IL Constitution Test Review

Illinois was "discovered" by

• Lewis and Clark

• Martin and Lewis

• Marquette and Joliet

• Abercrombie and Fitch

The name "Illinois" was taken from

• A French explorer

• An Indian tribe

• A hilly region in the southern part of the state

• A British fort

Illinois became a state on

• September 8, 1808

• July 4, 1818

• December 3, 1818

• December 30, 1800

The first governor of Illinois was

• George Ryan

• George Halas

• James Bond

• Shadrach Bond

The first capital of Illinois was

• Cahokia

• Vandalia

• Kaskaskia

• Springfield

When did the current Illinois Constitution go into effect?

• 1917

• 1970

• 1971

• 1991

The river known as the "Father of all Rivers" is

• The Mississippi River

• The Missouri River

• The Illinois River

• The Kankakee River

Which of the following states does not border Illinois?

• Indiana

• Iowa

• Wisconsin

• Michigan

Which of the following is a problem caused by rivers?

• Flooding

• Fishing

• Boating

• Transportation

Which river forms part of our eastern boundary?

• Kaskaskia River

• Wabash River

• Mississippi River

• Rock River