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Indiana Trivia Quiz

Here are some trivia questions about the history, geography and people of Indiana.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mishria. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Mishria

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,984

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2121

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (6/10), Guest 142 (8/10), Guest 172 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The southern bend of this river gives the city of South Bend its name. Hint

The Wabash River

St. Joseph River

The White River

The Calumet River

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where is the original home of the Detroit Pistons? Hint

Gary

Indianapolis

Ft. Wayne

South Bend

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Question 3 of 10

3. Although it wasn't filmed there, this Indiana town was the setting for a major part of the movie "Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind". Hint

Kokomo

Evansville

Anderson

Muncie

4. This state hero was a leader during the American Revolution. His success in the Midwest and his defeat of Governor Harry Hamilton assured the US possession of what is now Indiana. Name him. Hint

Michael Evanston

John Purdue

George Rogers Clark

Anthony Wayne

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Question 5 of 10

5. People from Indiana are called what? Hint

Indianites

Indianians

Hoosiers

Indies

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Question 6 of 10

6. This famous cartoon character was "born" in Fairmont, Indiana. Name him. Hint

Popeye the sailor man

Opus

Blondie

Garfield the Cat

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which symbol is at the center of the Indiana flag? Hint

A plow

The outline of a map of the state

A torch

An ear of corn

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Indianapolis 500 takes place in what town/suburb of Indianapolis? Hint

Martinsville

Avon

Greenwood

Speedway

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the state song of Indiana? Hint

On the Banks of the Wabash

Indiana, My Indiana

Back Home Again in Indiana

My Indiana Home

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first European to establishe a trading post in the area that became Indiana? Hint

George Rodgers Clarke

Marquette

Robert de LaSalle

Daniel Boone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The southern bend of this river gives the city of South Bend its name.

Answer: St. Joseph River

The St. Joe is the 6th largest north-flowing river in the world. It was an important route for the fur trappers who traded with the natives in the area.

2. Where is the original home of the Detroit Pistons?

Answer: Ft. Wayne

The Komets play hockey and the Wizards play minor league baseball in the city. Ft Wayne is named after Gen. Anthony Wayne who (acording to comics books) is an ancestor of Bruce "Batman" Wayne. :)

3. Although it wasn't filmed there, this Indiana town was the setting for a major part of the movie "Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind".

Answer: Muncie

Muncie has the title of "America's Hometown" because of a study done in 1929 declared Muncie to be a "typical American city".

4. This state hero was a leader during the American Revolution. His success in the Midwest and his defeat of Governor Harry Hamilton assured the US possession of what is now Indiana. Name him.

Answer: George Rogers Clark

The George Rogers Clark national memorial is located in Vincennes, Indiana.

5. People from Indiana are called what?

Answer: Hoosiers

No one knows for sure where the term Hoosier came from. The most popular theory is that people in Southern Indiana would begin town meetings by asking "Who's here?"

6. This famous cartoon character was "born" in Fairmont, Indiana. Name him.

Answer: Garfield the Cat

Jim Davis now lives in Muncie, Indiana.

7. Which symbol is at the center of the Indiana flag?

Answer: A torch

The torch is a symbol of liberty. The 18 stars around the torch represent the 18 states that were part of the union before Indiana. The big star on the torch represents Indiana. The flag was used as the Gotham city flag in the movie "Batman" (1989).

8. The Indianapolis 500 takes place in what town/suburb of Indianapolis?

Answer: Speedway

The town of Speedway was founded in 1926. It hosts the Indianapolis 500 at The Brickyard, aka Indianapolis Speedway, hence its name. It is part of the city/metropolitan are of Indianapolis. www.townofspeedway.org

The address of The Brickyard is both:
4790 W 16th St
Speedway IN 46222
� � �and/or
4790 W 16th St
Indianapolis IN 46222

9. What is the state song of Indiana?

Answer: On the Banks of the Wabash

The Wabash river runs almost all the way across the state and forms the southwestern "point" of the state where it flows into the Ohio River.

10. Who was the first European to establishe a trading post in the area that became Indiana?

Answer: Robert de LaSalle

He traveled through Northern Indiana exploring the land for France. He eventually died in Texas, killed by his own men along the gulf coast.

Source: Author Mishria

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