1. Dairy
   Gold
2. Machinery
   Petroleum

Petroleum is one of the largest exports from Texas. Different types of petroleum dominate the top spots while various other parts such as airplane and machinery are also some of the state's top exports.

1. Mexico
   United States
2. France
   No one

Mexico often attacked Texas during the period of its independence. During this time, more and more people in the United States got on board with adding it as a state. Texas was a large area of land with a lot of value to Mexico and the United States.

1. Hockey
   Baseball
2. Football
   Tennis

Texas is home to countless sports teams, including the famous Dallas Cowboys. Did you know that the Cowboys have won the Super Bowl five times? That makes the team second place for the most Super Bowls won.

1. Jennifer Lawrence
   Jennifer Aniston
2. Eva Longoria
   Emma Stone

Eva is from Corpus Christi, Texas, where she grew up with her family. Did you know that she was in many beauty pageants in her youth?

1. Rattlesnake Roundup
   Guiness World Records
2. UFO Festival
   Twins Festival

A rattlesnake roundup is probably something you'll only find in the state of Texas! The event is held in Sweetwater, Texas, and it's even popular enough to attract tourists to spectate.

1. Houston
   Irving
2. Dallas
   San Antonio

There are over two million people in Houston, Texas. San Antonio takes second place, but the difference between the two cities is about one million people.

1. Arlington
   Houston
2. Austin
   San Antonio

The missing city from this list is Dallas-Fort Worth. Another name for this network of cities is "Texaplex." It is one of many different networks of this kind throughout the United States.

1. Dallas
   Fort Worth
2. Austin
   Arlington

Austin, Texas has been the capital of the state since 1839 when the state became known as the Republic of Texas. Austin was specifically built for the purpose of becoming the capital. There were many different capitals before it, however.

1. "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away"
   "These Green Mountains"
2. "Texas Our Texas!"
   "The Old North State"

"Texas Our Texas" is the name of the state song for Texas. The song was adopted in 1929 after it was written by Gladys Yoakum Wright and William John Marsh. Did you know that William was from England?

1. McAllen
   Abilene
2. Luckenbach
   Amarillo

McAllen hasn't been used in a song title, unlike many other cities in the state. You might have heard songs like "My Abilene" or "Amarillo by Morning" all about the historic cities.

1. Macy's
   The Home Depot
2. Walmart
   7-Eleven

The first name that 7-Eleven had was "Tote'm Stores" when it got its start in Texas. About 20 years later, it turned into the brand we know it as today.

1. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
   El Paso International Airport
2. Dyess Air Force Base
   East Texas Regional Airport

The Dyess Air Force Base is used for emergency space shuttle landings. Astronauts can also get some of their required training on the base preparing them for their jobs in the future.

1. Spain
   Mexico
2. France
   All of the above

Texas has been ruled by many other countries. The state has a long history of switching through the hands of many countries, as well as becoming its own republic at one time.

1. Hippopotamus
   Zebras
2. Polar bears
   Camels

Camels once inhabited Texas in the mid-1800s. Despite being present in Texas, they did not last in the state. By the early 1920s, the camels became a scarce sight and were eventually never seen again.

1. The founder of Texas
   The first President of the United States
2. The first person on the moon
   The first farmer in Texas

Stephen Fuller Austin is called the founder of Texas or the "Father of Texas." The city of Austin gets its name from him. Did you know that Stephen Fuller Austin's father was responsible for the migration of 300 families to the Texas area?

1. Dr. Pepper
   Pepsi
2. Mountain Dew
   7 Up

Dr. Pepper got its start in Waco, Texas in 1885. The invention came form the mind of a pharmacist. We have Texas to thank for the tasty soft drink!

1. George Washington
   Richard Nixon
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower
   Martin Van Buren

Dwight D. Eisenhower is one of the only two presidents born in Texas. The other president is Lyndon Johnson! In contrast, many presidents have unfortunately passed in the state.

1. Hula
   Polka
2. Waltz
   Square Dance

The square dance is not only the official state dance of Texas but also many others! The dance originated in Europe and it was introduced to the United States when settlers came.

1. Space Center
   Global Life Park
2. Big Bend National Park
   The King Ranch

Who would have thought that a ranch could be larger than an entire state?! Rhode Island is smaller by about 24 thousand acres. King Ranch reaches over 800 thousand acres of land in contrast.

1. Waco
   San Antonio
2. Austin
   Dallas

The Texas State Fair is held in Dallas annually and is quite a large attraction in the state. The fair continues for quite a long time, almost a month long of fun!

1. The Last Frontier
   The Natural State
2. The First State
   The Lone Star State

You may know Texas as the Lone Star State. This nickname comes from the first flag after becoming independent from Mexico. Do you know what was on it? You guessed it – a Lone Star.

1. Agriculture
   Mining
2. Food and service
   Technology

The technology sector in Texas is one of the largest growing industries in the state. Many tech companies call Texas home including Dell, Apple and Amazon.

1. True
2. False

This is true. There are a total of three power grids in the United States. Texas is the proud owner of one of them, which they have all to themselves.

1. Six
   One
2. Two
   Ten

Six flags fly above the state due to the many countries who have ruled the land at times. The six flags represent France, Mexico, Spain, the United States, the Confederate States of America and the Republic of Texas.

1. 1920
   1984
2. 1789
   1845

1845 was a landmark year for the state as it became officially part of the United States. While Texas largely prided itself on its independence, many applauded the move to join the United States.

1. No one
   United States
2. Texas
   Mexico

Mexico was the victor of the Alamo, but both sides put up a good fight. Texas was outnumbered by Mexico who had just under 2,000 troops while Texas fought with just over 200 troops.

1. Longhorn
   Armadillo
2. All of the above
   None of the above

Texas has two state animals, one small and one large. The longhorn serves as the large animal while the armadillo serves as the small one. Both are quite a common sight in Texas.

1. Sam Houston
   Jack Johnson
2. Alvin Ailey
   George Jones

Sam Houston was the man that inspired the city of Houston's name, and he was also the president of the Republic of Texas not once, but twice! Did you know that he also had a great relationship with the Cherokee peoples? He lived with them at one time in his life.

1. Pecos River
   Sabine River
2. Rio Grande
   Red River of the South

The Rio Grande is the largest river in Texas, but in contrast, the shortest river in the state is the Comal River. The river is over 3,000 kilometers long and runs through any more states other than Texas as well!

1. True
2. False

Texas is known for being a hot place, but believe it or not, snow is very common in certain areas. In northern parts of the state and in the mountains, you'll often catch snow for some months of the year.

1. By a vote
   Through their own acceptance
2. Ordered by the Queen
   By territorial annexation

Texas was a territory of many different countries before becoming its own independent republic. After this, it took Texas about 10 years to officially become a state.

1. A police force
   A herd of horses
2. A band
   A bar

The Texas Rangers were a police force first instated by Stephen Fuller Austin. The Rangers are still around today and they deal with quite a lot of tasks for their job.

1. Text
   Tack
2. Tax
   Tejas

The word "Tejas" is from the Native American language Caddo and the reason Texas got its name. It's a very endearing word as it means "friends." Unfortunately, the amount of people who can speak the language is getting smaller and smaller.

1. One
   Three
2. Five
   Seven

Did you know that Texas has its own military? The three branches are: Army National Guard, National Guard and State Guard. The military even has its own magazine called "The Dispatch."

1. Houston
   Corpus Christi
2. El Paso
   Plano

The Astrodome is a historic venue for concerts and sporting events in Houston. You may know it as the home of the baseball team, the Houston Astros. Did you know that some people considered it to be another Wonder of the World?