Are you in love with Lake Michigan? Do you think Terre Haute is terrific? Can you think of nothing better to do than gaze out on golden fields of corn? If so (or not), this is your time, because it’s time for some Indiana trivia!
Indiana is at the heart of United States culture in more ways than one. In addition to residing near the center of the continental U.S. and placing just above the middle of U.S. states in terms of population, Indiana is also a focal point of U.S. culture, sports, and history. You’d be remiss if you didn’t know a thing or two about the Hoosier State!
Now prove your knowledge with some Indiana trivia questions and answers. Do you know when Indiana was admitted to the Union? Can you recall which basketball star got his start in the state? Do you know just what a Hoosier is? If so, you’re ready for the quiz!
Once you’re done with this Indiana trivia quiz, try out our quizzes on Chicago, California, and Hawaii trivia.
Which popular cartoon character lives in the state of Indiana?
Popeye The Sailor
Garfield
Peter Griffin
Homer Simpson
Which TV show, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, is set in Indiana?
Parks and Recreation
The Office
The Simpsons
The Good Place
What is the capital city of the state of Indiana?
Indianapolis
Green Bay
Bloomington
West Baden
What is the state bird of Indiana?
The Finch
The Pelican
The Cardinal
The Blue Jay
What is the highest point in the state of Indiana?
Tamarack Mountain
Henry County High Point
Hoosier Hill
Sand Hill
Which Great Lake can be found bordering the northwest of the state of Indiana?
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Lake Ontario
What is the abbreviation for the state of Indiana?
IN
IA
IL
ID
Which number state is Indiana, in terms of officially joining the United States?
19
13
23
15
What is the official state nickname for Indiana?
The Hoosier State
The Buckeye State
The Prairie State
The Bluegrass State
Which crop does nearly half of the farmland in Indiana produce?
Corn
Potatoes
Soybeans
Pumpkins
What Indiana town is the setting for the movie “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”?
Endora
Frogtown
Galt’s Gulch
Fawcett City
Which state does not border Indiana?
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
Ohio
In what time zone is most of the state of Indiana?
Mountain Time Zone
Western Time Zone
Eastern Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Who is regarded as one of the first Europeans to view the state of Indiana around 1614?
Captain John Smith
John Rut
Samuel de Champlain
Hernando de Soto
What object is located in the middle of Indiana’s state flag?
A Flower
An Eagle
A Tree
A Torch
Lewis and Clark’s expedition started from which Indiana town?
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Fort Vincennes
Which river creates the southern border of the state of Indiana?
White River
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Wabash River
What is the name of the NBA team in the state of Indiana?
The Cavaliers
The Bucks
The Pacers
The Pistons
Which country ceded Indiana to the United States after the American Revolution in 1783?
Spain
France
Britain
China
Which famous singer-songwriter was born in Gary, Indiana?
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Elvis Presley
Anita Baker
The founder of which fast food chain was born in Indiana?
Arby’s
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Starbucks
McDonald’s
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