A Quick Indiana Quiz ***ANSWERS POSTED!!***

[David In Indy]

Actually I'll be happy of only two or three people answer this.

I was inspired by Kerry's Australia quiz a few months ago, and I thought I would write a quick quiz to see how much people know about my home state of Indiana. I will post the answers to the quiz on June 30th!

Please select the best answer to each of the following questions!


1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

[Kelda]

Prepared to be gobsmacked at how little I know. 

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falconb.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

[dot-matrix]

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of   
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?   
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?   
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is   
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:     I though y'all grew corn and soybeans
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear (Lillian Gish & Red Skelton too)
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

[mvansand76]

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835   
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America   CROSSROADS!!!!!
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot Like Italy, right?
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon   YEAH YOU WISH!!!!
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies




 

*hugs*

[ifyoucantfixit]

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis  +
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest  +
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie   + 
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river   +

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835  +   
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America   CROSSROADS!!!!!
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain   +
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters   +
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint   +
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south +       

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis   +

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird   +
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak   +

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue   +
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot Like Italy, right?   + 


e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin   +
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan   +
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon   YEAH YOU WISH!!!!
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy   +

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray   +

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee   +
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers   +
e.) Brokies




 HOLY CATS  im embaressed..I hope I got one right...it was a total guessing game 
         

[David In Indy]

Well, so far Dottie is in the lead with 17 correct answers!

Melissa is in second place with 12 correct answers! 

[mvansand76]

Well, so far Dottie is in the lead with 16 correct answers (Dottie, you didn't answer #18 though) 

Melissa is in second place with 12 correct answers! 

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

[HerrKaiser]

Did you know that French Lick Springs was once one of the premier resorts in the world? it included the largest indoor cyclery as well.

[Kelda]

did I get like 2!?

[David In Indy]

Did you know that French Lick Springs was once one of the premier resorts in the world? it included the largest indoor cyclery as well.

Yes I did! 

Thanks for pointing it out. French Lick (Okay you all!! No HAHA's and HEE HEE's ! I know. It's a funny name) is trying to re-establish itself as a premier resort. They just built some new hotels and restaurants there, and opened a new casino. I wouldn't want to plan an entire vacation in French Lick, but it can be fun for a day or two! 


http://www.frenchlick-westbadencc.org/][url]http://www.frenchlick-westbadencc.org/[/url]

[David In Indy]

did I get like 2!?

Kelda, you got 10 of them correct! You can go back and change your answers if you want to! 

You did pretty good; especially for someone who lives so far away from Indiana!

[dot-matrix]

Well, so far Dottie is in the lead with 16 correct answers (Dottie, you didn't answer #18 though) 

Melissa is in second place with 12 correct answers! 

That my darlin boy was because I could even begin to GUESS that one    Wow I got more right than I thought I did.  That means I must have lucked out on some of my  ones.

[David In Indy]

That my darlin boy was because I could even begin to GUESS that one    Wow I got more right than I thought I did.  That means I must have lucked out on some of my  ones.

Don'tcha even want to make a guess? 

[dot-matrix]

Don'tcha even want to make a guess? 

OK I Guess.... which one sounds like and old fashioned name   

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

[injest]

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

See how little I know!! at least you know I didn't cheat!!

 

[David In Indy]

Okay. It's a little OT but somebody actually called us SMART!!!

(We don't hear that very often around here!)


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Indiana License Plates: What The Numbers Mean
Written by Lynnette on December 18, 2004 :: Comments


 I think that the people of Indiana are smart people for this reason alone: They don't need to have the county printed on their license plates in order to know exactly where in Indiana a particular driver is from.



Did you know that?

It's a bit of trivia that has always impressed my husband, so I figured it might interest some others too...

 Jim was always fascinated that we could be in Florida, driving past a car with Indiana tags, and yet I could remark with confidence, "Oh, they're from Fort Wayne!" or "They're from Wabash!" just by looking at their license plate.

You see, I used to live in Indiana. I was born in "71", but grew up in "52". I hung with all the military brats who lived on the base in "9". I shopped in "34" (or drove an hour-and-a-half to "2" if I wanted a "real mall"). I went to college in "53".

How Indiana's Numbering System Works
It's based on an alphabetical listing of all 92 counties within the state of Indiana. For example, license plates issued in Miami County start with the prefix "52" because it's the fifty-second county in the alphabetical listing.

If you're wondering which number represents which county, check out this alphabetical list of all 92 Indiana counties. (Click on a county to see which cities are located in that particular county.)

http://www.in.gov/dot/pubs/maps/counties/


If you're wondering where a particular county in Indiana is, check out this state map with all Indiana counties. (Click on a county to view the demographics and key facts about that particular county.)

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/maps/indiana_map.html

Here are some interesting facts about Indiana license plates and their changes through the years.

http://www.15q.net/in.html

Florida tried to incorporate a similar numbering strategy, but ended up ditching the idea. Here's how Florida used numbers on their license plates to depict different counties from 1938 to 1975.

http://www.floridaplates.com/

So there you have it!... A way to impress your friends the next time you pass a car with Indiana tags on it.

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How about that?? They think we're smart!! 

[David In Indy]

Susie, it looks like you answered 13 of the questions correctly!!! 

I'm impressed!

[moremojo]

1. The capital of Indiana is

b.) Indianapolis

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?

a.} The Midwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of

c.) Vincennes

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?

b.) 1816

6.) The state motto of Indiana is

b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?

d.) Hot summers and cold winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:

d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly

b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is

e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the

e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the

b.) Bald Cypress

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?

b.) Blue and gold

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a

b.) Box

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?

d.) Settlers and a cabin

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?

c.) Lake  Superior

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?

d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear

18.) The first governor of Indiana was

c.) William Hendricks

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included

b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as

d.) Hoosiers

 
 
 
 

[David In Indy]

Good Job Scott!! It looks like you got 13 correct!! 

Thanks for taking my Indiana quiz!!

[HerrKaiser]

another tid bit about French Lick Springs....remember Pluto Water?

It was, perhaps, one of the first bottled waters sold in the U.S. and was taken from the springs around french Lick. Peopled LOVED it. Whenever we felt a bit sick, my grandmother would always say, 'give 'em some Pluto water...'

it was taken off the market by the governament because it contained huge amounts of lithium which occurs naturally around french lick. and part of the reason for the name is that the deer in the area were always licking the rocks in the streams....guess why!

[David In Indy]

another tid bit about French Lick Springs....remember Pluto Water?

It was, perhaps, one of the first bottled waters sold in the U.S. and was taken from the springs around french Lick. Peopled LOVED it. Whenever we felt a bit sick, my grandmother would always say, 'give 'em some Pluto water...'

it was taken off the market by the governament because it contained huge amounts of lithium which occurs naturally around french lick. and part of the reason for the name is that the deer in the area were always licking the rocks in the streams....guess why!

Yeah, I remember reading about that pluto water. Lithium occurs naturally throughout Indiana, I think. I know it's found in southern and central Indiana. That's why the state government is trying to switch everyone from well water to city water.

My parents had well water when they first moved into their house. The well was about 300 feet deep and it had an electric pump that carried the water into the house. It tasted really good too. It was nice and cold. It had a slight sweet taste to it. Maybe that was the lithium we were tasting? 

[Kerry]

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.) The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America    
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers   
e.) Brokies

Phew! That was hard, David. I only knew the answers to a few of those questions off the top of my head, mainly from reading your blog. Hope I got some of them right!   

Question 20 particularly made me laugh. Much as I wanted to respond with Buckeyes, Wolverines, Tarheels or Brokies, I thought it best to play it safe and go with Hoosiers!!!   

Thanks for posting this very interesting quiz. It has improved my knowledge of Indiana enormously! 

[David In Indy]

Kerry! You have the best score thus far!!

Come on everyone! See if you can beat Kerry!

I know you all can do it..... if you really want to!   

Or maybe not. Kerry did very good on this!

[Kerry]

Kerry! You have the best score thus far!!

Come on everyone! See if you can beat Kerry!

I know you all can do it..... if you really want to!   

Or maybe not. Kerry did very good on this!

Yee-Haw! Not bad for a good ol' Aussie boy, hunh! 

[David In Indy]

Not bad at all Kerry! 

Not bad at all.

[David In Indy]

Only 6 more days until I post the answers!!!


Hurry and take the quiz! Find out how much you know about the Hoosier state!!!

Hey! I just gave away the answer to one of the questions!!! 

  

[Rayn]

David,

 Having lived most of my life on the west coast, I know almost nothing about your homestate, I'm sorry to say.  I did do a poetry reading in Evansville in 2003 to promote a book of mine, and that's as much time as I ever spent in Indiana and I would take your quiz if I could answer any questions, but I can't, cause I just don't know any answers!

[Ellemeno]

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

[Ellemeno]

Yeah, I remember reading about that pluto water. Lithium occurs naturally throughout Indiana, I think. I know it's found in southern and central Indiana. That's why the state government is trying to switch everyone from well water to city water.

So does that mean no one is bipolar there?

[Clyde-B]

 
1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

 

[David In Indy]

So does that mean no one is bipolar there?

Maybe.

Or maybe it means 2/3 of all Hoosiers are addicted to lithium whether they're bipolar or not. 

[Kerry]

David,

 Having lived most of my life on the west coast, I know almost nothing about your homestate, I'm sorry to say.  I did do a poetry reading in Evansville in 2003 to promote a book of mine, and that's as much time as I ever spent in Indiana and I would take your quiz if I could answer any questions, but I can't, cause I just don't know any answers!

I live in Sydney, Australia, Rayn, and what I knew about Indiana, prior to taking David's quiz, could fit on the back of a postage stamp. I only knew a couple of things I'd heard David talk about at his blog. But I was keen to know more, so went to the Web and gleaned as much information as I could put together. I was careful not to read any of the previous responses prior to submitting my own responses. I had a lot of fun answering David's Indiana quiz and learnt a great deal about his home state, from the Web, in the process. How about giving it a go, yourself? It's fun! 

[mvansand76]

Kerry, I love your new avatar, but I miss your personal photo!!! 

[Kerry]

Kerry, I love your new avatar, but I miss your personal photo!!! 

Thank ya kindly, Melissa. My new avatar is the way I really look when I've not been taking my medication!!!        

I felt like a bit of a change, but will probably go back to the other pic when the medication kicks-in!!!         

[Fran]

Even though my home state (Illinois) borders Indiana, I'm going to be guessing on a good many of these questions.  Well, here goes....


1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lake Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

[ffrn]

Alright David, here goes.

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

Phewww!!!  That was complete guesswork David.  And what on earth is one of the great lakes doing anywhere near Indiana???  I've always thought it was much further south.  My answer for the indian tribes question is based solely on the fact one of the pups in my current litter is called Pawnee.  I have no idea if it is a tribe native to Indiana or not! LOL

[mvansand76]

Thank ya kindly, Melissa. My new avatar is the way I really look when I've not been taking my medication!!!        

I felt like a bit of a change, but will probably go back to the other pic when the medication kicks-in!!!         

Ha! I like you more on medication!

 

 

[loneleeb3]

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis X
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest X
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes X
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river X
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816 X
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America X
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters X
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat X
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south X
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis X

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal X
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree X
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold X
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box X
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars X
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan X
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear X
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings X
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee X
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers X
e.) Brokies

[Shasta542]

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers  (One of my favorite movies, too.)
e.) Brokies

[Kd5000]

Alright, Alright, I went straight to the quiz without lookin at responses. HOpe I get very good. Never been to INdiana, so I know I made a few mistakes.  THe first governor of INdiana???  WHo would know that?   I know Jake ain't from IN!  Go ahead, grade me.  I hope I get a "very good!"   


1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat  a rather strange lookin hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?  it's been awhile since I've looked at state flags. 
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?  Daivd Letterman  and
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was  (clueless)
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

[/quote]

[David In Indy]

Wow!! 4 or 5 of you did very well on this quiz! I don't want to say who they are because I don't want to give away the answers. But I'm impressed! 

Several non Americans did quite well too.   

[David In Indy]

Kerry, I love your new avatar, but I miss your personal photo!!! 

What Melissa said, Kerry.

I miss your face too, but that sure is a pretty graphic in your avatar! 

[Ellemeno]

Now do you see how much we love you, David?  

[ZouBEini]

Hi David!    I should have brushed up on my history before taking this.   

1. The capital of Indiana is
a.) Evansville
b.) Indianapolis
c.} Fort Wayne
d.) Terre Haute
e.) Kokomo

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest
b.) The South
c.) The Northeast
d.) The Southwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour
b.) Muncie
c.) Vincennes
d.) Mishawaka
e.) Wabash

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
a.) Ohio river and Tennessee river
b.) Missouri river and Wabash river
c.) White river and Ohio river
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river
e.) Missouri river and Ohio river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?
a.) 1791
b.) 1816
c.) 1835
d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America
b.) Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
c.) It Is Forever
d.) State Sovereignty, National Union
e.) Liberty and Independence

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?
a.) Cool summers and cold winters
b.) Warm summers and warm winters
c.) Cold summers and cold winters
d.) Hot summers and cold winters
e.) Hot summers and hot winters

8.) Important Indiana exports include:
a.) Pharmaceuticals, cotton, wheat and wool
b.) Corn, cotton, tobacco and wheat
c.) Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
a.) Flat
b.) Flat in the north and hilly in the south
c.) Mountainous in the north and flat in the south
d.) Mountainous
e.) Hilly in the north and flat in the south

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
a.) Columbus
b.) Michigan City
c.) Bloomington
d.) Evansville
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon
b.) Cardinal
c.) Eagle
d.) Mockingbird
e.) Robin

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the
a.) Palmetto
b.) Bald Cypress
c.) Swamp Magnolia
d.) Tulip Tree
e.) Red Oak

13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
a.) Gold, red and blue
b.) Blue and gold
c.) Red and blue
d.) Black, green and gold
e.) Red, white and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
a.) Box
b.) Pan
c.) Mitten
d.) Boot
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
a.) Eagle
b.) Torch and stars
c.) Bear and fish
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
a.) Lake Michigan
b.) Lack Erie
c.) Lake  Superior
d.) Lake Ontario
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
a.) Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon
b.) Sharon Stone and Tom Cruise
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bullock
d.) Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear
e.) Sally Field and Spencer Tracy

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
a.) Jonathan Jennings
b.) James B. Ray
c.) William Hendricks
d.) Henry Smith Lane
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee
b.) The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee
c.) The Cherokee, Navajo and Apache
d.) The Pawnee, Omaha, Blackfoot and Arapaho
e.) The Sioux, Cherokee, Chinook and Tlingit

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes
b.) Wolverines
c.) Tarheels
d.) Hoosiers
e.) Brokies

Have a good evening.
~Larz/aka HoosierDaddy

 

[Rayn]

I live in Sydney, Australia, Rayn, and what I knew about Indiana, prior to taking David's quiz, could fit on the back of a postage stamp. I only knew a couple of things I'd heard David talk about at his blog. But I was keen to know more, so went to the Web and gleaned as much information as I could put together. I was careful not to read any of the previous responses prior to submitting my own responses. I had a lot of fun answering David's Indiana quiz and learnt a great deal about his home state, from the Web, in the process. How about giving it a go, yourself? It's fun! 

Well good for you!  As for me, it ain't gonna be thata way, thanks anyhow.

R

[David In Indy]

I don't want anyone taking the quiz if they don't want to, or if they're not comfortable. 

Kerry, you should post another quiz about Australia! Or better yet, a quiz about New South Wales, or even Sydney! 

I wish everyone would post a quiz about their cities, states or countries. I think it's a good way for all of us to know each other better. Don't you?

Melissa said she would post a quiz about Holland, but I have yet to see it! 

Melissa.... what are you doing honey? What's the hold up   

[Kerry]

I don't want anyone taking the quiz if they don't want to, or if they're not comfortable. 

Kerry, you should post another quiz about Australia! Or better yet, a quiz about New South Wales, or even Sydney! 

I wish everyone would post a quiz about their cities, states or countries. I think it's a good way for all of us to know each other better. Don't you?
Melissa said she would post a quiz about Holland, but I have yet to see it! 

Melissa.... what are you doing honey? What's the hold up   

Hmm, only got 3 responses to the Australia quiz, David. How many responses would I get to a Sydney quiz, I wonder?    I might pass on that one lol, but thank you for suggesting it.   

[ffrn]

Hmm, only got 3 responses to the Australia quiz, David. How many responses would I get to a Sydney quiz, I wonder?    I might pass on that one lol, but thank you for suggesting it.   

Kerry, the lack of responses may have been because no one knew about it.  I only heard about it yesterday after David invited me to do his quiz and he mentioned your's in his first post.  By the way, I did then go and have a look at your quiz and was 100% correct.   But then being an Aussie, I do have an advantage. 

[Kerry]

Kerry, the lack of responses may have been because no one knew about it.  I only heard about it yesterday after David invited me to do his quiz and he mentioned your's in his first post.  By the way, I did then go and have a look at your quiz and was 100% correct.   But then being an Aussie, I do have an advantage. 

Congratulations! 

I got 95%, missing out on the name of our first Prime Minister, I'm ashamed to confess! 

[moremojo]

Can someone direct me to Kerry's Australian quiz? I'd love to take it, assuming that it's not closed and the answers already posted.

David, I think your idea of various quizzes on places offered by folks living in or from them is wonderful! I might cook up a Texas quiz one of these days, if another of our Lone Star members doesn't beat me to it.

[Kelda]

I bumped it earlier its called Heath's Ozzie Quiz and is in this forum.

[loneleeb3]

I took Davids suggestion and did a Georgia quiz. 

[David In Indy]

Can someone direct me to Kerry's Australian quiz? I'd love to take it, assuming that it's not closed and the answers already posted.

David, I think your idea of various quizzes on places offered by folks living in or from them is wonderful! I might cook up a Texas quiz one of these days, if another of our Lone Star members doesn't beat me to it.

I wish you would, Scott! I'll take it! 

If a fellow Texan Brokie beats you to it, you could always write a second one with different questions! Or you could write a quiz about Austin!! 

[David In Indy]

Hmm, only got 3 responses to the Australia quiz, David. How many responses would I get to a Sydney quiz, I wonder?    I might pass on that one lol, but thank you for suggesting it.   

Kerry, as Jocelyn pointed out to you, I PMed people and told them about my quiz. Otherwise, I doubt very many people would have taken my quiz.  If you write a quiz and then pm people and tell them, I'm sure many will come here and take it. After all, Australia is a HUGE country. I doubt one quiz covered it all. There's still plenty of questions out there! Don't you think? 

[David In Indy]

Only 4 days Left......



....... to test your knowledge of Indiana! 

[David In Indy]

I'm going to go ahead and post the answers to my quiz a few days early. I'd like to shift interest over to two or three new quizes posted in the forum. Lee and Scott both posted new quizzes about their home states of Georgia and Texas. Also, there has been renewed interest in Kerry's Australia quiz. I have stickied all three of them for several days.

For those of you who haven't taken this quiz, you may still take it and then scroll back up to this reply and check your answers. 

Thanks to everyone in advance for taking it.


Here's the answers.........






1.) The capital of Indiana is

Indianapolis

In 1818, the Federal government purchased land in present day central Indiana through treaties with local Native American tribes, and then turned the new land over to the state. Attracted by the White river and the central location, the state capitol was moved from Corydon to Indianapolis in 1825. But the White river proved to be too shallow for most large river boats. Today, Indianapolis is one the largest American cities not on a navigatable waterway. Jeremiah Sullivan created the city's name by combining Indiana (meaning "Land of Indians") with "polis", the Greek word for city.


2.) Indiana is located in what part of the United States?

The Midwest

Indiana is located in the lower Midwest and shares a border with Kentucky, a Southern state. Indiana is sometimes referred to as a "border state", because it borders the South. Indiana's southern border is situated on the Ohio River, an extension of the Mason-Dixon line which traditionally divides the Northern states from the Southern states.


3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of

Vincennes

The French founded Vincennes in 1731. Two years later in 1733, a fort was built in Vincennes. In 1763, France handed the Indiana Territory over to Great Britain, and George Rogers Clark and his frontiersmen captured Vincennes from the British in 1779.


4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?

Ohio river and Wabash river

The Ohio River forms all of Indiana's southern border with Kentucky. The Wabash River cuts across north central Indiana before turning southwest at Lafayette. The Wabash then begins to create Indiana's southwestern border with Illinois at Terre Haute, before emptying into the Ohio river near Evansville and Mount Vernon in the southwestern corner of the state. The remainder of Indiana's western border, along with its northern and eastern borders are imaginary lines, except for Lake Michigan in the northwest corner.


5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?

1816

Indiana was admitted into the Union on December 11th, 1816; the 19th state.



6.) The state motto of Indiana is

The Crossroads of America

More than half of the US population live within a one day drive of Indiana. In addition to dozens of highways, Indiana is served by interstates I-80/90, I-65, I-74, I-70, I-69 and I-64. Much of the nation's air and ground cargo pass through Indiana, and water freight is carried through the state, both on the Ohio River at the Ports of Indiana, and on Lake Michigan at Gary, Hammond, and Michigan City, Indiana.


7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?

Hot summers and cold winters

Indiana has hot, humid summers with temperatures frequently reaching the mid and upper 90's to over 100 degrees (32 - 40 C), and cold snowy winters. Sub zero temperatures (-18 C) are not unusual in most parts of the state during winter; especially at night. Tornadoes are frequent and can occur any time of the year, but are most common in spring and early summer. Autumn is crisp and cool throughout the state, and blizzards are not unheard of during the winter, especially in northern Indiana. The average high temperature for Indianapolis: January: 38 F (4 C)   July: 89 F (32 C).


8.) Important Indiana exports include:

Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint

Eli Lilly, one of the world's largest drug manufacturers is headquartered in Indianapolis. Indiana is also a major manufacturer of medical equipment and devices. Corn is grown throughout the state,  while spearmint and peppermint are grown in the north, and tobacco in southern Indiana. Indiana also produces much of the world's popcorn. Watermelons, pumpkins and cantelopes are also major exports, along with soybeans, oats, poultry, cattle and hogs. Numerous dairy farms are located in northern Indiana. Since much of the nation's food is produced in Indiana, it is known as a "breadbasket" state. Indiana is also a leading manufacturer of musical instruments and travel trailers. Indiana limestone is used in buildings and monuments throughout the country. The Pentagon, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Empire State Building were all built with Indiana limestone.


9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly

Flat in the north and hilly in the south

Indiana is very flat in the north, but gradually becomes hilly just south of Indianapolis. The Appalachian foothills begin forming near Bloomington, and the terrain becomes quite jagged and rugged near the Ohio river in south central and southeastern Indiana.


10.) The largest city in Indiana is

Indianapolis

With the exception of Lawrence, Speedway and Beech Grove (all independent cities within Indianapolis) the city spans all of Marion County. Population: 791,926. Greater Indianapolis (which encompasses 8 counties including Marion) has a population of about 2 million people. One third of all Hoosiers live in greater Indianapolis.


11.) The state bird of Indiana is the

Cardinal

Even though all the birds listed are found in Indiana, the state bird is the cardinal. The male cardinal sports bright red feathers and a pointed crown or peak on the top of his head.


12.) The state tree of Indiana is the

Tulip Tree

Except for the Palmetto, all of the trees listed grow abundantly in Indiana. The Tulip Tree is the official state tree. It belongs to the family Magnoliaceae, and is classified as Liriodendron Tulipifera, a type of magnolia. It is known for its large yellow-green flowers which resemble tulips.

Sycamore trees are also very common in Indiana; so much in fact that songs have even been written about them. The magestic trees are described in "On the Banks of the Wabash", the official state song of Indiana.


13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?

Blue and gold

The Indiana state flag only has two colors; midnight blue and gold.



14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a

Boot (or Box)



Most people think of Indiana as boot shaped, like a cowboy boot with the toe pointing westward. Indiana could also be described as box shaped, since three of its four borders consist mostly of straight lines. Michigan, Indiana's neighbor to the north is mitten shaped.



15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?

Torch and stars



A gold torch and stars appear against a dark blue background. The torch symbolizes freedom and knowledge. The stars represent Indiana's entry into the Union as the 19th state. The flag also features a gold fringe.

A buffalo and a pioneer chopping a tree appear on Indiana's state seal.



16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?

Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan just barely touches Indiana in the northwestern corner of the state.  Excellent beaches can be found along Lake Michigan near the Indiana towns of Michiana, Potawatomi Park, Michigan City, Ogden Dunes, Tremont, Beverly Shores and Portage. The beaches are beautiful, although the water does remain quite cold most of the year due to the tremendous depth of the lake.



17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?

Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear

Brendan Fraser was born in Indianapolis, and Greg Kinnear is from Logansport. 

Other famous Hoosiers include: Michael Jackson (Gary), Janet Jackson (Gary), James Dean (Marion), Florence Henderson (Dale), John Mellencamp (Seymour), Shelley Long (Fort Wayne), Jim Davis/Garfield the cat (Muncie), David Letterman (Indianapolis), Steve McQueen (Beech Grove), violinist Joshua Bell (Bloomington), Red Skelton (Vincennes) and Colonel Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (Henryville).



18.) The first governor of Indiana was

Jonathan Jennings

Jonathan Jennings was elected the first governor of Indiana. At the time of his election, Indiana's population totaled only 64,000 people. He served as Indiana's governor from 1816 - 1822. Jennings county, in southeastern Indiana is named in honor of the first governor.



19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included

The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee

Most of Indiana's Native Americans belonged to the Eastern Woodland tribes. The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee were among the larger and more powerful tribes in the state. Other tribes in Indiana included the Delaware, Munsee, Huron, Kickapoo, Piankashaw and Wea. Tecumseh, the famous Shawnee chief, led several tribes to war against General William Henry Harrison and his troops in the historic Battle of Tippecanoe, near present day Lafayette, Indiana.



20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as

Hoosiers

The people of Indiana are frequently referred to as either Hoosiers or Indianians. Nobody knows for certain where the word Hoosier came from. One theory is a corruption of the word "Husher" in reference to Indiana's early pioneers who would often "hush" an enemy or opponent with their fists. Others think it might be a derivation of "Who's Here", a phrase often uttered when settlers heard a knock on their cabin door. Most likely the word is in reference to Samuel Hoosier, who preferred hiring Indiana men to Kentuckians while constructing the canals along the Ohio River.



It's often been said that "Indiana is everyone's home", and in many ways it's true. Perhaps this is due to Indiana's central location in the country. Or perhaps it's because of the warm "Hoosier Hospitality" extended to everyone visiting the state. Regardless of the reason, people always feel right at home in Indiana.


Thanks again for taking my Indiana quiz!! 

[Kerry]

I had a lot of fun answering your Indiana Quiz, David.  I learnt so much about your beautiful home-state. Now I'm looking forward to answering Scott's and Lee's questionnaires. 

[David In Indy]

Thanks for taking it Kerry. I'm glad you enjoyed it! 

[loneleeb3]

I only missed 2!
However, I think number 7 is highly subjective! LOL

[David In Indy]

Lee, how did I do on your Georgia quiz?? Did I get an F?

I hope not! 

[serious crayons]

David, your new sheep avatar is very cute!

But not as cute as your previous avatar!   

[loneleeb3]

Lee, how did I do on your Georgia quiz?? Did I get an F?

I hope not! 

I 'll go look. I don't think you did too bad.
I'll post the answers later incase anyone else feels like giving it a try!

[Front-Ranger]

I think you should change Number Eight. An export of Indiana that is important to me is The Scroll! Know what I mean?

[moremojo]

Indiana limestone is used in buildings and monuments throughout the country. The Pentagon, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Empire State Building were all built with Indiana limestone.

Add the tower of The University of Texas at Austin's Main Building to that list. Completed in 1937, the famous tower is entirely faced with Indiana limestone.

Other famous Hoosiers include: Michael Jackson (Gary), Janet Jackson (Gary), James Dean (Marion), Florence Henderson (Dale), John Mellencamp (Seymour), Shelley Long (Fort Wayne), Jim Davis/Garfield the cat (Muncie), David Letterman (Indianapolis), Steve McQueen (Beech Grove), violinist Joshua Bell (Bloomington), Red Skelton (Vincennes) and Colonel Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (Henryville).

I'd like to add Curt McDowell and Melinda McDowell (both born and raised in Lafayette) to your venerable list!

[Front-Ranger]

I think you should change Number Eight. An export of Indiana that is important to me is The Scroll! Know what I mean?

Here is a picture of the scroll:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,8941.msg173777.html#msg173777
It's owned by Jim Irsay, who also owns the Indianapolis Colts.

[Fran]

As for:

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a

Boot (or Box)

Seriously, I think it's more of a sock.  Now Italy is a boot. 

[David In Indy]

I think you should change Number Eight. An export of Indiana that is important to me is The Scroll! Know what I mean?

I nearly forgot all about that scroll!   

Thanks Lee! 

[David In Indy]

Add the tower of The University of Texas at Austin's Main Building to that list. Completed in 1937, the famous tower is entirely faced with Indiana limestone.I'd like to add Curt McDowell and Melinda McDowell (both born and raised in Lafayette) to your venerable list!

I didn't know that Scott. Thanks for pointing it out! 

[David In Indy]

As for:

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a

Boot (or Box)

Seriously, I think it's more of a sock.  Now Italy is a boot. 

Well, the key word is "vaguely", Fran. But you're correct. It does look a bit like a sock, doesn't it? 

[David In Indy]

Considering I guessed every single one of them, I'm very happy with my 13 out of 20!
Susie

Susie, I think 13 out of 20 is a very good score; especially for someone who lives so far away from Indiana! 

[David In Indy]

David, your new sheep avatar is very cute!

But not as cute as your previous avatar!   

  Thanks Katherine!

I'm glad you like my lamb avatar! 

[David In Indy]

Well Susie, there's a reason I put the lamb in there! Have you played the cryptoquips game yet? 

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,10328.660.html

[David In Indy]

Here are the answers to the quiz again, for anyone who hasn't checked their answers yet! 


1.) The capital of Indiana is

Indianapolis

In 1818, the Federal government purchased land in present day central Indiana through treaties with local Native American tribes, and then turned the new land over to the state. Attracted by the White river and the central location, the state capitol was moved from Corydon to Indianapolis in 1825. But the White river proved to be too shallow for most large river boats. Today, Indianapolis is one the largest American cities not on a navigatable waterway. Jeremiah Sullivan created the city's name by combining Indiana (meaning "Land of Indians") with "polis", the Greek word for city.


2.) Indiana is located in what part of the United States?

The Midwest

Indiana is located in the lower Midwest and shares a border with Kentucky, a Southern state. Indiana is sometimes referred to as a "border state", because it borders the South. Indiana's southern border is situated on the Ohio River, an extension of the Mason-Dixon line which traditionally divides the Northern states from the Southern states.


3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of

Vincennes

The French founded Vincennes in 1731. Two years later in 1733, a fort was built in Vincennes. In 1763, France handed the Indiana Territory over to Great Britain, and George Rogers Clark and his frontiersmen captured Vincennes from the British in 1779.


4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?

Ohio river and Wabash river

The Ohio River forms all of Indiana's southern border with Kentucky. The Wabash River cuts across north central Indiana before turning southwest at Lafayette. The Wabash then begins to create Indiana's southwestern border with Illinois at Terre Haute, before emptying into the Ohio river near Evansville and Mount Vernon in the southwestern corner of the state. The remainder of Indiana's western border, along with its northern and eastern borders are imaginary lines, except for Lake Michigan in the northwest corner.


5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?

1816

Indiana was admitted into the Union on December 11th, 1816; the 19th state.



6.) The state motto of Indiana is

The Crossroads of America

More than half of the US population live within a one day drive of Indiana. In addition to dozens of highways, Indiana is served by interstates I-80/90, I-65, I-74, I-70, I-69 and I-64. Much of the nation's air and ground cargo pass through Indiana, and water freight is carried through the state, both on the Ohio River at the Ports of Indiana, and on Lake Michigan at Gary, Hammond, and Michigan City, Indiana.


7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?

Hot summers and cold winters

Indiana has hot, humid summers with temperatures frequently reaching the mid and upper 90's to over 100 degrees (32 - 40 C), and cold snowy winters. Sub zero temperatures (-18 C) are not unusual in most parts of the state during winter; especially at night. Tornadoes are frequent and can occur any time of the year, but are most common in spring and early summer. Autumn is crisp and cool throughout the state, and blizzards are not unheard of during the winter, especially in northern Indiana. The average high temperature for Indianapolis: January: 38 F (4 C)   July: 89 F (32 C).


8.) Important Indiana exports include:

Pharmaceuticals, corn, tobacco and spearmint

Eli Lilly, one of the world's largest drug manufacturers is headquartered in Indianapolis. Indiana is also a major manufacturer of medical equipment and devices. Corn is grown throughout the state,  while spearmint and peppermint are grown in the north, and tobacco in southern Indiana. Indiana also produces much of the world's popcorn. Watermelons, pumpkins and cantelopes are also major exports, along with soybeans, oats, poultry, cattle and hogs. Numerous dairy farms are located in northern Indiana. Since much of the nation's food is produced in Indiana, it is known as a "breadbasket" state. Indiana is also a leading manufacturer of musical instruments and travel trailers. Indiana limestone is used in buildings and monuments throughout the country. The Pentagon, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Empire State Building were all built with Indiana limestone.


9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly

Flat in the north and hilly in the south

Indiana is very flat in the north, but gradually becomes hilly just south of Indianapolis. The Appalachian foothills begin forming near Bloomington, and the terrain becomes quite jagged and rugged near the Ohio river in south central and southeastern Indiana.


10.) The largest city in Indiana is

Indianapolis

With the exception of Lawrence, Speedway and Beech Grove (all independent cities within Indianapolis) the city spans all of Marion County. Population: 791,926. Greater Indianapolis (which encompasses 8 counties including Marion) has a population of about 2 million people. One third of all Hoosiers live in greater Indianapolis.


11.) The state bird of Indiana is the

Cardinal

Even though all the birds listed are found in Indiana, the state bird is the cardinal. The male cardinal sports bright red feathers and a pointed crown or peak on the top of his head.


12.) The state tree of Indiana is the

Tulip Tree

Except for the Palmetto, all of the trees listed grow abundantly in Indiana. The Tulip Tree is the official state tree. It belongs to the family Magnoliaceae, and is classified as Liriodendron Tulipifera, a type of magnolia. It is known for its large yellow-green flowers which resemble tulips.

Sycamore trees are also very common in Indiana; so much in fact that songs have even been written about them. The magestic trees are described in "On the Banks of the Wabash", the official state song of Indiana.


13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?

Blue and gold

The Indiana state flag only has two colors; midnight blue and gold.



14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a

Boot (or Box)



Most people think of Indiana as boot shaped, like a cowboy boot with the toe pointing westward. Indiana could also be described as box shaped, since three of its four borders consist mostly of straight lines. Michigan, Indiana's neighbor to the north is mitten shaped.



15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?

Torch and stars



A gold torch and stars appear against a dark blue background. The torch symbolizes freedom and knowledge. The stars represent Indiana's entry into the Union as the 19th state. The flag also features a gold fringe.

A buffalo and a pioneer chopping a tree appear on Indiana's state seal.



16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?

Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan just barely touches Indiana in the northwestern corner of the state.  Excellent beaches can be found along Lake Michigan near the Indiana towns of Michiana, Potawatomi Park, Michigan City, Ogden Dunes, Tremont, Beverly Shores and Portage. The beaches are beautiful, although the water does remain quite cold most of the year due to the tremendous depth of the lake.



17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?

Brendan Fraser and Greg Kinnear

Brendan Fraser was born in Indianapolis, and Greg Kinnear is from Logansport. 

Other famous Hoosiers include: Michael Jackson (Gary), Janet Jackson (Gary), James Dean (Marion), Florence Henderson (Dale), John Mellencamp (Seymour), Shelley Long (Fort Wayne), Jim Davis/Garfield the cat (Muncie), David Letterman (Indianapolis), Steve McQueen (Beech Grove), violinist Joshua Bell (Bloomington), Red Skelton (Vincennes) and Colonel Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (Henryville).



18.) The first governor of Indiana was

Jonathan Jennings

Jonathan Jennings was elected the first governor of Indiana. At the time of his election, Indiana's population totaled only 64,000 people. He served as Indiana's governor from 1816 - 1822. Jennings county, in southeastern Indiana is named in honor of the first governor.



19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included

The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee

Most of Indiana's Native Americans belonged to the Eastern Woodland tribes. The Miami, Potawatomi, Mohican and Shawnee were among the larger and more powerful tribes in the state. Other tribes in Indiana included the Delaware, Munsee, Huron, Kickapoo, Piankashaw and Wea. Tecumseh, the famous Shawnee chief, led several tribes to war against General William Henry Harrison and his troops in the historic Battle of Tippecanoe, near present day Lafayette, Indiana.



20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as

Hoosiers

The people of Indiana are frequently referred to as either Hoosiers or Indianians. Nobody knows for certain where the word Hoosier came from. One theory is a corruption of the word "Husher" in reference to Indiana's early pioneers who would often "hush" an enemy or opponent with their fists. Others think it might be a derivation of "Who's Here", a phrase often uttered when settlers heard a knock on their cabin door. Most likely the word is in reference to Samuel Hoosier, who preferred hiring Indiana men to Kentuckians while constructing the canals along the Ohio River.

            

[David In Indy]

If you haven't done it yet, please spend a few minutes answering Scott's "Lone Star Quiz", about Texas   

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,10964.0.html


Lee's "Georgia Quiz" 

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,10940.0.html


and....

Kerry's "Heath's Aussie Quiz" a quiz about Australia where you are greeted with a VERY cute picture of Heath! 

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,10041.0.html

    

[isabelle]

Actually I'll be happy of only two or three people answer this.

I was inspired by Kerry's Australia quiz a few months ago, and I thought I would write a quick quiz to see how much people know about my home state of Indiana. I will post the answers to the quiz on June 30th!

Please select the best answer to each of the following questions!

1. The capital of Indiana is

b.) Indianapolis

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?

d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?

d.) Hot summers and cold winters


8.) Important Indiana exports include:
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
d.) Mountainous

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the

b.) Bald Cypress



13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
c.) Red and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes


And all this at total random, since I don't have the foggiest knowledge about Indiana (sorry!!).
Where can we check up the right answers??






Edited by David on 7/2/2007 to fix post format

[David In Indy]

Hi Isabelle!! 

Message #76 (the second message above yours) has the correct answers.

Thanks for taking my Indiana quiz, Isabelle! 

Maybe you could post a quiz about France sometime? I'd love to take it! 

[David In Indy]

Yey! I finally got one first ... 

I'm gonna get me a sheep! 

Susie

Congratulations Susie!! 

And it looks like the message you solved was a fairly difficult one too! Way to go! 

[Kelda]

1. The capital of Indiana is

b.) Indianapolis

2. Indiana is located in what part of the United States?
a.} The Midwest

3.) The first permanent settlement in Indiana is now the city or town of
a.) Seymour

4.) Two river systems help to form part of Indiana's state boundaries. What are they?
d.) Ohio river and Wabash river

5.) Indiana achieved statehood in what year?

d.) 1900

6.) The state motto of Indiana is
a.) The Crossroads of America

7.) Indiana has what kind of climate?

d.) Hot summers and cold winters


8.) Important Indiana exports include:
d.) Cotton, dairy products, corn and tobacco

9.) The landscape of Indiana is mostly
d.) Mountainous

10.) The largest city in Indiana is
e.) Indianapolis

11.) The state bird of Indiana is the
a.) Falcon

12.) The state tree of Indiana is the

b.) Bald Cypress



13.) The state flag of Indiana consists of what colors?
c.) Red and blue

14.) The shape of Indiana vaguely resembles a
e.) Hat

15.) What is the main feature on the Indiana state flag?
d.) Settlers and a cabin
e.) Lion, falcon and arrows

16.) Which Great Lake is partially located in Indiana?
e.) Lake Huron

17.) Which celebrities are from Indiana?
c.) Katherine Hepburn and Sandra Bulluck

18.) The first governor of Indiana was
e.) Isaac P. Gray

19.) Major Indian tribes in Indiana included
a.) The Sioux, Cheyenne and Cherokee

20.) The inhabitants of Indiana are often referred to as
a.) Buckeyes


And all this at total random, since I don't have the foggiest knowledge about Indiana (sorry!!).
Where can we check up the right answers??






Edited by David on 7/2/2007 to fix post format

Hi isabelle! Hope you are well.
xx