Indiana: History, Names, and Sports

What is one theory about the origin of the nickname 'Hoosier' for Indiana?

• It originated from a poem published in the Indianapolis Journal.

• It was a term used by Native Americans.

• It was a name given by European settlers.

• It was derived from a local animal species.

What does the name 'Indiana' signify?

• Land of the Settlers

• Land of the Hoosiers

• Land of the Indians

• Land of the Europeans

Which of the following is NOT a city name in Indiana?

• Santa Claus

• Norway

• Mexico

• Paris

What is a famous sporting event held in Indiana?

• The Super Bowl

• The Boston Marathon

• The Indianapolis 500

• The Kentucky Derby

Where was the first professional baseball game played?

• New York, New York

• Chicago, Illinois

• Fort Wayne, Indiana

• Cleveland, Ohio