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How much do you know about Illinois? | Quiz

A quiz on Illinois.

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

Author
ashalia

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
61,644

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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3341

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these states does not border Illinois? Hint

Wisconsin

Kentucky

Iowa

Minnesota

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2000, Illinois was the _____ largest state by population. Hint

7th

5th

15th

13th

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Question 3 of 10

3. Illinois is the _____ largest state by land area. Hint

27th

33rd

25th

20th

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Illinois' official state mineral? Hint

Fluorite

Talc

Quartz

Malachite

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year was Illinois granted statehood? Hint

1812

1813

1818

1817

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is Illinois' state motto? Hint

Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable

State Sovereignty, National Union

Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain

Freedom and Unity

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Illinois' state bird? Hint

Robin

Mockingbird

Bluebird

Cardinal

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Illinois' state flower? Hint

Apple Blossom

Peony

Lady's Slipper

Native Violet

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Question 9 of 10

9. True or False? Nuclear power plants supply about 55 percent of the electric power generated in Illinois.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Illinois attracted nationwide attention in 1858 because of the debates between Abraham Lincoln and what other man? Hint

Altgeld

Rockford

Quincy

Douglas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these states does not border Illinois?

Answer: Minnesota

All of these states border Illinois: Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin.

2. In 2000, Illinois was the _____ largest state by population.

Answer: 5th

In 2000, Illinois' population was 12,419,293. Illinois follows behind California, New York, Texas, and Florida.

3. Illinois is the _____ largest state by land area.

Answer: 25th

Illinois land area is 57,918 sq. miles.

4. What is Illinois' official state mineral?

Answer: Fluorite

This was established in 1965. Illinois is the largest producer of Fluorite in the U.S.

5. In what year was Illinois granted statehood?

Answer: 1818

December 3, 1818 was the official date on which Illinois was granted statehood. It was the 21st to enter the Union.

6. Which of the following is Illinois' state motto?

Answer: State Sovereignty, National Union

'Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable' is North Dakota's motto, 'Freedom and Unity' is Vermont's state motto, and 'Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain' is Iowa's motto.

7. What is Illinois' state bird?

Answer: Cardinal

Illinois shares its state bird with six states: Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.

8. What is Illinois' state flower?

Answer: Native Violet

9. True or False? Nuclear power plants supply about 55 percent of the electric power generated in Illinois.

Answer: True

Illinois generates more nuclear power than any other state. Coal-burning plants supply most of the rest of the state's power.

10. Illinois attracted nationwide attention in 1858 because of the debates between Abraham Lincoln and what other man?

Answer: Douglas

They were running for U.S. Senate. Lincoln lost this race, but went on the become the 16th President of the United States.

Source: Author ashalia

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