Quiz on Illinois History

Which of these tribes was NOT one of the main five tribes in the Illiniwek Confederation?

• Cahokia

• Navajo

• Peoria

• Kaskaskia

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To allow French settlers to keep their settlements

• To kick the French out of the area

• To ban British colonists from going west of the Appalachians

• To proclaim that the Mississippi River Valley belongs to Britain

Which court has original jurisdiction?

• Federal

• Appellate

• Circuit

• Supreme

Which is not a requirement to be a member of the Illinois General Assembly?

• Be 21 years of age or older

• Be 25 years of age or older

• Be a resident of the district you’re elected in for at least 2 years

• Be an Illinois citizen

How many members are in the General Assembly?

• 118

• 200

• 435

• 177

What were longhouses and wigwams made out of?

• Tree bark & wooden beams

• Sod and dirt

• Animal hides

• Plastic

Which of the following is NOT a type of veto the governor can do?

• Vetoing the entire bill

• Vetoing part of ALL bills

• Vetoing part of a SPENDING bill

• Amendatory Veto

How many groups were part of the Illiniwek Confederation?

• 5-6

• 11-12

• 30-50

• 12-13

Who was a missionary who wanted to bring Catholicism to the Native Americans of Illinois?

• Jacques Marquette

• Rod Blagojevich

• Shadrach Bond

• Louis Joliet

What way does Illinois nominate candidates for office?

• Convention

• Open Primary

• Closed Primary

• Caucus