Question 1/12
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What year did Illinois officially become a state?
1818
1901
1777
Question 2/12
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Since Illinois became a state, it has had _________capital cities.
2
3
4
Question 3/12
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The present capital of Illinois is ______________.
Chicago
Springfield
Bloomington
Question 4/12
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In the 1830s, on the banks of the Chicago River, Chicago was founded on which of the great lakes?
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
Question 5/12
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John Deere's invention of the self-scouring steel plow turned Illinois into farmland attracting immigrant farmers from what two countries?
Germany and Sweden.
England and Germany.
France and Belgium.
Question 6/12
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Illinois first governor was ________________.
Abraham Lincoln
Shadrach Bond
Samuel Colt
Question 7/12
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In 1942 the University of Chicago conducted the first sustained nuclear what?
Chain reaction
Bomb
Energy crisis
Question 8/12
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Which U.S. President was the only one born and raised in Illinois?
Ronald Reagan
Abraham Lincoln
Teddy Roosevelt
Question 9/12
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What phrase has been displayed on Illinois's automobile license plates since 1954?
Land of the free
Land of Lincoln
Land of many lakes
Question 10/12
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In 1680, other French explorers built a fort at the site of present day what?
Chicago
Joliet
Peoria
Question 11/12
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In 1832, the Black Hawk War was fought in Illinois between the United States and what Indian Tribes?
Iroquois, Cherokee, and Navajo
The Sauk, Fox and Kickapoo tribes.
The Shawnee and Lenape tribes.
Question 12/12
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How much of Chicago burned in downtown Chicago during the Great Chicago Fire?
4 square miles
10 square miles
1 mile
When it comes to the state of Illinois, your knowledge is average but not quite expert level just yet! You know a bit about this state, but much of the history left you scratching your head in confusion. Worry not, if you're not from a state, you probably don't know as much about the history as someone who is!
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You're Illinois awesome! It's obvious that you know the state of Illinois far better than the average citizen. While you're not quite an expert, you know the history and the culture as well as most locals who call this state home.
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You've got some serious Illinois expertise! It's obvious that the state of Illinois holds a special place in your heart. Not only do you know the history well, but you know the little intricacies of this state that only a true history buff really can!
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Illinois might seem unassuming, but this state has a history that's as rich as a tech billionaire! Do you think you know your Illinois history like a pro? Take these 12 trivia quiz questions and find out!
1
What year did Illinois officially become a state?
1818
1901
1777
2
Since Illinois became a state, it has had _________capital cities.
2
3
4
3
The present capital of Illinois is ______________.
Chicago
Springfield
Bloomington
4
In the 1830s, on the banks of the Chicago River, Chicago was founded on which of the great lakes?
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
5
John Deere's invention of the self-scouring steel plow turned Illinois into farmland attracting immigrant farmers from what two countries?
Germany and Sweden.
England and Germany.
France and Belgium.
6
Illinois first governor was ________________.
Abraham Lincoln
Shadrach Bond
Samuel Colt
7
In 1942 the University of Chicago conducted the first sustained nuclear what?
Chain reaction
Bomb
Energy crisis
8
Which U.S. President was the only one born and raised in Illinois?
Ronald Reagan
Abraham Lincoln
Teddy Roosevelt
9
What phrase has been displayed on Illinois's automobile license plates since 1954?
Land of the free
Land of Lincoln
Land of many lakes
10
In 1680, other French explorers built a fort at the site of present day what?
Chicago
Joliet
Peoria
11
In 1832, the Black Hawk War was fought in Illinois between the United States and what Indian Tribes?
Iroquois, Cherokee, and Navajo
The Sauk, Fox and Kickapoo tribes.
The Shawnee and Lenape tribes.
12
How much of Chicago burned in downtown Chicago during the Great Chicago Fire?
4 square miles
10 square miles
1 mile
