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US Illinois State History Test 8

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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History State History (University) University (USA History) USA USA History Standards & AP
What is this test? for University History, USA — University (USA History) level, USA.
For University students studying History in the USA
Section: History State History (University) · Education: University · Part: History State History (University) · Country: USA

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Which became a state last, Illinois or Connecticut?
A) Illinois
B) Neither
C) Connecticut
D) Same year
Question 2
Which was the 21st state?
A) Maryland
B) Illinois
C) North Carolina
D) Virginia
Question 3
Which became a state last, Illinois or North Dakota?
A) Neither
B) Illinois
C) North Dakota
D) Same year
Question 4
Which state is called the Prairie State?
A) Texas
B) Maine
C) Florida
D) Illinois
Question 5
Springfield is the capital of which state?
A) Illinois
B) Maine
C) Idaho
D) Ohio
Question 6
Which became a state first, Illinois or Arizona?
A) Same year
B) Illinois
C) Neither
D) Arizona
Question 7
Which became a state first, Illinois or Texas?
A) Neither
B) Texas
C) Illinois
D) Same year
Question 8
Which became a state last, Illinois or Nebraska?
A) Illinois
B) Neither
C) Same year
D) Nebraska
Question 9
Which became a state last, Illinois or Delaware?
A) Illinois
B) Delaware
C) Same year
D) Neither
Question 10
Which became a state first, Illinois or Rhode Island?
A) Neither
B) Rhode Island
C) Illinois
D) Same year
Question 11
Which became a state first, Illinois or Utah?
A) Neither
B) Same year
C) Illinois
D) Utah
Question 12
Between Illinois and Louisiana, which became a state first?
A) Same year
B) Neither
C) Illinois
D) Louisiana
Question 13
Did Illinois or Kentucky become a state first?
A) Kentucky
B) Same year
C) Neither
D) Illinois
Question 14
Did Illinois or Massachusetts become a state last?
A) Massachusetts
B) Illinois
C) Neither
D) Same year
Question 15
Between Illinois and Alabama, which became a state first?
A) Same year
B) Alabama
C) Illinois
D) Neither
Question 16
Which of the following best defines the capital of Illinois?
A) Riverside
B) Portland
C) None of the above
D) Springfield
Question 17
Between Illinois and Florida, which became a state last?
A) Florida
B) Illinois
C) Neither
D) Same year
Question 18
Between Illinois and Delaware, which became a state first?
A) Same year
B) Delaware
C) Illinois
D) Neither
Question 19
Between Illinois and Louisiana, which became a state last?
A) Same year
B) Louisiana
C) Illinois
D) Neither
Question 20
Between Illinois and Maine, which became a state last?
A) Same year
B) Neither
C) Illinois
D) Maine

About This Test

For Elementary to University (USA) — U.S. History from Colonial to modern era and World History across ancient to contemporary, including state history and AP. Section: History, USA.

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