North Carolina

How well do you know the Old North State?
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Last updated: January 12, 2014
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How many other states does NC border?
Four
What does "Esse Quam Videri" mean?
To Be Rather Than To Seem
How many counties does NC have?
One Hundred
What is the capital of NC?
Raleigh
The area off Cape Hattaras has lost so many ships, what is its nickname?
Graveyard of the Atlantic
The mountain region is to the west, the coast is to the east - what is the central region of NC referred to as?
The Piedmont
The string of sandy, narrow islands on the coast of NC is called what?
The Outer Banks
The western section of the state is part of what mountain range?
Appalachian
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What is the unofficial state motto, found on NC license plates?
First in Flight
What NFL team plays its home games in Charlotte?
Carolina Panthers
What NHL team plays its home games in Raleigh?
Carolina Hurricanes
What NBA team plays its home games in Charlotte?
Charlotte Hornets
What is the name of the NASCAR speedway in Concord?
Charlotte Motor Speedway
What donut chain originated in and is headquartered in NC?
Krispy Kreme
What soft drink was first produced in 1898 in New Bern?
Pepsi-Cola
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Level 42
Feb 1, 2022
Nice quiz!