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Quiz about Indiana Wants Me
Quiz about Indiana Wants Me

Indiana Wants Me Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge on the state of Indiana. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Ikabud
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
66,439
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2733
Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (3/10), Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 104 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The name Indiana was first used in the 1760's and applied to a private tract of land in another state. Which state was it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The state nickname, the Hoosier State, is derived from the Scottish pronunciation of the word 'house'. True or false?


Question 3 of 10
3. All of these are famous Hoosiers, except? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What world famous sporting event takes place annually in Indiana? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name given to the culture of mound-builder peoples that inhabited Indiana about 2,500 years ago? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. All of these are Native American tribes that inhabited Indiana, except? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which was the first permanent European settlement in Indiana? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. These are all Indiana inventions, except? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. General Anthony Wayne, defeated the Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, and then founded what is now the city of Fort Wayne. Which president served under him at the famous battle? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. All of these have been capitals of Indiana, except? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The name Indiana was first used in the 1760's and applied to a private tract of land in another state. Which state was it?

Answer: Pennsylvania

The name literally means 'land of the Indians', and it refers to the large variety of Native American peoples living in the region.
2. The state nickname, the Hoosier State, is derived from the Scottish pronunciation of the word 'house'. True or false?

Answer: False

There are conflicting theories about the origin of the nickname. one theory says that the word comes from the northern English district of Cumberland, where the word 'hoozer' refers to a large geographical feature such as a hill. The other theory refers to Sam Hoosier's many employees, who became known as 'Hoosiers', which is now the term used to describe people from the state.
3. All of these are famous Hoosiers, except?

Answer: Orville Wright

Orville Wright was born in Dayton, Ohio, his brother Wilbur was born in Millville, Indiana. Larry Bird was born in West Baden, Indiana and Dan Quayle was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
4. What world famous sporting event takes place annually in Indiana?

Answer: The Indy 500

The prestigious race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, usually on Memorial Day weekend, in May.
5. What is the name given to the culture of mound-builder peoples that inhabited Indiana about 2,500 years ago?

Answer: The Adena

The term derives from the name of the home of an early Ohio Governor.
6. All of these are Native American tribes that inhabited Indiana, except?

Answer: Cherokee

The Cherokee were inhabitants of Georgia.
7. Which was the first permanent European settlement in Indiana?

Answer: Vincennes

Built by the French around 1732, the Fort became an important post for the fur trade.
8. These are all Indiana inventions, except?

Answer: John Colgan's 'sweetened chewing gum'

John Colgan's 'invention' was developed in Kentucky.
9. General Anthony Wayne, defeated the Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, and then founded what is now the city of Fort Wayne. Which president served under him at the famous battle?

Answer: William Henry Harrison

William Henry Harrison was appointed the first governor of the Indiana Territory.
10. All of these have been capitals of Indiana, except?

Answer: Gary

Vincennes was the first capital, then it was Corydon and in January, 1825, the newly built 'city of Indiana', Indianapolis, became the capital because of its central location.
Source: Author Ikabud

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