Core Academic Skills Assessment Indiana 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which river forms the southern border of Indiana?
- Ohio River (Correct answer)
- Wabash River
- White River
- Tippecanoe River
Correct answer: Ohio River
The Ohio River forms the entire southern border of Indiana, separating it from Kentucky.
Question 2: Indiana was admitted to the Union in which year?
- 1803
- 1816 (Correct answer)
- 1821
- 1837
Correct answer: 1816
Indiana became the 19th state on December 11, 1816.
Question 3: What is the official state bird of Indiana?
- Robin
- Cardinal (Correct answer)
- Blue Jay
- Eastern Goldfinch
Correct answer: Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal was designated Indiana's state bird in 1933.
Question 4: The Indiana Dunes National Park borders which Great Lake?
- Lake Erie
- Lake Huron
- Lake Michigan (Correct answer)
- Lake Superior
Correct answer: Lake Michigan
Indiana Dunes National Park stretches along 15 miles of Lake Michigan's southern shore.
Question 5: Which Native American tribe gave Indiana its name?
- Shawnee
- Miami (Correct answer)
- Potawatomi
- Delaware
Correct answer: Miami
Indiana means 'Land of the Indians,' most closely associated with the Miami people who were the dominant tribe in the region.
Question 6: What is Indiana's rank among U.S. states by total land area?
- 28th
- 38th (Correct answer)
- 48th
- 18th
Correct answer: 38th
Indiana ranks 38th in total land area among the 50 states, covering about 36,420 square miles.
Question 7: Which Indiana city serves as the seat of Marion County?
- Fort Wayne
- Evansville
- Indianapolis (Correct answer)
- South Bend
Correct answer: Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the county seat of Marion County and also serves as Indiana's state capital.
Core Academic Skills Assessment Indiana 2
Which river forms the southern border of Indiana?