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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