top it all off with some general geography trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater is located 15 miles west of what city?

Aspen

Colorado Springs

Golden

Denver

The state of Colorado is located in which region?

Midwest

West

Northeast

South

Where is the Wheeler Opera House, built in 1889, located?

Greeley

Aspen

Breckenridge

Denver

Which part of Colorado was gained when Texas became a part of the US?

Northern Colorado

Eastern Colorado

Central Colorado

Western Colorado

How many acres of skiable terrain are there in Vail, Colorado?

289 Acres

5,000 Acres

100,000 Acres

570 Acres

When did Colorado achieve statehood in the USA?

August 1, 1876

May 29, 1848

December 11, 1831

December 10, 1817

Where does a famous annual Bluegrass Festival hosted by Planet Bluegrass take place every summer?

Westminster

Lakewood

Telluride

Greeley

“Colorado” is a Spanish word meaning what?

Beautiful Land

Colorful Mountains

Reddish Colored

Cowboys

Which of these rivers does not have its headwaters in the State of Colorado?

Arkansas River

Snake River

South Platte River

Rio Grande River

What did Zebulon Pike discover in 1806?

Gold

The Cumberland Gap

The Colorado Rockies

Pike’s Peak

Which of these states borders Colorado?

Georgia

Delaware

Oklahoma

New Hampshire

What is the nickname for the River North Art District in Denver?

The Village

RiNo

Five Points

NoArt

What is Colorado’s average elevation in feet above sea level, making it the highest of all 50 states?

5,280

6,800

7,543

1,000

Which portion of Colorado was a part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

Central

Western

Eastern

Southern

What song was Katherine Bates inspired to write after viewing Pike’s Peak?

America The Beautiful

The Star-Spangled Banner

America

Let Freedom Ring

What is the name of the 2022 Stanley Cup Champion Colorado team?

Rockets

Avalanche

Nuggets

Rockies

Who claimed Colorado in 1706?

Spain

Britain

Canada

France

What are the state bird and state tree of Colorado?

Mockingbird And Pecan

Cardinal And Tulip Tree

Lark Bunting And Colorado Blue Spruce

Cardinal And Buckeye

Where is the US Air Force Academy located?

Denver

Colorado Springs

Aspen

Boulder

What is the tallest mountain in Colorado?

Mt. McKinley

Pikes Peak

Mt. Elbert

Mt. Whitney

Of what stone is the Colorado state capital building made?

Marble

Cement

Gypsum

Limestone

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