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Quiz about Wisconsin
Quiz about Wisconsin

20 Questions about Wisconsin | Geography


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A multiple-choice quiz by sjewell. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
sjewell
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
193,222
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
9 / 20
Plays
1716
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Question 1 of 20
1. What was the first capital of Wisconsin before relocating to Madison? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. In what port city would you catch a ferry traveling to the Apostle Islands? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. In what city did the National Football League, Kansas City Chiefs hold their summer training camp in 2004? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Olympic Champion skater Bonnie Blair was born outside of the state, but trained regularly in what Wisconsin city? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. What is Wisconsin's oldest city of record? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. In 1900, land acquisition for Wisconsin's first state park had begun. What did the park become known as? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Along what river in Wisconsin was the first hydroelectric plant erected in the United States of America? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. What city is considered to be the "Ginseng Capital of the World?" Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. The nation's first kindergarten class was established in 1856. Its first students were local German-speaking youngsters. In what city was this class established? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. One of the most famous architects in the world hails from Wisconsin. In what city was Frank Lloyd Wright born in 1867? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. The first Ringling Brothers circus was staged in Wisconsin in the year 1884. In what city did they first set up their tents? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. George W. Bush and all his republican predecessors can thank the people of Wisconsin for forming the Republican Party in 1854. In what city was the Republican Party formed? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. As you may know, Lake Winnebago is the largest lake in Wisconsin. What is the second largest, non-man-made lake in Wisconsin? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. What is the most common lake name in Wisconsin? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. What city is considered to be the Toilet Paper Capital of the World? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. What city is said to be the geographical center of the state? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. The House on the Rock, situated near Spring Green was designed and built in the 1940's. It is considered an architectural marvel and is perched on a 60 foot chimney of rock. The 14-room house is now a complex of rooms, streets, buildings, and gardens covering over 200 acres. The Infinity Room contains approximately how many windows? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What county in Wisconsin contains five state parks, and over 250 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What town is famous for their German Bratwurst, and is considered to be the Bratwurst Capital of the United States? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. In which Wisconsin city do they average over 200 inches of snow per year? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the first capital of Wisconsin before relocating to Madison?

Answer: Belmont

Madison became the capital in 1837.
2. In what port city would you catch a ferry traveling to the Apostle Islands?

Answer: Bayfield

You can travel from all of them, but you would have to charter a boat. You can catch ferries every other hour from Bayfield.
3. In what city did the National Football League, Kansas City Chiefs hold their summer training camp in 2004?

Answer: River Falls

The Chiefs have held their training camp in River Falls since 1991.
4. Olympic Champion skater Bonnie Blair was born outside of the state, but trained regularly in what Wisconsin city?

Answer: West Allis

Bonnie earned a gold medal in the 500 meter race in the 1988, 1992, and 1994; and a gold medal in the 1,000 meter race in 1992 and 1994.
5. What is Wisconsin's oldest city of record?

Answer: Green Bay

Green Bay was founded in 1834 and first named by the French explorer, Jean Nicolet.
6. In 1900, land acquisition for Wisconsin's first state park had begun. What did the park become known as?

Answer: Interstate State Park

It is located near St. Croix Falls in the northwest region of the state.
7. Along what river in Wisconsin was the first hydroelectric plant erected in the United States of America?

Answer: Fox River

Water power was first used to produce electricity at a plant completed on the Fox River near Appleton, WI, on September 30, 1882. By 1980, it accounted for about 25% of global electricity and 5% of total world energy use.
8. What city is considered to be the "Ginseng Capital of the World?"

Answer: Wausau

There are over 500 Ginseng farms in Marathon County, in which Wausau in the county seat.
9. The nation's first kindergarten class was established in 1856. Its first students were local German-speaking youngsters. In what city was this class established?

Answer: Watertown

The kindergarten class in Watertown was founded by Margarethe Schurz. Elizabeth Peabody then established one in Boston in 1873. The first kindergarten in the world was founded in Germany in 1837.
10. One of the most famous architects in the world hails from Wisconsin. In what city was Frank Lloyd Wright born in 1867?

Answer: Richland Center

Surprisingly, he did not design the House on the Rock, which is nearby.
11. The first Ringling Brothers circus was staged in Wisconsin in the year 1884. In what city did they first set up their tents?

Answer: Baraboo

Five Brothers, Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles, and John founded the now famous Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. They purchased the Barnum & Bailey circus in 1907.
12. George W. Bush and all his republican predecessors can thank the people of Wisconsin for forming the Republican Party in 1854. In what city was the Republican Party formed?

Answer: Ripon

The Republican Party was formed in 1854 by anti-slavery activists and those who believed that government should grant western lands to settlers free of charge. The first informal meeting of the party took place in Ripon, a small town northwest of Milwaukee.
13. As you may know, Lake Winnebago is the largest lake in Wisconsin. What is the second largest, non-man-made lake in Wisconsin?

Answer: Poygan Lake

Petenwell Lake is the second largest, at 23,000 acres, but it is a man made lake. The third largest is the Chippewa Flowage at 15,000 acres and is a man made lake as well. Poygan Lake, which is not man made is approximately 14,100 acres.
14. What is the most common lake name in Wisconsin?

Answer: Mud Lake

Mud Lake is represented 116 times in Wisconsin. Bass Lake is second 82 times, Long Lake 59 times, and Lost Lake is represented 42 times.
15. What city is considered to be the Toilet Paper Capital of the World?

Answer: Green Bay

More toilet paper is manufactured in Green Bay than in any other city in the world. Sales for toilet paper exceed 14 billion dollars per year.
16. What city is said to be the geographical center of the state?

Answer: Marshfield

Marshfield is six miles due north of the geographical center of Wisconsin. Pittsville is eight miles due south of the geographical center. Therefore, Marshfield is considered to be "The City in the Center", though Pittsville also claims the honour.
17. The House on the Rock, situated near Spring Green was designed and built in the 1940's. It is considered an architectural marvel and is perched on a 60 foot chimney of rock. The 14-room house is now a complex of rooms, streets, buildings, and gardens covering over 200 acres. The Infinity Room contains approximately how many windows?

Answer: 3,250

The Infinity Room was added in 1985. This room with walls of glass, projects out over the Wyoming Valley. A glass table provides visitors with a great view of the forest floor, 156 feet below.
18. What county in Wisconsin contains five state parks, and over 250 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan?

Answer: Door County

The five state parks are: Potowatami S.P., Whitefish Dunes S.P., Peninsula S.P., Rock Island S.P., and Newport S.P.
19. What town is famous for their German Bratwurst, and is considered to be the Bratwurst Capital of the United States?

Answer: Sheboygan

Long ago, when German immigrants settled in the Sheboygan area, they brought their lust for sausage with them, but since this was a mostly wheat growing area in the early 19th century, they made their sausage from pork rather than veal or other beef products. Thus the birth of the bratwurst.
20. In which Wisconsin city do they average over 200 inches of snow per year?

Answer: Hurley

Hurley is a small town just outside of Ironwood, Michigan. It is surrounded by four alpine ski resorts, several Nordic centers, and one of the best snowmobile trail systems in the Midwest, featuring more than 500 miles of groomed trails in Iron County alone.
Source: Author sjewell

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