8 Phoenix Trivia Questions (Ranked from Easiest to Hardest)

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is the fifth-largest city in the United States and the most populous state capital in the country. The city is known for its year-round sunny weather, outdoor recreational activities, and iconic landmarks such as Camelback Mountain and the Arizona State Capitol.

Phoenix was founded in 1867 by a group of settlers led by Jack Swilling and was incorporated as a city in 1881. The city quickly developed into a major agricultural and transportation hub, with the growth of the cotton, citrus, and cattle industries. Phoenix has also grown rapidly in recent years, becoming a major center for technology, healthcare, and education.

Phoenix is also known for its diverse population, with a large number of immigrants from Mexico, as well as African American and Native American communities. The city's culture reflects its southwestern heritage, with a vibrant arts and music scene, and a thriving food scene that features both traditional and contemporary southwestern cuisine. The city's museums, gardens, and festivals also attract visitors from around the world.

8 Phoenix Trivia Questions Ranked From Easiest to Hardest (Updated for 2024)‍

1. In addition to the cities of Mesa, Scottsdale, and Chandler, what is the most-populous city in Maricopa County, which contains more than 60% of its state's population?
   
   Answer: Phoenix, Arizona
   
   
2. What Arizona newspaper, the state’s largest, is published in Phoenix and has been owned by Gannett since 2000? Its name is the same as a classic book by Plato.
   
   Answer: Arizona Republic
   
   
3. There are 50 state capitals. Let's rank them by population size. What number is Phoenix? In this case, 1 is the most populous U.S. state capital and 50 is the least populous.
   
   Answer: 1
   
   
4. Austin is the second-most-populous state capital in the United States. What city is the most populous state capital? Note, we're looking for the city, not the state.
   
   Answer: Phoenix
   
   
5. What U.S. retailer was founded in 1986 in the Phoenix area and owns private brands "Grreat Choice," "Authority," and "Simply Nourish"? In 2005, they had a very subtle re-brand in which they decided to capitalize the letter S instead of the letter M in the middle of the company's name.
   
   Answer: PetSmart
   
   
6. There was a nickname for the city of Phoenix that references its frequent solar beams that was first introduced in the 1930s as an advertising slogan to boost tourism. What is this nickname?
   
   Answer: Valley of the Sun
   
   
7. In April 2021, Realty Income agreed to acquire what Phoenix based commercial real estate company? It’s “V” name is a combination of the latin word for “truth” and the acronym for Real Estate Investment Trust.
   
   Answer: Vereit
   
   
8. What western U.S. state capital city was built on top of ruins from the Hohokam indigenous people?
   
   Answer: Phoenix
   

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