Michigan State Quiz

Where is Michigan located in the United States?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Northeast

Why is Michigan known as the Great Lakes State?

• It has the deepest lake in the US

• It is surrounded by all five Great Lakes

• It is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes

• It has the largest lake in the US

What is the reason behind Michigan's nickname, the Mitten State?

• The state has a cold climate

• The lower peninsula resembles a mitten

• The state flag features a mitten

• The state is famous for producing mittens

What animal is depicted on Michigan's state flag?

• A wolf

• An elk and a moose

• A deer

• A bear

What does the Latin phrase on Michigan's coat of arms mean?

• Together we rise

• Strength in unity

• United we stand

• Out of many, one

What is the capital city of Michigan?

• Detroit

• Lansing

• Grand Rapids

• Flint

Which city is the largest in Michigan?

• Detroit

• Grand Rapids

• Lansing

• Ann Arbor

What is unique about Detroit's location?

• It is on the United States/Canada border

• It is the capital of Michigan

• It is the largest city in the Midwest

• It is the oldest city in Michigan

What is the state bird of Michigan?

• Blue Jay

• Northern Cardinal

• Bald Eagle

• American Robin

How do American Robins protect themselves from predators?

• They fly in large flocks

• They feed in groups

• They build nests in high trees

• They camouflage with their surroundings