Capitals & Cities
Indianapolis
What is the capital of Indiana?
Northern Cardinal
What is Indiana’s state bird?
1816
What year did Indiana become a state?
Hoosier State
What is Indiana’s nickname?
Basketball
Which sport is most popular in Indiana?
Indianapolis
Which is the largest city in Indiana?
Peony
What is the state flower?
19th
What number state is Indiana?
Because of its central location and highways
Why is Indiana called “The Crossroads of America”?
Hoosiers
Name a famous basketball movie set in Indiana.
Indianapolis
What city hosts the famous Indianapolis 500?
Tulip Tree
What is the state tree?
Lake Michigan
Which Great Lake borders Indiana?
Crossroads of America
What nickname appears on Indiana license plates?
Corn
What crop is Indiana best known for producing?
Shipshewana
Name a well-known Amish community in Indiana
Firefly
What is the state insect?
Ohio River
What river forms most of Indiana’s southern border?
The Crossroads of America
What is Indiana’s state motto?
Steel & Manufacturing
What industry is important in northern Indiana?
Bloomington
Which city is home to Indiana University’s famous basketball program?
On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away
What is the state song?
Midwest
What region of the U.S. is Indiana in?
Crossroads of America
What interstate nickname describes Indiana as a travel hub?
Kurt Vonnegut
Name a famous author born in Indiana.