- 1. Which Native American tribe was one of the dominant groups in Indiana?
A) Navajo B) Sioux C) Cherokee D) Miami
- 2. What year did Indiana become a state?
A) 1816 B) 1865 C) 1776 D) 1901
- 3. Who was the first governor of Indiana?
A) Jonathan Jennings B) John Tipton C) Oliver P. Morton D) William Henry Harrison
- 4. Where was the first state capital of Indiana located?
A) Corydon B) Fort Wayne C) Evansville D) Indianapolis
- 5. What major event occurred in Indiana in 1811 that affected the Native American population?
A) Trail of Tears B) Battle of Tippecanoe C) Battle of Vincennes D) Battle of Fallen Timbers
- 6. Where is the famous Indiana limestone used in many prominent buildings sourced from?
A) Bedford B) Evansville C) Indianapolis D) Bloomington
- 7. Which city in Indiana is nicknamed the 'Crossroads of America'?
A) Evansville B) Fort Wayne C) South Bend D) Indianapolis
- 8. Which famous astronaut from Indiana became the first person to walk on the moon?
A) Buzz Aldrin B) John Glenn C) Sally Ride D) Neil Armstrong
- 9. When was the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500, built?
A) 1967 B) 1909 C) 1925 D) 1941
- 10. What famous national park in Indiana is known for its unique sand dunes along Lake Michigan?
A) Indiana Dunes National Park B) Yellowstone National Park C) Yosemite National Park D) Grand Canyon National Park
- 11. Who founded the Quaker colony in Richmond, Indiana in the early 19th century?
A) Amos Butler B) Eli Lilly C) Ernestine Rose D) Levi Coffin
- 12. What significant infrastructure project led to a major population boom in Indianapolis in the 20th century?
A) Panama Canal B) Erie Canal C) Transcontinental Railroad D) Interstate Highway System
- 13. Who was the Indiana University basketball coach known for his success in the 1970s and 1980s?
A) Bobby Knight B) John Wooden C) Pat Riley D) Larry Bird
- 14. What major corporation has its headquarters in Indianapolis and is known for producing engines and other automotive products?
A) Cummins B) Toyota C) General Motors D) Ford
- 15. Which religious denomination played a significant role in the early settlement of Indiana?
A) Mormons B) Lutherans C) Quakers D) Catholics
- 16. Which famous illusionist, born in Appleton, Wisconsin, met his end in a water torture escape act failure in Detroit, Michigan?
A) Penn Jillette B) David Copperfield C) Harry Houdini D) Criss Angel
- 17. What is the state bird of Indiana?
A) Blue Jay B) Robin C) Cardinal D) Sparrow
- 18. What is the highest point in Indiana?
A) Franklin County High Point B) Brown County Highpoint C) Knobstone Escarpment D) Hoosier Hill
- 19. What is the state tree of Indiana?
A) Oak B) Maple C) Tulip Tree D) Hickory
- 20. Which president was born in Indiana?
A) Benjamin Harrison B) Abraham Lincoln C) George Washington D) Thomas Jefferson
- 21. Which natural disaster struck Indiana in 1925, causing significant damage?
A) Midwest Blizzard B) Great Flood C) Hoosier Hurricane D) Tri-State Tornado
- 22. Who designed the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis?
A) Henry Hering B) Richard Morris Hunt C) Bruno Schmitz D) Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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