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Exploring Indianapolis: A Quiz on the Circle City

Test your knowledge about Indianapolis, its history, landmarks, and unique characteristics with this engaging quiz.

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1 What is the leader of Indianapolis called?

2 When was Indianapolis established?

3 Opened in 1988, the ________ is the largest zoo in the state and is just west of downtown.

4 What is the total population of Indianapolis?

5 How many square miles is Indianapolis in area?

6 What is Indianapolis's nickname?

7 The Statehouse houses the Indiana General Assembly, the ________, state courts, and other state officials.

8 What timezone is Indianapolis in?

9 By the turn of the century, Indianapolis had become a large automobile manufacturer, rivaling the likes of ________.

10 What is the postcode of Indianapolis?

💡 Interesting Facts

  • since 1995 a quintet of untitled jazz musicians has been performing near Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis.
  • the 1913 Street Car Strike in Indianapolis, Indiana, lasted eight days and left four dead and hundreds injured.
  • the high school quiz competition Brain Game has aired on local television in Indianapolis since 1972.
  • residents of Indianapolis came to the aid of Confederate prisoners of war at Camp Morton, providing food, clothing, and nursing.
  • an Indianapolis architect was sent to Château de Malmaison to replicate a copy of it in Indianapolis' Washington Park neighborhood.
  • Indianapolis claims Charles H. Black as the inventor of the first internal combustion engine automobile, although his vehicle's ignition called for a kerosene torch.
  • Indianapolis's Scottish Rite Cathedral (pictured) is the largest building dedicated to Freemasonry in the United States, and features many measurements in multiples of 33.
  • Harold's Steer-In in Indianapolis' North Irvington Gardens Historic District was the site of a 2005 MasterCard commercial featuring quarterback Peyton Manning.
  • Governor of Indiana Samuel M. Ralston declared martial law in Indianapolis to end a workers strike in November 1913.
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