Urban & Country Wonders: How Much Do You Know About The Landmarks Of The Midwestern U.S.?
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Landmarks give us a sense of belonging. Monuments and natural marvels serve as a gateway to a place and as an inspiration for tourism. How well do you know the Midwestern region of the United States and its landmarks? Take our quiz to find out!
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?
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AIndiana University Bloomington
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BPurdue University
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CUniversity of Notre Dame
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DGoshen College
University of Notre Dame
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is located on the University of Notre Dame campus, and serves as the mother church of the congregation of Holy Cross in the United States. The gothic cathedral has 44 enormous stained glass windows and artwork by Vatican painter Luigi Gregori. It's America's tallest university chapel.
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?
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AThe Studebaker National Monument
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BThe Tucker National Monument
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CThe Packard National Monument
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DThe Pullman National Monument
The Pullman National Monument
The Pullman National Monument is a Chicago landmark built as a facility to manufacture the renowned Pullman sleeper cars. In 2015, the area was designated a National Monument, making it part of the National Park System.
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.
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AFive Mile Bridge
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BMackinac Bridge
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CChesapeake Bay Bridge
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DAmbassador Bridge
Mackinac Bridge
The Mackinac Bridge connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas of Michigan. It's 26,372 feet long and is the world's 24th-longest suspension bridge. The bridge, which had been envisioned since the 1880s, was designed by David B. Steinman, and was finally built in 1957 after decades of struggle.
Question 4
Which of the following prominent geological rock formations is located in Nebraska's Morrill County?
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AChimney Rock
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BRock Creek
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CDevil's Tower
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DBeacon Rock
Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock is a notable geological feature in western Nebraska's Morrill County. The rock rises almost 300 feet above the surrounding valley, reaching a height of 4,228 feet above sea level. Chimney Rock was named a National Historic Site in 1956 and since then it's been a popular attraction in Nebraska.
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?
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A"The Ice Cream Falls"
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B"The Root Beer Falls"
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C"The Rainbow Falls"
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D"The Magical Falls"
"The Root Beer Falls"
The Tahquamenon Falls are a pair of waterfalls located in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The water is distinctively brown due to tannins leaked by the cedar swamps. As a result, the upper falls is nicknamed "The Root Beer Falls."
Question 6
Built in 1881, what mansion located in Missouri is an important example of the Second Empire architecture style?
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AThe Harvey M. Vaile Mansion
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BDaniel Boone Home
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CGrant's Farm
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DCorinthian Hall
The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion
The Vaile Mansion is located in Independence, Missouri, and is a locally-important example of Second Empire architecture, built in 1881 for industrialist Harvey M. Vaile. The mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, and was recognized as a local landmark in 2002.
Question 7
Where can you find Split Rock Lighthouse, regarded as one of the country's most stunning lighthouses?
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AWisconsin
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BMissouri
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CMinnesota
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DOhio
Minnesota
The Split Rock Lighthouse is located on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. Designed by Ralph Russel Tinkham, the lighthouse was built in 1910 at the cost of $75,000. Even today, it's considered one of the most stunning lighthouses in the United States.
Question 8
Carhenge is a kitschy tourist attraction emulating England's Stonehenge, constructed entirely of old American cars. Where is it located?
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AOhio
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BIllinois
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CNebraska
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DIowa
Nebraska
Located in Alliance, Nebraska, Carhenge replicates England's Stonehenge, but instead of using huge standing stones, Carhenge is constructed entirely of old American cars that have been spray-painted gray. The monument was built in 1986 by Jim Reinders.
Question 9
Nebraska's Scotts Bluff National Monument was named after what fur trader who died there in 1928 in his early 20s?
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AKevin Scott
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BJames Scott
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CGunther Scott
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DHiram Scott
Hiram Scott
Scotts Bluff National Monument is located in western Nebraska and it contains over 3,000 acres of historic overland, mixed-grass prairie, rocky badlands, and riparian habitat. The monument was named after Hiram Scott, a clerk who died on the bluff in 1828.
Question 10
What Midwest state houses the first and only museum devoted exclusively to John Wayne?
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AMinnesota
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BMissouri
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CMichigan
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DIowa
Iowa
The John Wayne Birthplace & Museum is located in Winterset, Iowa, and was the iconic actor's childhood four-room home. These days it has the world's greatest collection of John Wayne memorabilia, including original film posters, costumes, screenplays as well as one of his customized cars.
Question 11
What Kiowa-Comanche artist designed the Keeper of the Plains sculpture, located near Wichita, Kansas?
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AQuanah Parker Burgess
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BTim Saupitty
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CBlackbear Bosin
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DWoogie Watchetaker
Blackbear Bosin
The 44-foot Keeper of the Plains sculpture was designed by Blackbear Bosin. Multiple exhibits about the indigenous tribes who formerly inhabited the region surround the base of the monument, as do numerous fire pits.
Question 12
How tall is the Gateway Arch - aka St. Louis Arch - the world's tallest arch located in Missouri?
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A540 ft
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B876 ft
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C345 ft
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D630 ft
630 ft
The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot landmark located in St. Louis, Missouri, Shaped like a weighted catenary, it holds the distinction of being the world's largest arch, as well as the tallest accessible building in Missouri. According to some accounts, it is the Western Hemisphere's tallest man-made monument.
Question 13
Located in a town of the same name in Minnesota, what mine was once the world's biggest iron ore deposit?
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ACarling Trend Mine
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BBingham Canyon Mine
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CThe Schuyler Mine
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DMountain Iron Mine
Mountain Iron Mine
Mountain Iron Mine is a defunct mine located in Mountain Iron, Minnesota. It was the first mine on the Mesabi Range, and the world's biggest iron ore deposit when first established. Although the site has been dormant since 1956, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968.
Question 14
What science museum in Kansas is home to the world's biggest collection of American and Russian spaceflight artifacts?
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AOMSI
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BExploratorium
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CThe Franklin Institute
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DCosmosphere
Cosmosphere
Cosmosphere is a space museum and STEM teaching facility located in Hutchinson, Kansas. The museum is home to approximately 13,000 American and Russian spaceflight artifacts — the world's biggest collection. It also has globally-renowned teaching programs.
Question 15
What's the official name of the bean-shaped sculpture, located in Chicago's Millenium Park and designed by Anish Kapoor?
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ACloud Gate
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BKapoor Gate
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CMillennium Monument
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DBalbo Monument
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture designed by the British-Indian artist Sir Anish Kapoor that serves as the focal point of the AT&T Plaza in Chicago's Millennium Park. In the early 2000s, the artwork was nicknamed "The Bean" because of its shape, a nickname Kapoor first despised but eventually embraced. The sculpture incorporates many of Kapoor's creative themes and is popular with visitors for its unusual reflecting qualities.
Question 16
Isle Royale National Park is one of the jewels of the Wolverine State. About how many isles does the Michigan park have?
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AAround 250
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BLess than 100
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COver 400
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DUnder 200
Over 400
Isle Royale National Park is located in Michigan, and encompasses Isle Royale and over 400 tiny nearby islands, as well as the surrounding waters of Lake Superior. Isle Royale is 45 miles long and 9 miles wide, making it the world's fourth-largest lake island. It's also Lake Superior's biggest natural island.
Question 17
What famous complex is an historic hotel in Indiana, once world-renowned as a mineral spring health spa?
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AHyatt Place Indianapolis Airport
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BFrench Lick Resort
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CIronworks Hotel Indy
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DWest Baden Springs Hotel
French Lick Resort
The French Licks Spring Resort was originally recognized as a mineral spring health spa. Between 1941 and 1946, when it was owned and operated by a former mayor of Indianapolis, Thomas Taggart, the hotel drew a large number of stylish, rich, and prominent visitors. Ever since then, it has remained a prominent Indiana landmark.
Question 18
Château Laroche is a museum located in Ohio, often thought to be a haunted castle. What is the museum's nickname?
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ARoaring Twenties Castle
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BDead Girls Castle
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CLoveland Castle
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DDracula Castle
Loveland Castle
Château Laroche is often referred to as Loveland Castle, and was built by a commander and World War I veteran in the 1920s. Over the years, reports of the castle being haunted have been circulating, very often originating from the castle's volunteer knights.
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?
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A1995
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B1977
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C1987
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D2000
1995
The museum opened on September 1, 1995, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Yoko Ono and Little Richard, among others, in front of over 10,000 people. The day after, Cleveland Stadium hosted an all-star concert with artists such as Bob Dylan, Al Green, Iggy Pop, and Bruce Springsteen.
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?
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APulitzer Fountain
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BTrevi Fountain
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CScott Memorial Fountain
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DBuckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain is a National Historic Landmark located in the heart of the Grant Park in Chicago. It's one of the world's biggest fountains, built in 1927. It is intended to allegorically symbolize the neighboring Lake Michigan. Throughout winter, the fountain is illuminated in festive lights.
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