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Michigan Cities Trivia Quiz

The Great Lakes State is filled with some great cities, as well. How much do you know about my favorite state?

A multiple-choice quiz by pough. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
pough

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,141

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
866

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (10/10), Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 104 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lansing is the capital of Michigan, but it hasn't always been. What was the original capital? Hint

Detroit

Jackson

Kalamazoo

Grand Rapids

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Question 2 of 10

2. Michigan State University is in this city: Hint

Lansing

East Lansing

Milan

Ann Arbor

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Question 3 of 10

3. This city is named after the wife of one of first settlers and the plethora of trees that surrounded the area. Hint

Pinckney

Tecumseh

Ann Arbor

St. Mary

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Question 4 of 10

4. This northern lower Michigan city is named after the state stone. Hint

Marble

Granite City

Petoskey

Diamond Back

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Question 5 of 10

5. Home of an impressive set of locks, this upper peninsula city is: Hint

Ishpeming

Wyandotte

Houghton

Sault Ste. Marie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Many of Michigan's cities are named after French settlers. This upper peninsula city is named after a prominent French priest. Hint

Marquette

Hancock

Detroit

Ironwood

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jeff Daniels, star of "Terms of Endearment" and "Dumb and Dumber," lives in this city, home of Jiffy Mix bakery products. Hint

Lansing

Chelsea

Jackson

Manistee

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Oakland County city shares the same name with cities in New York and Minnesota. Hint

Rochester

Brookfield

Narnia

Bronx

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Question 9 of 10

9. Known as "Hockeytown" and the "Motor City," which also gave us "Motown," this southeast Michigan city was once considered "The Paris of North America." Hint

Ypsilanti

Detroit

Brighton

Grosse Pointe

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Question 10 of 10

10. Home of Kellogg's Cereal company! Hint

Battle Creek

Madison

Tigertown

Marshall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lansing is the capital of Michigan, but it hasn't always been. What was the original capital?

Answer: Detroit

This original capital is one of only two places in the United States that is geographically north of Canada.

2. Michigan State University is in this city:

Answer: East Lansing

MSU is the main attraction and source of revenue in this city.

3. This city is named after the wife of one of first settlers and the plethora of trees that surrounded the area.

Answer: Ann Arbor

Originally, the name of the city was Ann's Arbor.

4. This northern lower Michigan city is named after the state stone.

Answer: Petoskey

The state stone is actually fossilized coral. The band comes up through Lake Michigan, and then dips back down, coming up again in Canada.

5. Home of an impressive set of locks, this upper peninsula city is:

Answer: Sault Ste. Marie

The locks join Lake Huron and Lake Superior, via the St. Mary's river.

6. Many of Michigan's cities are named after French settlers. This upper peninsula city is named after a prominent French priest.

Answer: Marquette

The Jimmy Stewart movie, "Anatomy of a Murder," was set and filmed in this city on Lake Superior.

7. Jeff Daniels, star of "Terms of Endearment" and "Dumb and Dumber," lives in this city, home of Jiffy Mix bakery products.

Answer: Chelsea

Chelsea is a classic American city, filled with Victorian homes, a thriving downtown, and easy access to I-94.

8. This Oakland County city shares the same name with cities in New York and Minnesota.

Answer: Rochester

Home of Oakland University and a chapter of Leader Dogs for the Blind, this is a wonderful city to live in.

9. Known as "Hockeytown" and the "Motor City," which also gave us "Motown," this southeast Michigan city was once considered "The Paris of North America."

Answer: Detroit

Detroit is known for its eclectic architecture. Unfortunately, most of its great structures are in disuse, disrepair, or dilapidated.

10. Home of Kellogg's Cereal company!

Answer: Battle Creek

Take the tour of the company, where you can have lunch with Tony the tiger.

Source: Author pough

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