Think you know everything there is to know about the Land of Lincoln? This Illinois trivia quiz will test your knowledge on everything from famous landmarks to notable historical events. From the skyscrapers of Chicago to the cornfields of downstate Illinois, the state is full of interesting facts and stories. With questions covering a wide range of topics, you’ll have the chance to show just how much you know about the state’s rich history and culture. So, put on your thinking cap and get ready to put your knowledge to the test with this fun and informative Illinois trivia quiz!

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What is the state tree of Illinois?

Maple

Pine

Willow

Oak

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What river runs through the center of Illinois?

Missouri River

Illinois River

Mississippi River

Ohio River

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What famous artist was born in Chicago, Illinois?

Elvis Presley

Michael Jackson

Curtis Mayfield

Frank Sinatra

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In the year 1800, Illinois was formally incorporated into which territory?

Northwest Territory

US Territory

Indiana Territory

Southeast Territory

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What is the state bird of Illinois?

Bluebird

Blue Jay

Cardinal

Robin

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What famous sports team is based in Chicago, Illinois?

Chicago Cubs

Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Bears

Chicago White Sox

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What is the official state flower of Illinois?

Violet

Rose

Prairie Violet

Tulip

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What famous presidential library and museum is located in Springfield, Illinois?

Theodore Roosevelt

Abraham Lincoln

John F. Kennedy

George Washington

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What famous politician was born in Chicago, Illinois?

Bill Clinton

Harold Washington

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

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What famous Chicago street is known for its shopping and dining?

Fifth Avenue

Michigan Avenue

Rodeo Drive

Broadway

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What famous amusement park is located in Gurnee, Illinois?

Cedar Point

Disney World

Six Flags Great America

Universal Studios

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What is the state motto of Illinois?

State Sovereignty, National Union

"The Great Lake State"

"The Land of Lincoln"

"The Windy City"

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What famous theater is located in Chicago, Illinois?

The Chicago Theatre

Radio City Music Hall

Broadway Theatre

The Pantages

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What famous building is located in Chicago, Illinois?

The Eiffel Tower

The White House

The Sears Tower

The Great Wall of China

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After English, what language is the next most common one heard in the state of Illinois?

Spanish

Mandarin

Italian

French

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What famous TV show is set in Chicago, Illinois?

The Office

Cheers

The Big Bang Theory

Friends

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How many districts are there in the state of Illinois in total?

110

102

139

120

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What famous college is located in Champaign, Illinois?

Yale University

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Harvard University

Princeton University

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What famous museum is located in Chicago, Illinois?

The British Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Art Institute of Chicago

The Louvre

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What is the capital of Illinois?

Rockford

Springfield

Chicago

Joliet

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What is the largest city in Illinois?

Springfield

Rockford

Chicago

Joliet

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What famous actor was born in Joliet, Illinois?

Tom Hanks

Bill Murray

Denzel Washington

Morgan Freeman

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