Indiana: History, Names, and Sports
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History
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one theory about the origin of the nickname 'Hoosier' for Indiana?
It originated from a poem published in the Indianapolis Journal.
It was a term used by Native Americans.
It was a name given by European settlers.
It was derived from a local animal species.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the name 'Indiana' signify?
Land of the Settlers
Land of the Hoosiers
Land of the Indians
Land of the Europeans
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a city name in Indiana?
Santa Claus
Norway
Mexico
Paris
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a famous sporting event held in Indiana?
The Super Bowl
The Boston Marathon
The Indianapolis 500
The Kentucky Derby
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was the first professional baseball game played?
New York, New York
Chicago, Illinois
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Cleveland, Ohio
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