Do You Know Your Iowa History?

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Iowa is a US state located in United States in a region often called the what?
American Heartland
Bible Belt
Capital Beltway

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What state borders Iowa to the south?
Missouri
Idaho
Nebraska

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What state borders Iowa on the north?
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan

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In what year did Iowa become the 29th state in the Union?
1843
1846
1856

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Before the Louisiana Purchase, Iowa was a part of what?
French Louisiana
French Missouri
French Minnesota

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What is the capital of Iowa?
Sioux City
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids

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After English, what is the second-most-common language spoken in Iowa?
German
Spanish
French

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The famous" Field of Dreams" baseball diamond can be found in what Iowa city?
Dyersville
Cedar Rapids
Ames

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By the time Europeans began to arrive in Iowa, the American Indians were mostly what?
Farmers
Fur traders
Foragers

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Over 3,000 years ago, American Indians in Iowa began using what?
Domesticated horses
Domesticated plants
Steady structures

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The Iowa State Capitol which was finished in 1886, is the only state capitol to feature how many domes?
Six
Five
Four

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Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet were first known European explorers to do what?
Settle Iowa
Document Iowa
Colonize Iowa
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a bit of an Iowa novice! When it comes to the history of this state, you could stand to brush up on the moments and events that helped shaped the state into what it is today. Worry not friend, knowing the history of a state you don't live in is far from simple!

C+, Iowa Novice

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are Iowa average! It's obvious that you know Iowa pretty well, especially when it comes to history. It's not easy to know the history of a place you don't live, but you sure made it look like a breeze. Go you!

B+, Iowa Average

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Based on the results of this quiz, you area true Iowa expert! It's obvious that you know Iowa history the way only a true Iowan can. Not only do we feel confident deeming you a history buff, but we're confident deeming you the master of all things Iowa history. Go you!

A+, Iowa Expert

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You might think you know the basics when it comes to Iowa, but do you really know the history of this state? Take these quiz questions and find out how well you really know your Iowa history!
1
Iowa is a US state located in United States in a region often called the what?
American Heartland
Bible Belt
Capital Beltway
2
What state borders Iowa to the south?
Missouri
Idaho
Nebraska
3
What state borders Iowa on the north?
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
4
In what year did Iowa become the 29th state in the Union?
1843
1846
1856
5
Before the Louisiana Purchase, Iowa was a part of what?
French Louisiana
French Missouri
French Minnesota
6
What is the capital of Iowa?
Sioux City
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
7
After English, what is the second-most-common language spoken in Iowa?
German
Spanish
French
8
The famous" Field of Dreams" baseball diamond can be found in what Iowa city?
Dyersville
Cedar Rapids
Ames
9
By the time Europeans began to arrive in Iowa, the American Indians were mostly what?
Farmers
Fur traders
Foragers
10
Over 3,000 years ago, American Indians in Iowa began using what?
Domesticated horses
Domesticated plants
Steady structures
11
The Iowa State Capitol which was finished in 1886, is the only state capitol to feature how many domes?
Six
Five
Four
12
Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet were first known European explorers to do what?
Settle Iowa
Document Iowa
Colonize Iowa