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Illinois, the Land of Lincoln Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the state of Illinois. Enjoy and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jesse_fan125. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jesse_fan125

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,036

Updated
Apr 09 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1669

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (8/10), 19241955b (5/10), YesImPhoenix (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the third largest city in Illinois? Hint

Aurora

Chicago

Rockford

Springfield

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these places is the geographic center of the state? Hint

Springfield

Shelbyville

Decatur

Chestnut

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which type of landform is NOT found in Illinois? Hint

Plains

Mountains

Plateaus

Hills

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the most commonly grown crop in Illinois? Hint

Soybeans

Corn

Wheat

Cotton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where was the first Mormon temple in Illinois built? Hint

Nauvoo

Quincy

Springfield

Jacksonville

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Question 6 of 10

6. What river forms the western border of Illinois? Hint

Mississippi River

Wabash River

Illinois River

Sangamon River

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the most used boys' name in Illinois in 2004? Hint

Fauntleroy

Aethelstan

Michael

Montague

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which state does NOT border Illinois? Hint

Indiana

Missouri

Tennessee

Wisconsin

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many capitals has Illinois had? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what state was Abraham Lincoln born? Hint

Illinois

Kentucky

Missouri

Iowa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the third largest city in Illinois?

Answer: Rockford

In 2000, 1 Chicago 2,833,321
2 Aurora 170,617
3 Rockford 155,138

2. Which of these places is the geographic center of the state?

Answer: Chestnut

Chestnut is in Logan County, 28 miles northeast of Springfield.

3. Which type of landform is NOT found in Illinois?

Answer: Mountains

Mountains are not found in Illinois? Of course, most of the state is a plain. However, there are hills in southern Illinois.

4. What is the most commonly grown crop in Illinois?

Answer: Corn

Illinois is the state that grows the second most corn in the United States, after Iowa. Info from www.state.illinois.us.

5. Where was the first Mormon temple in Illinois built?

Answer: Nauvoo

The Latter-Day Saints, who were persecuted and sent away from their homes, built this temple in Nauvoo, Illinois. It was built in 1846.

6. What river forms the western border of Illinois?

Answer: Mississippi River

All of these rivers are found in Illinois, but only the Mississippi forms the western border.

7. What is the most used boys' name in Illinois in 2004?

Answer: Michael

As of 2004, Michael was the most popular name for boys in Illinois, while Emily was the most popular girls' name. This information is from www.ssa.gov.

8. Which state does NOT border Illinois?

Answer: Tennessee

Only Tennessee does not border Illinois. Missouri borders Illinois on its southwest, Wisconsin to the north, and Indiana to the east.

9. How many capitals has Illinois had?

Answer: 3

There have been three capitals: Kaskaskia, Vandalia, and currently Springfield.

10. In what state was Abraham Lincoln born?

Answer: Kentucky

Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, but lived in Illinois.

Source: Author jesse_fan125

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