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Maryland Trivia

Prove you can juggle Fort McHenry, blue crabs, and Annapolis with as much flair as Old Bay on a crab cake in this Maryland trivia showdown!

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which city served as the U.S. capital in 1783–1784 and is Maryland’s capital today?

Annapolis

Which Baltimore stronghold’s 1814 defense inspired the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner”?

Fort McHenry

What nickname do the University of Maryland’s sports teams go by?

Terps

Designated in 1989 for its Chesapeake Bay significance, which species is Maryland’s official state crustacean?

Blue crab

What multi-layered cake is Maryland’s official state dessert, named for a Chesapeake Bay island?

Smith Island Cake