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Michigan, My Home State Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about my home state.

A multiple-choice quiz by dreamargaret. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dreamargaret

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
181,947

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3361

Last 3 plays: Guest 130 (5/10), Guest 209 (6/10), Guest 68 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the site in the Upper Peninsula where there are waterfalls? Hint

Traverse Falls

Potowatomi Falls

Tahquamenon Falls

Chippewa Falls

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 2003-2004 season where did the Detroit Red Wings play? Hint

Silver Dome

Gerald Ford Arena

Palace

Joe Louis Arena

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Question 3 of 10

3. The city of Novi was named after John L. Novidelson, who helped to develop the city.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the 4th largest industry in Michigan? Hint

Cars

Minerals

Tourism

Roads

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many Stanley Cups did the Red Wings win from 1994 to 2004? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which lake doesn't border Michigan? Hint

Lake Ontario

Lake Erie

Lake Superior

Lake Huron

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Question 7 of 10

7. 248 is the area code for what county? Hint

Oakland

Wayne

Macomb

None of the above

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Question 8 of 10

8. The oldest county in Michigan based on date of incorporation is Macomb

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is in East Lansing? Hint

DTE Energy Theater

Breslin Center

Fox Theater

The Palace

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the original name for The University of Michigan? Hint

Detroit University

Cathelepistemian

Wayne College

Ann Arbor State

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the site in the Upper Peninsula where there are waterfalls?

Answer: Tahquamenon Falls

Tahquamenon Falls is a very beautiful part of Michigan which contributes to the tourism business.

2. In the 2003-2004 season where did the Detroit Red Wings play?

Answer: Joe Louis Arena

The Detroit Lions used to play football in the Silver Dome. The Pistons play basketball at the Palace. The Gerald Ford Arena doesn't exist.

3. The city of Novi was named after John L. Novidelson, who helped to develop the city.

Answer: False

Some people think it was named so because it was stagecoach station #6, or No.VI. Get it? However, there is no known definitive reason for the name.

4. What is the 4th largest industry in Michigan?

Answer: Roads

Roads are a major industry, which is why their condition is never improved.

5. How many Stanley Cups did the Red Wings win from 1994 to 2004?

Answer: 3

They won in 1997, 1998, and 2002.

6. Which lake doesn't border Michigan?

Answer: Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario is the ONLY Great Lake that doesn't touch Michigan.

7. 248 is the area code for what county?

Answer: Oakland

Macomb is 586 and Wayne is 313. Oakland County is 248. Some cities in Oakland are Rochester, Troy, and Birmingham.

8. The oldest county in Michigan based on date of incorporation is Macomb

Answer: False

Wayne is the oldest county. Some cities in Wayne are Detroit and Grosse Pointe. Wayne was incorporated in 1815.

9. Which of these is in East Lansing?

Answer: Breslin Center

The Breslin Center is on the campus of Michigan State University, home of the Spartans. The Breslin Center was built in 1989 and seats 15,085 people. The Palace, where the Pistons play is in Auburn Hills. The DTE Energy Theater is in Clarkston. The Fox Theater is in Detroit.

10. What was the original name for The University of Michigan?

Answer: Cathelepistemian

In 1817 the University of Michigan was the first university established by any of the states. It was located in Detroit. The name was changed in 1821. The university moved to Ann Arbor in 1841.

Source: Author dreamargaret

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