Chicago Trivia

What year was Chicago officially incorporated as a city?

• 1837

• 1860

• 1823

• 1845

Which event in 1871 destroyed a significant portion of Chicago?

• The Chicago Earthquake

• The Chicago Blizzard

• The Chicago Flood

• The Great Chicago Fire

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What is the name of the famous Chicago landmark known for its distinctive architecture and observation decks?

• John Hancock Center

• Willis Tower

• Sears Tower

• Empire State Building

Who was the architect behind the design of the Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) in Chicago?

• Bruce Graham

• Zaha Hadid

• I. M. Pei

• Frank Lloyd Wright

Which Chicago neighborhood is known for its vibrant arts scene and colorful murals?

• Wrigleyville

• Pilsen

• Lincoln Park

• Gold Coast

What is the name of the river that flows through downtown Chicago and is dyed green every St. Patrick's Day?

• Thames River

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• Chicago River

In what year did the Great Chicago Fire occur?

• 1865

• 1871

• 1900

• 1880

Which Chicago sports team is known as the 'Cubs'?

• Chicago Cubs

• Chicago White Sox

• Chicago Bulls

• Chicago Bears

What is the name of the iconic sculpture located in Millennium Park in Chicago?

• Metallic Sphere

• Steel Oval

• Cloud Gate

• Silver Bean

Which Chicago building, completed in 1973, was the tallest in the world at that time?

• Sears Tower

• John Hancock Center

• Willis Tower

• Empire State Building