Illinois Question 1 out of 10What is the capital of Illinois? Chicago Springfield Peoria Rockford You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 10Which river forms the western border of Illinois? Mississippi River Ohio River Illinois River Wabash River You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 10Which famous U.S. President was born in Illinois? Abraham Lincoln Ulysses S. Grant Ronald Reagan Barack Obama You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 10Which Great Lake borders Illinois? Lake Superior Lake Michigan Lake Erie Lake Ontario You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 10What is the nickname of Illinois? The Sunshine State The Prairie State The Garden State The Empire State You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 10Which famous American architect designed many buildings in Chicago? Frank Lloyd Wright Louis Sullivan Philip Johnson I. M. Pei You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 10Which major highway runs through the heart of Illinois from north to south? Route 66 I-95 I-5 I-55 You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 10Which iconic highway system is also known as “Main Street of America”? Interstate 95 U.S. Route 101 U.S. Route 66 Interstate 5 You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 10What is the state motto of Illinois? “Liberty and Independence” “Live Free or Die” “State Sovereignty, National Union” “Union, Justice, Confidence” You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 10What major industry is Chicago known for historically? Automotive Steel Meatpacking Technology You must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer Subscribe to AMAC Daily News and Games Email If You Enjoy Games Like This - Subscribe to the AMAC Daily Newsletter! It's easy and FREE Subscribe Today! First Name Last Name Email *By providing your email address and subscribing, you agree to allow AMAC to send you "Join AMAC" emails, if you are not already an AMAC Member. Share Read more articles by The Association of Mature American Citizens Subscribe Login Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label Name* Email* Label Name* Email* 44 Comments Most Voted Newest Oldest Inline Feedbacks View all comments FedUp 5 months ago 4/10. I thought their state motto was “Slip me a hundred and I’ll approve your request” John Bass 5 months ago 7/10 Not so good. I avoid the state of Illinois like the plague, I don’t care too much for their liberal policies. J. FARLEY 5 months ago 8 FOR 10, I thought the state motto was! —- Graft above all else! tzzzable 5 months ago Who gives a damn? Stephan 5 months ago I thought the state industry was crime. Thomas J 5 months ago 10/10 Lived in Illinois all my life and I don’t like Chicago either! Take away that hole in the wall and Illinois is as red as it’s neighbors! Tom 5 months ago Nobody cares about the Peoples Republic of Illinois. Ill-in-oys. Farming is the only good thing there. Oh no 5 months ago Vote early and often in chicago Julia 5 months ago Lived in IL most of my life, then moved to MO in 2017. Can’t believe I missed three of these. Illinois is all about Lincoln, had no idea Ronald Reagan was born there. I can’t find the humor is Chicago being the meat packing place. Jim 5 months ago Maybe I’m being a little picky, but on question number 7, I-55 is an interstate, not a highway. Other than that question, I did terrible, LOL. SUSAN R 5 months ago I really don’t know Illinois Mike L 5 months ago No questions on whose cow started the Chicago fire? or about St Valentine’s Day Massacre? Or that both airports in Chicago (Midway & O’Hare) are based on World War II Events? Sam 5 months ago 9/10. Illinois. Who cares…? Dan 5 months ago 50/50.. govt. leaves a lot to be desired. Just stay away from Chi-Town at all costs! Paul Lubell 5 months ago Basically, to know the motto of a state, you have to have gone to elementary school there. Like many others, I missed only that one. Narrowed it down to two and selected the wrong one. As for who was born in Illinois, most of know that Lincoln was born in Kentucky, but if you answer quickly . . . Truth Manhattan 5 months ago 9/10. I thought the state motto was a trick question so I chose “Liberty & Independence” for the obvious irony. It should be “Live Free Or Stay Here.” ROBERT 5 months ago Incredible!!!!! 10 of 10, with a lucky guess on the motto. Lana 5 months ago I missed the state motto. jimmy 5 months ago 10 Out Of 10 Claydog 5 months ago 8/10 I could kick myself for answering Lincoln because I knew he was born in Kentucky. As for the motto I had no clue. Pat R 5 months ago 8 of 10 only due to eliminating answers I knew didn’t belong. John M. Goforth 5 months ago 10 out of 10, & I don’t live in Ill., never have Kreu 5 months ago tzzzable’s comment was the best! I got all 10, a rarity, and have only driven through the state a few times, never stopped, or wanted to; can’t stand Chicago. I credit it to my reading and love of American history, as once long ago, Chicago was “the (real) wild west,” a cowboy town that came to be because of the railway head for herding cattle to slaughterhouses there for shipment east. Beca 5 months ago Thinking as I guessed ‘what’ the motto could be since I didn’t learn it in history class – but considered the impact of the Civil War, date Illinois entered statehood, etc. Just didn’t consider the temperature of the Madison vs State Rights battle at its time of statehood The official state motto of Illinois is “State Sovereignty, National Union.” This motto was controversial after the Civil War when national unity was of prime importance. However, the Illinois legislature commanded that the motto remain the same, but the new design for the state seal and flag positioned the scroll so that “National Unity” is at the top. It remains unchanged and appears on the Illinois state seal and state flag lilly 5 months ago 5/10 Thomasz 3 months ago 10 out of 10 as an Illinois native, I hadn’t heard of that motto, but took a guess and got it right Cynthia 5 months ago This is my 3rd quiz today and I finally got 10 out of 10 and one of them was a pure guess that I got right which was the state motto. I had no idea what it was and I picked the right answer! State sovereignty, national union. Finally I guessed right! I lived in Illinois for the first 19 years of my life so I’m glad I did myself proud! Melinda 5 months ago Only 7/10. Don’t know much about that side of the country, especially the highways. KateL 5 months ago 8/10 JenRN 5 months ago 8/10 Mary 5 months ago 7/10 Dianne 5 months ago 7/10 Rich D 5 months ago 9/10 Pretty good. Raymond Summers 5 months ago 8/10 Did not get Wright right, and the motto. wpDiscuz440Would love your thoughts, please comment.x()x| ReplyInsert Login Login Join Renew Member Benefits Newsline Member Benefits Advocacy Our Actions About Advocacy Issues Get Involved Weekly Update Annual Report Find Your Representative AMAC App Better for America Podcast Book Club AMAC Blog FAQ About Us Overview Our Team Our Stance on Key Issues Magazine Medicare Games Voice Your Opinion in AMAC Polls AMAC in the Media AMAC Action AMAC Foundation Social Security Guarantee Prime Directives Brief Prime Directives Details The AMAC Store Sweepstakes Contact Advertise with AMAC Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy
