Discovering Fun Facts About Illinois

What is one of the nicknames for Illinois?

• The Golden State

• The Sunshine State

• The Prairie State

• The Empire State

Why is Illinois called the Prairie State?

• Because of its mountains

• Because of its deserts

• Because of its flat land and farms

• Because of its forests

In which region of the United States is Illinois located?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Midwest

• Southeast

What does the state motto on the Illinois seal say?

• E Pluribus Unum

• United We Stand

• State Sovereignty, National Union

• Liberty and Justice

When did Illinois become a state?

• 1776

• 1818

• 1868

• 1900

Which city is the capital of Illinois?

• Springfield

• Chicago

• Naperville

• Peoria

Who lived in Springfield, the capital of Illinois?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the largest city in Illinois?

• Peoria

• Rockford

• Springfield

• Chicago

What is the nickname of the famous sculpture in Chicago known as Cloud Gate?

• The Egg

• The Dome

• The Sphere

• The Bean

What is the state bird of Illinois?

• Sparrow

• Cardinal

• Robin

• Blue Jay