Core Academic Skills Assessment Indiana 2

Question 1

Which river forms the southern border of Indiana?

Accepted Answer

Ohio River

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

1816

Answer

Indiana became the 19th state on December 11, 1816.

Question 3

What is the official state bird of Indiana?

Accepted Answer

Cardinal

Answer

The Northern Cardinal was designated Indiana's state bird in 1933.

Question 4

The Indiana Dunes National Park borders which Great Lake?

Accepted Answer

Lake Michigan

Answer

Indiana Dunes National Park stretches along 15 miles of Lake Michigan's southern shore.

Question 5

Which Native American tribe gave Indiana its name?

Accepted Answer

Miami

Answer

Indiana means 'Land of the Indians,' most closely associated with the Miami people who were the dominant tribe in the region.

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