Urban & Country Wonders: How Much Do You Know About The Landmarks Of The Midwestern U.S.?

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Man-made monuments are renowned for their location, unique construction, and the history they tell — the history of mankind. They imply an intimate knowledge of our shared history, similarities, and experiences. And most importantly, they demonstrate our species' evolution.

Natural landmarks, on the other hand, remind us of how great our planet is. 

This quiz will test your knowledge of the landmarks located in the Midwestern region of the United States. The landmarks in this quiz are situated in the 10 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. 

Take our quiz and enjoy the marvels of the Midwest! 


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Midwest U.S. Landmarks Quiz Questions

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Question 1

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a significant tourist destination in Northern Indiana, attracting more than 50,000 visitors each year. On what university's campus is it located?

  • A
    Indiana University Bloomington
  • B
    Purdue University
  • C
    University of Notre Dame
  • D
    Goshen College

Question 2

The scene of a violent 1894 strike, what is the name of the National Monument area in Chicago that was established and formerly owned by a defunct railroad car company?

  • A
    The Studebaker National Monument
  • B
    The Tucker National Monument
  • C
    The Packard National Monument
  • D
    The Pullman National Monument

Question 3

One of America's most iconic bridges connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas of Michigan. Name this more than 5-mile long bridge.

  • A
    Five Mile Bridge
  • B
    Mackinac Bridge
  • C
    Chesapeake Bay Bridge
  • D
    Ambassador Bridge

Question 4

Which of the following prominent geological rock formations is located in Nebraska's Morrill County?

  • A
    Chimney Rock
  • B
    Rock Creek
  • C
    Devil's Tower
  • D
    Beacon Rock

Question 5

What is the playful nickname of Tahquamenon Falls, the third most voluminous vertical waterfall in the Eastern U.S., after Niagara and Cohoes Falls?

  • A
    "The Ice Cream Falls"
  • B
    "The Root Beer Falls"
  • C
    "The Rainbow Falls"
  • D
    "The Magical Falls"

Question 6

Built in 1881, what mansion located in Missouri is an important example of the Second Empire architecture style?

  • A
    The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion
  • B
    Daniel Boone Home
  • C
    Grant's Farm
  • D
    Corinthian Hall

Question 7

Where can you find Split Rock Lighthouse, regarded as one of the country's most stunning lighthouses?

  • A
    Wisconsin
  • B
    Missouri
  • C
    Minnesota
  • D
    Ohio

Question 8

Carhenge is a kitschy tourist attraction emulating England's Stonehenge, constructed entirely of old American cars. Where is it located?

  • A
    Ohio
  • B
    Illinois
  • C
    Nebraska
  • D
    Iowa

Question 9

Nebraska's Scotts Bluff National Monument was named after what fur trader who died there in 1928 in his early 20s?

  • A
    Kevin Scott
  • B
    James Scott
  • C
    Gunther Scott
  • D
    Hiram Scott

Question 10

What Midwest state houses the first and only museum devoted exclusively to John Wayne?

  • A
    Minnesota
  • B
    Missouri
  • C
    Michigan
  • D
    Iowa

Question 11

What Kiowa-Comanche artist designed the Keeper of the Plains sculpture, located near Wichita, Kansas?

  • A
    Quanah Parker Burgess
  • B
    Tim Saupitty
  • C
    Blackbear Bosin
  • D
    Woogie Watchetaker

Question 12

How tall is the Gateway Arch - aka St. Louis Arch - the world's tallest arch located in Missouri?

  • A
    540 ft
  • B
    876 ft
  • C
    345 ft
  • D
    630 ft

Question 13

Located in a town of the same name in Minnesota, what mine was once the world's biggest iron ore deposit?

  • A
    Carling Trend Mine
  • B
    Bingham Canyon Mine
  • C
    The Schuyler Mine
  • D
    Mountain Iron Mine

Question 14

What science museum in Kansas is home to the world's biggest collection of American and Russian spaceflight artifacts?

  • A
    OMSI
  • B
    Exploratorium
  • C
    The Franklin Institute
  • D
    Cosmosphere

Question 15

What's the official name of the bean-shaped sculpture, located in Chicago's Millenium Park and designed by Anish Kapoor?

  • A
    Cloud Gate
  • B
    Kapoor Gate
  • C
    Millennium Monument
  • D
    Balbo Monument

Question 16

Isle Royale National Park is one of the jewels of the Wolverine State. About how many isles does the Michigan park have?

  • A
    Around 250
  • B
    Less than 100
  • C
    Over 400
  • D
    Under 200

Question 17

What famous complex is an historic hotel in Indiana, once world-renowned as a mineral spring health spa?

  • A
    Hyatt Place Indianapolis Airport
  • B
    French Lick Resort
  • C
    Ironworks Hotel Indy
  • D
    West Baden Springs Hotel

Question 18

Château Laroche is a museum located in Ohio, often thought to be a haunted castle. What is the museum's nickname?

  • A
    Roaring Twenties Castle
  • B
    Dead Girls Castle
  • C
    Loveland Castle
  • D
    Dracula Castle

Question 19

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is located in Cleveland, Ohio and chronicles the evolution of rock music and its most successful artists. When did it open?

  • A
    1995
  • B
    1977
  • C
    1987
  • D
    2000

Question 20

One of the biggest fountains in the world is in Chicago, and is named for a philanthropist who donated it in honor of her brother. What is it called?

  • A
    Pulitzer Fountain
  • B
    Trevi Fountain
  • C
    Scott Memorial Fountain
  • D
    Buckingham Fountain

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