Can You Answer These Real Jeopardy Clues About Montana?

I've watched enough 'Jeopardy!' over the years to know Montana categories don't show up often, so when I found a few, I had to see how they'd stack up against our hometown knowledge.

Since its debut in the mid-1960s, 'Jeopardy!' has built its reputation on tough clues and even tougher contestants. These three, pulled from the fan-curated J! Archive, all circle back to the Treasure State.

Montana Jeopardy Clue Tests Little Bighorn History

Clue #1, A Historic National Monument: This Montana site was designated a national cemetery in 1879; it became a national monument in 1946.

The answer is Little Bighorn. The site, tied to the Battle of the Little Bighorn, holds a notable place in American history and now stands as a national monument honoring the lives lost in that conflict.

Glacier National Park Clue Counts Its Namesake Ice

Clue #2, Glaciers Galore: There are about 25 of these in the Montana national park named for them.

I always forget how few glaciers are actually left in Glacier National Park until a clue like this brings it up. The answer is glaciers, and their numbers have been shrinking steadily over the years even as the park keeps drawing crowds for that scenery.

Helena Valley Clue Traces Its Prickly Namesake

Clue #3, A Painful Encounter with Nature: Helena's valley is named after this alliterative plant; William Clark was injured by many of its barbs when he explored there.

The answer is prickly pear. The plant's barbs made life rough for William Clark during his time exploring the area, and the name stuck to the valley long after.

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Final Score on the Montana Trivia Round

Three for three puts you solidly ahead of most casual viewers. Even missing one or two here says more about how sharp these particular clues were than about your grip on Montana trivia, so keep an eye out next time 'Jeopardy!' wanders anywhere near the Treasure State