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100
What time zone is Illinois in?
Central time zone
100
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
100
Stephen Douglas' nickname was:
Little Giant
100
What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?
Mary Todd
100
Springfield is located in the (northern, central, or southern) part of the state.
central
200
What major lake touches Illinois on the north?
Lake Michigan
200
What major city is located in northeastern Illinois?
Chicago
200
Abraham Lincoln was the (fill in the blank) president.
16th
200
How many sons did Abraham Lincoln have?
4-can you name them?
200
What issue began the Civil War?
slavery
300
What river runs along the western border of Illinois?
Mississippi River
300
What destructive event happened in Chicago in 1871?
The Chicago Fire
300
Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln held many (fill in the blank) during the presidential campaign.
debates
300
What job did Abraham Lincoln have in Springfield?
Lawyer
300
How many branches of government are there?
3-can you name them?
400
What climate zone is Illinois in?
temperate
400
Name the first capital city of Illinois.
Kaskaskia
400
Stephen Douglas thought that what group of people should make a decision about slavery?
voters
400
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
400
Who is the head of the executive branch of government? Hint: He lives in a mansion in Springfield and is wanting to be re-elected in November.
governor Pat Quinn
500
List 5 states that border Illinois.
Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana
500
Name the second capital city of Illinois.
Vandalia
500
What state was Stephen Douglas born in?
Vermont
500
What war took place during Lincoln's presidency?
Civil War
500
What is the highest court in Illinois?
the Supreme Court