Chicago Flag
How many red stars are on the Chicago flag?
4
This giant rotating wheel was invented for the 1893 Fair to compete with the Eiffel Tower.
The Ferris Wheel
This fair was famous for using this "bright, glowing" type of lighting for the first time at night.
Neon lights
This man is known as the "Father of Chicago" and was the first permanent settler.
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
According to a famous legend (which might not be true!), this animal started the fire by knocking over a lantern in a barn.
O'Leary's cow
What do the two blue stripes on the flag represent?
The Chicago River and Lake Michigan
This famous "salty and sweet" popcorn and peanut snack debuted at this fair.
Cracker Jack
The 1933 Fair was all about the future. It featured a famous house called the "House of..." what?
The House of Tomorrow.
What was Du Sable's home used for besides living? Hint: He traded fur and supplies there.
Trading Post
Most of Chicago was built out of this material in 1871, which made the fire spread incredibly fast.
Wood
Every star on the Chicago flag has this many points.
6
What is the official name of this 1893 World's Fair?
Columbian Exposition
The 1933 Fair celebrated the "Century of Progress." How many years is a "Century"?
100 years
Du Sable's wife, Kitihawa, was a member of this Indigenous nation.
Potawotomi
This weather event had been missing for months before the fire, leaving the city very dry and "thirsty."
There was a drought, meaning there was no rain for a long time.
Which specific historical event does the very first star on the left represent?
Fort Dearborn
This clothing fastener was called a "clasp locker" when it was shown at the fair. Today we use it on our backpacks.
The zipper
This futuristic ride carried people 200 feet in the air across the fairgrounds in "rocket cars" that looked like they were flying over the water.
The Sky Ride
Before it was a city, the area was a swamp. The name "Chicago" comes from the word "Chigagou" meaning what?
Stinky onion
This specific star on the Chicago flag (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th) represents the Great Chicago Fire.
The 2nd star
The white stripes on the flag aren't just empty space; they represent the three "sides" of the city. Name them.
North Side, West Side, and South Side.
Which star (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th) on the flag represents the 1893 World's Fair?
3rd
This exhibit featured a special glass "crib" that used technology to keep tiny, sick babies warm and safe so they could grow healthy.
In 1803, the U.S. government built this wooden structure to protect the river.
Fort Dearborn
This famous stone building on Michigan Avenue was one of the only public structures to survive the fire. It still stands today!
The Chicago Water Tower