Illinois Scavenger Hunt
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Illinois Scavenger Hunt
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Before beginning this hunt, be sure to print out the Illinois Scavenger Hunt worksheet to record your answers. Use the links to answer these questions about our great state -- Illinois! Some of the answers will be easy to find. For others you'll need to look beyond the first page to other pages within a site to find the answer. When you want to return to this page, use the back button at the top of the browser. GOOD LUCK!
| 1. In what year was Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home built? | |
| 2. Who were the first Europeans to make their homes in Illinois? | |
| 3. When the pioneers first settled in Illinois in the 1800's they avoided prairies and settled close to rivers and forests. Why? | |
| 4. Illinois has had 3 different state capitals. Name the 3 cities that served as Illinois' state capital in order from our 1st capital to our capital today. | |
| 5. What 2 French explorers are credited with discovering Illinois? Tell something about their expedition. | |
| 6. Choose a historic site. Tell where it is located and why it is important to Illinois' history. | |
| 7. What are the 5 largest cities in Illinois? | |
| 8. Who is the mayor of Springfield, Illinois? | |
| 9. Lincoln's mother died of "milk sickness" when he was 9 years old. Tell something about this disease and how someone might have gotten it. | |
| 10. Go back to any of the web sites and find an interesting fact you learned about Illinois. |
This activity adapted from original work done by Marsha Sheinin and Joan Hoexter.