Do You Know Your Wisconsin History?

Every state has a history and a story that is all its own! Do you know your Wisconsin history better than the average American? It's time to find out! Take these 12 quiz questions and put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

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When did Wisconsin become a territory?
1836
1850
1988

Question 2/12

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What is the Wisconsin state motto?
"Forward"
"Ingenuity"
"Live large"

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How many lakes are in Wisconsin?
1,500
2,000
3,000

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When did the first people get to Wisconsin?
1,000 years ago
14,000 years ago
250 years ago

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What were the first people in Wisconsin called?
Copper people
Gold diggers
Green Livers

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What were the first four towns in Wisconsin?
Green Bay, Portage, Prairie Du Chien, and La Ointe
Milwaukee, Green Bay, La Ointe, Portage
Green Bay, Madison, Portage, Prairie Du Chien

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Who is the unofficial father of Wisconsin?
James Madison
Charles Delanglade
Charles Barkely

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What was Nicolas Perrot in charge of?
The Wisconsin Fur Trade
The Wisconsin Logging Trade
Cheese

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What is the largest lake in Wisconsin?
Castle rock
Lake Wisconsin
Lake Winnebago

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What were the original colors of the Green Bay Packers?
Blue and gold
Green and gold
Red and gold

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What city is the oldest in Wisconsin?
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Madison

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The nation's first what opened in Wisconsin in 1856?
Kindergarten
Public library
Public housing
Unfortunately, this quiz revealed that you don't know the state of Wisconsin very well just yet! Though you might know a few things about the state of Wisconsin, you certainly aren't well versed on the history of this state. Better luck next time!

C+, Wisconsin Novice

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are totally Wisconsin wise! It's obvious that you know the state of Wisconsin like few people can. From the earliest history some 14,000 years ago to the modern day, you know Wisconsin well!

B+, Wisconsin Wise

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a total Wisconsin whiz! It's obvious that you either live in Wisconsin or spent a great deal of your life in this lake filled state. You know the history of Wisconsin far better than the average American! Try being more impressive, we dare you!

A+, Wisconsin Whiz

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Right!
1
When did Wisconsin become a territory?
1836
1850
1988
2
What is the Wisconsin state motto?
"Forward"
"Ingenuity"
"Live large"
3
How many lakes are in Wisconsin?
1,500
2,000
3,000
4
When did the first people get to Wisconsin?
1,000 years ago
14,000 years ago
250 years ago
5
What were the first people in Wisconsin called?
Copper people
Gold diggers
Green Livers
6
What were the first four towns in Wisconsin?
Green Bay, Portage, Prairie Du Chien, and La Ointe
Milwaukee, Green Bay, La Ointe, Portage
Green Bay, Madison, Portage, Prairie Du Chien
7
Who is the unofficial father of Wisconsin?
James Madison
Charles Delanglade
Charles Barkely
8
What was Nicolas Perrot in charge of?
The Wisconsin Fur Trade
The Wisconsin Logging Trade
Cheese
9
What is the largest lake in Wisconsin?
Castle rock
Lake Wisconsin
Lake Winnebago
10
What were the original colors of the Green Bay Packers?
Blue and gold
Green and gold
Red and gold
11
What city is the oldest in Wisconsin?
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Madison
12
The nation's first what opened in Wisconsin in 1856?
Kindergarten
Public library
Public housing