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Quiz about Indianas Largest Cities
Quiz about Indianas Largest Cities

Indiana's Largest Cities Trivia Quiz


Questions about the 10 most populous cities in Indiana. (According to the 2000 US census.)

A multiple-choice quiz by davidsietsma. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
davidsietsma
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
247,949
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Indiana's third largest city is located on the Ohio River. Which city is the county seat of Vanderburgh County?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 10
2. In the eastern part of the state there is a city that is home to Ball State University and the home of cartoonist Jim Davis and the setting for 'Garfield'. Name this college town. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which city is the county seat of Monroe County and home to the main campus of Indiana University?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. Known as the Circle City, what is Indiana's capital and largest city?

Answer: (state capital, one word)
Question 5 of 10
5. Located along the St. Joseph River, which city is the county seat of St. Joseph County? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which city is the county seat of Vigo County and located along the Illinois border? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which city is the county seat of Madison County and located just northeast of Indianapolis? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This city is located in Lake County and is part of the Chicagoland area. What city am I referring to? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The second largest city in Indiana is located in Allen County in the northeastern part of the state. Identify "The Summit City". Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This city is the fifth largest in the state and known for its steel mills. Can you name the largest city in Indiana that isn't a county seat? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Indiana's third largest city is located on the Ohio River. Which city is the county seat of Vanderburgh County?

Answer: Evansville

Evansville is home to both the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana. Along with Louisville, KY, Evansville serves as one of the major economic and cultural hubs of the "Kentuckiana" region.
2. In the eastern part of the state there is a city that is home to Ball State University and the home of cartoonist Jim Davis and the setting for 'Garfield'. Name this college town.

Answer: Muncie

Muncie is located in Delaware County. The Ball Corporation was located in Muncie for over 100 years. The Ball brothers' philanthropy and involvement in resurrecting Muncie's university led to Ball State University being named after them.
3. Which city is the county seat of Monroe County and home to the main campus of Indiana University?

Answer: Bloomington

Bloomington is the seventh largest city in Indiana. Most of the buildings at IU's campus are made from Indiana limestone. Bloomington is also the home of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction.
4. Known as the Circle City, what is Indiana's capital and largest city?

Answer: Indianapolis

According to the 2000 Census, Indy is the 12th largest city in the United States. The word Indianapolis is a combination of the words Indiana and -polis (Greek for city).
5. Located along the St. Joseph River, which city is the county seat of St. Joseph County?

Answer: South Bend

South Bend is the fourth largest city in Indiana. It is home to the College Football Hall of Fame. South Bend was also home to the Studebaker automobile company until it disbanded in 1963.
6. Which city is the county seat of Vigo County and located along the Illinois border?

Answer: Terre Haute

Terre Haute is home to Indiana State University. Terre Haute is named after the French phrase "terre haute" which means "high land".
7. Which city is the county seat of Madison County and located just northeast of Indianapolis?

Answer: Anderson

Anderson had a 2000 population of 59,734 people.
8. This city is located in Lake County and is part of the Chicagoland area. What city am I referring to?

Answer: Hammond

With large cities like Hammond and Gary, Lake County is the second most populous county in the state.
9. The second largest city in Indiana is located in Allen County in the northeastern part of the state. Identify "The Summit City".

Answer: Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is named after General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Fort Wayne was the original home of the NBA's Detroit Pistons. The nickname of Summit City comes from the fact that Fort Wayne is located at the highest point on the continental divide between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico watersheds.
10. This city is the fifth largest in the state and known for its steel mills. Can you name the largest city in Indiana that isn't a county seat?

Answer: Gary

Gary is often known as "The Steel City". Musician Michael Jackson and the rest of the Jackson 5 are from Gary.
Source: Author davidsietsma

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