Illinois Trivia Quiz

1. 1) What is the capital city of Illinois?

   • Chicago
   • Springfield
   • Rockford
   • Peoria

2. 2) Which skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois was once the tallest building in the world?

   • Sears Tower
   • Willis Tower
   • John Hancock Center
   • Aon Center

3. 3) What is the state bird of Illinois?

   • Northern Cardinal
   • Mourning Dove
   • American Goldfinch
   • Northern Cardinal

4. 4) Which river forms the border between Illinois and Missouri?

   • Colorado River
   • Mississippi River
   • Missouri River
   • Ohio River

5. 5) Which university is located in Champaign, Illinois and is known for its engineering programs?

   • University of Illinois at Chicago
   • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
   • Illinois State University
   • DePaul University

6. 6) What is the nickname of Illinois?

   • The Garden State
   • The Prairie State
   • The Hoosier State
   • The Land of Lincoln

7. 7) Which natural wonder in Illinois is known for its unique rock formations and canyons?

   • Starved Rock State Park
   • Shawnee National Forest
   • Starved Rock
   • Matthiessen State Park

8. 8) Which professional basketball team is based in Chicago, Illinois?

   • Chicago Bulls
   • Chicago Bears
   • Chicago Cubs
   • Chicago White Sox

9. 9) What is the highest point in Illinois?

   • Charles Mound
   • Timms Hill
   • Charles Mound
   • Galena High Point

10. 10) Which famous U.S. President lived in Springfield, Illinois before becoming the 16th President of the United States?

    • Andrew Johnson
    • Abraham Lincoln
    • James A. Garfield
    • Ulysses S. Grant

You’re an Illinois expert! Keep shining like the Northern Cardinal!