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20 Questions about Wisconsin | Geography

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A multiple-choice quiz by sjewell. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
sjewell

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,222

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

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1744

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Question 1 of 20

1. What was the first capital of Wisconsin before relocating to Madison? Hint

Fort Atkinson

Milwaukee

Dodgeville

Belmont

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Question 2 of 20

2. In what port city would you catch a ferry traveling to the Apostle Islands? Hint

Ashland

Bayfield

Port Washington

Sturgeon Bay

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Question 3 of 20

3. In what city did the National Football League, Kansas City Chiefs hold their summer training camp in 2004? Hint

River Falls

Platteville

Eau Claire

Fond du Lac

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Question 4 of 20

4. Olympic Champion skater Bonnie Blair was born outside of the state, but trained regularly in what Wisconsin city? Hint

Wausau

West Allis

Shawano

Madison

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Question 5 of 20

5. What is Wisconsin's oldest city of record? Hint

Racine

Monroe

Green Bay

Beloit

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Question 6 of 20

6. In 1900, land acquisition for Wisconsin's first state park had begun. What did the park become known as? Hint

Devil's Lake State Park

Kettle Moraine State Park

Governor Dodge State Park

Interstate State Park

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Question 7 of 20

7. Along what river in Wisconsin was the first hydroelectric plant erected in the United States of America? Hint

Fox River

St. Croix River

Wisconsin River

Mississippi River

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Question 8 of 20

8. What city is considered to be the "Ginseng Capital of the World?" Hint

Wausau

Marshfield

Ladysmith

Stevens Point

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Question 9 of 20

9. The nation's first kindergarten class was established in 1856. Its first students were local German-speaking youngsters. In what city was this class established? Hint

Milwaukee

Watertown

Appleton

Prairie du Chien

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Question 10 of 20

10. One of the most famous architects in the world hails from Wisconsin. In what city was Frank Lloyd Wright born in 1867? Hint

Dodgeville

Richland Center

Spring Green

Plain

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Question 11 of 20

11. The first Ringling Brothers circus was staged in Wisconsin in the year 1884. In what city did they first set up their tents? Hint

Beloit

Green Bay

Kenosha

Baraboo

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Question 12 of 20

12. George W. Bush and all his republican predecessors can thank the people of Wisconsin for forming the Republican Party in 1854. In what city was the Republican Party formed? Hint

Oshkosh

Ripon

Whitewater

Brookfield

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Question 13 of 20

13. As you may know, Lake Winnebago is the largest lake in Wisconsin. What is the second largest, non-man-made lake in Wisconsin? Hint

Petenwell Lake

Poygan Lake

Chippewa Lake

Fence Lake

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Question 14 of 20

14. What is the most common lake name in Wisconsin? Hint

Bass Lake

Long Lake

Lost Lake

Mud Lake

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Question 15 of 20

15. What city is considered to be the Toilet Paper Capital of the World? Hint

Kohler

Green Bay

Neenah-Menasha

Little Chute

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Question 16 of 20

16. What city is said to be the geographical center of the state? Hint

Prairie du Chien

Wisconsin Rapids

Marshfield

Stevens Point

17. The House on the Rock, situated near Spring Green was designed and built in the 1940's. It is considered an architectural marvel and is perched on a 60 foot chimney of rock. The 14-room house is now a complex of rooms, streets, buildings, and gardens covering over 200 acres. The Infinity Room contains approximately how many windows? Hint

3,250

487

2,502

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Question 18 of 20

18. What county in Wisconsin contains five state parks, and over 250 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan? Hint

Sheboygan County

Door County

Ozaukee County

Manitowoc County

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Question 19 of 20

19. What town is famous for their German Bratwurst, and is considered to be the Bratwurst Capital of the United States? Hint

Wittenberg

Germantown

Sheboygan

Stoughton

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Question 20 of 20

20. In which Wisconsin city do they average over 200 inches of snow per year? Hint

Lac du Flambeau

Winter

Hayward

Hurley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first capital of Wisconsin before relocating to Madison?

Answer: Belmont

Madison became the capital in 1837.

2. In what port city would you catch a ferry traveling to the Apostle Islands?

Answer: Bayfield

You can travel from all of them, but you would have to charter a boat. You can catch ferries every other hour from Bayfield.

3. In what city did the National Football League, Kansas City Chiefs hold their summer training camp in 2004?

Answer: River Falls

The Chiefs have held their training camp in River Falls since 1991.

4. Olympic Champion skater Bonnie Blair was born outside of the state, but trained regularly in what Wisconsin city?

Answer: West Allis

Bonnie earned a gold medal in the 500 meter race in the 1988, 1992, and 1994; and a gold medal in the 1,000 meter race in 1992 and 1994.

5. What is Wisconsin's oldest city of record?

Answer: Green Bay

Green Bay was founded in 1834 and first named by the French explorer, Jean Nicolet.

6. In 1900, land acquisition for Wisconsin's first state park had begun. What did the park become known as?

Answer: Interstate State Park

It is located near St. Croix Falls in the northwest region of the state.

7. Along what river in Wisconsin was the first hydroelectric plant erected in the United States of America?

Answer: Fox River

Water power was first used to produce electricity at a plant completed on the Fox River near Appleton, WI, on September 30, 1882. By 1980, it accounted for about 25% of global electricity and 5% of total world energy use.

8. What city is considered to be the "Ginseng Capital of the World?"

Answer: Wausau

There are over 500 Ginseng farms in Marathon County, in which Wausau in the county seat.

9. The nation's first kindergarten class was established in 1856. Its first students were local German-speaking youngsters. In what city was this class established?

Answer: Watertown

The kindergarten class in Watertown was founded by Margarethe Schurz. Elizabeth Peabody then established one in Boston in 1873. The first kindergarten in the world was founded in Germany in 1837.

10. One of the most famous architects in the world hails from Wisconsin. In what city was Frank Lloyd Wright born in 1867?

Answer: Richland Center

Surprisingly, he did not design the House on the Rock, which is nearby.

11. The first Ringling Brothers circus was staged in Wisconsin in the year 1884. In what city did they first set up their tents?

Answer: Baraboo

Five Brothers, Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles, and John founded the now famous Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. They purchased the Barnum & Bailey circus in 1907.

12. George W. Bush and all his republican predecessors can thank the people of Wisconsin for forming the Republican Party in 1854. In what city was the Republican Party formed?

Answer: Ripon

The Republican Party was formed in 1854 by anti-slavery activists and those who believed that government should grant western lands to settlers free of charge. The first informal meeting of the party took place in Ripon, a small town northwest of Milwaukee.

13. As you may know, Lake Winnebago is the largest lake in Wisconsin. What is the second largest, non-man-made lake in Wisconsin?

Answer: Poygan Lake

Petenwell Lake is the second largest, at 23,000 acres, but it is a man made lake. The third largest is the Chippewa Flowage at 15,000 acres and is a man made lake as well. Poygan Lake, which is not man made is approximately 14,100 acres.

14. What is the most common lake name in Wisconsin?

Answer: Mud Lake

Mud Lake is represented 116 times in Wisconsin. Bass Lake is second 82 times, Long Lake 59 times, and Lost Lake is represented 42 times.

15. What city is considered to be the Toilet Paper Capital of the World?

Answer: Green Bay

More toilet paper is manufactured in Green Bay than in any other city in the world. Sales for toilet paper exceed 14 billion dollars per year.

16. What city is said to be the geographical center of the state?

Answer: Marshfield

Marshfield is six miles due north of the geographical center of Wisconsin. Pittsville is eight miles due south of the geographical center. Therefore, Marshfield is considered to be "The City in the Center", though Pittsville also claims the honour.

Answer: 3,250

The Infinity Room was added in 1985. This room with walls of glass, projects out over the Wyoming Valley. A glass table provides visitors with a great view of the forest floor, 156 feet below.

18. What county in Wisconsin contains five state parks, and over 250 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan?

Answer: Door County

The five state parks are: Potowatami S.P., Whitefish Dunes S.P., Peninsula S.P., Rock Island S.P., and Newport S.P.

19. What town is famous for their German Bratwurst, and is considered to be the Bratwurst Capital of the United States?

Answer: Sheboygan

Long ago, when German immigrants settled in the Sheboygan area, they brought their lust for sausage with them, but since this was a mostly wheat growing area in the early 19th century, they made their sausage from pork rather than veal or other beef products. Thus the birth of the bratwurst.

20. In which Wisconsin city do they average over 200 inches of snow per year?

Answer: Hurley

Hurley is a small town just outside of Ironwood, Michigan. It is surrounded by four alpine ski resorts, several Nordic centers, and one of the best snowmobile trail systems in the Midwest, featuring more than 500 miles of groomed trails in Iron County alone.

Source: Author sjewell

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