Quiz on Michigan

Which Great Lakes border the state of Michigan?

• Erie and Ontario

• Superior, Huron, Erie, and Michigan

• Superior and Michigan only

• Ontario and Huron

What is the capital city of Michigan?

• Detroit

• Grand Rapids

• Lansing

• Ann Arbor

Which industry has historically been most associated with Detroit?

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Automotive manufacturing

The Mackinac Bridge connects which two parts of Michigan?

• The Upper and Lower Peninsulas

• Detroit and Windsor

• Lake Huron and Lake Michigan

• Michigan and Ohio

Which Native American tribe was predominantly located in Michigan before European settlement?

• Cherokee

• Navajo

• Ojibwe

• Apache

What is Michigan's largest university by student enrollment?

• University of Michigan

• Wayne State University

• Eastern Michigan University

• Michigan State University

Which natural resource was crucial to Michigan's early economic development?

• Copper

• Gold

• Coal

• oil

What nickname is Michigan commonly known by?

• The Sunshine State

• The Great Lakes State

• The Garden State

• The Prairie State

Which crop is Michigan the national leader in producing?

• Corn

• Soybeans

• Tart cherries

• Wheat

What percentage of the world's fresh surface water is contained in the Great Lakes?

• 10%

• 84%

• 35%

• 21%