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In what year did Illinois become a US State?
1819
1818
1830
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Illinois is the most populous state in what region?
The Midwest
Tornado Alley
The Great Lakes
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What is the state bird of Illinois?
The Northern Cardinal
The Blue Jay
The Oriole
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Which U.S. President was the only one born and raised in Illinois?
Calvin Coolidge
Teddy Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
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What phrase has been displayed on Illinois's automobile license plates since 1954?
Land of Opportunity
Land of Lincoln
Land of Freedom
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During what year did Illinois host the "Century of Progress World's Fair" in Chicago?
1934
1930
1933
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True or false: Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th amendment to abolish slavery.
True
False
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How many state capitals did Illinois have prior to Springfield?
Two
Three
Zero
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How many buildings survived the Great Chicago Fire?
None
Four
Two
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What originated in Evanston, IL?
The chocolate chip cookie
The milk shake
The ice cream sundae
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Illinois generates more of this than any other state....
Garbage
Nuclear power
Corn
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True or false: The term jazz was first coined in Chicago.
True
False
Based on the results of this quiz, you have an average knowledge on the state of Illinois! You're not quite an expert on this midwest state, but you do know more than most. Go ahead and read up on Illinois, you'll be a true ace in no time at all!
C+, Illinois Average
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are Illinois awesome! When it comes to the state of Illinois, you know as much, if not more, than the average citizen. From state history to state landmarks, you could easily pass as a native of this great midwestern state!
B+, Illinois Awesome
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true ace on anything Illinois related! Do you secretly hail from this state? If not you sure could have fooled us! Your knowledge on Illinois is anything but average, in fact, it's exceptional. From state landmarks to state history, few people know Illinois as well as you!
A+, Illinois Ace
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If you fancy yourself a true expert on the United States, then you'll have no problem passing this Illinois trivia quiz! Do you think you know Illinois better than most? Take these 12 trivia quiz questions and find out!
1
In what year did Illinois become a US State?
1819
1818
1830
2
Illinois is the most populous state in what region?
The Midwest
Tornado Alley
The Great Lakes
3
What is the state bird of Illinois?
The Northern Cardinal
The Blue Jay
The Oriole
4
Which U.S. President was the only one born and raised in Illinois?
Calvin Coolidge
Teddy Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
5
What phrase has been displayed on Illinois's automobile license plates since 1954?
Land of Opportunity
Land of Lincoln
Land of Freedom
6
During what year did Illinois host the "Century of Progress World's Fair" in Chicago?
1934
1930
1933
7
True or false: Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th amendment to abolish slavery.
True
False
8
How many state capitals did Illinois have prior to Springfield?
Two
Three
Zero
9
How many buildings survived the Great Chicago Fire?
None
Four
Two
10
What originated in Evanston, IL?
The chocolate chip cookie
The milk shake
The ice cream sundae
11
Illinois generates more of this than any other state....
Garbage
Nuclear power
Corn
12
True or false: The term jazz was first coined in Chicago.
True
False
