U.S. State Mottos quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Which U.S. state selected the word Industry as its official state motto?

   Answer: Utah

   Why: The motto refers to hard work and perseverance, symbolised by the beehive featured prominently on Utah's official state seal.

2. 2 Medium

   What state motto translates from Latin as 'To be, rather than to seem'?

   Answer: North Carolina

   Why: Adopted in 1893, the motto made this state one of the last original thirteen to choose one.

3. 3 Easy

   Which state's official motto is the Spanish 'Oro y plata'?

   Answer: Montana

   Why: Montana's 1865 seal resolution first read 'Oro el Plata' before the words were changed to 'Oro y Plata'.

4. 4 Medium

   Which state adopted Webster's 'Liberty and Union' motto?

   Answer: North Dakota

   Why: Territorial leaders originally selected the line before the land split into two separate states.

5. 5 Easy

   Freedom and Unity serves as the official state motto of which U.S. state?

   Answer: Vermont

   Why: Vermont has also had a Latin motto since 2015: Stella quarta decima fulgeat, meaning May the fourteenth star shine bright.

6. 6 Easy

   Which southern state's seal features "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation"?

   Answer: Georgia

   Why: Each of the three pillars on Georgia's seal represents one of the three branches of government supporting the state constitution.