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100
What is the state flower?
The violet 
100
Which president lived in Chicago before being elected?
Barack Obama
100
Chicago is famous for their __________ pizza.
Deep Dish
100
True or false: In the winter, the temperature can get down to -40 degrees with wind chill.
True
100
What is Illinois's top crop? They produce more than $12 billion worth a year.
Corn
200
What is the state bird?
The red Cardinal
200
True or False: President Lincoln was born in Illinois.
False. He moved there when he was 21 but started his political career in IL.
200
What is one topping on a Chicago style hot dog?
mustard, green relish, onion, dill pickle spear, tomato slices, peppers, and celery salt. 
200
What is the name of the Great Lake that borders Chicago?
Lake Michigan
200
The __________ Public Library is the largest library in the world and has over 2 million books.
Chicago
300
What is the official state snack? 
popcorn
300
When was Illinois founded?
1818
300
What is the name of this sandwich that originated in Chicago? 
Italian Beef sandwich.
300
Name one of the 5 states that touch Illinois.
Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Iowa
300
What are the names of the two professional baseball teams in Chicago?
White Sox & Cubs
400
Which bird is featured on the Illinois flag? (hint: it's not the state bird)
American Eagle 
400
The Great Chicago Fire in 1847 burned thousands of buildings. Legend states that the fire was caused by __________ knocking over a lantern.
a cow
400
The Gyro originated in Chicago, which culture does it come from? 
Greek cuisine.
400
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
400
Which style of music was extremely popular in Chicago in the early 1900's?
Jazz music
500
The nickname for Illinois is "The ________ State"
The Prairie State
500
In 1973, the __________ Tower was the tallest building in the world, standing at 1,450 ft. 
Sears (now called Willis)
500
Chicago style popcorn combines what 2 flavors?
Cheddar & Caramel
500
Southern Illinois is nicknamed Little _______ because the land reminded people of the Nile Valley.
Egypt
500
The ____________ zoo is the nation's oldest public zoo. It is also free!
Lincoln Park