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!

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

Northwest Territory

US Territory

Indiana Territory

Southeast Territory

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What famous politician was born in Chicago, Illinois?

George Washington

Bill Clinton

Harold Washington

Abraham Lincoln

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What famous actor was born in Joliet, Illinois?

Tom Hanks

Bill Murray

Denzel Washington

Morgan Freeman

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What famous artist was born in Chicago, Illinois?

Frank Sinatra

Curtis Mayfield

Elvis Presley

Michael Jackson

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What famous sports team is based in Chicago, Illinois?

Chicago White Sox

Chicago Cubs

Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Bears

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What famous building is located in Chicago, Illinois?

The Great Wall of China

The Sears Tower

The White House

The Eiffel Tower

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What is the state tree of Illinois?

Willow

Oak

Pine

Maple

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

George Washington

Theodore Roosevelt

John F. Kennedy

Abraham Lincoln

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

Mandarin

French

Italian

Spanish

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What is the state motto of Illinois?

"The Windy City"

State Sovereignty, National Union

"The Land of Lincoln"

"The Great Lake State"

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What famous amusement park is located in Gurnee, Illinois?

Universal Studios

Disney World

Cedar Point

Six Flags Great America

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What famous college is located in Champaign, Illinois?

Harvard University

Princeton University

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Yale University

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What famous TV show is set in Chicago, Illinois?

Cheers

Friends

The Big Bang Theory

The Office

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What famous theater is located in Chicago, Illinois?

The Chicago Theatre

The Pantages

Broadway Theatre

Radio City Music Hall

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What is the largest city in Illinois?

Springfield

Chicago

Rockford

Joliet

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What is the official state flower of Illinois?

Tulip

Violet

Rose

Prairie Violet

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What is the state bird of Illinois?

Blue Jay

Robin

Bluebird

Cardinal

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What river runs through the center of Illinois?

Ohio River

Illinois River

Mississippi River

Missouri River

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What is the capital of Illinois?

Rockford

Chicago

Springfield

Joliet

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What famous museum is located in Chicago, Illinois?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The British Museum

The Louvre

The Art Institute of Chicago

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

110

139

120

102

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

Michigan Avenue

Fifth Avenue

Rodeo Drive

Broadway

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