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Think you know the Hawkeye State? From its rich agricultural fields and historic landmarks to musical legends and unique geological wonders, test your knowledge of Iowa with this engaging general-knowledge quiz!
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The nickname pays tribute to Chief Black Hawk, a leader of the Sauk tribe. A local newspaper editor and a judge helped popularize the term in the 1830s to keep the chief's memory alive, and it became the official state nickname in 1838 before Iowa even achieved statehood.
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The Missouri River defines the western boundary between Iowa and Nebraska. On the eastern side, the Mississippi River forms the entire border, making Iowa the only US state whose eastern and western borders are formed entirely by rivers.
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Herbert Hoover, the 31st US President, was born in a simple two-room cottage in West Branch in 1874. He is the only US president born in the state of Iowa. The historic site also houses his presidential library and final resting place.
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The American Gothic House is located in Eldon, Iowa. Grant Wood spotted the small white home in 1930 and was captivated by its oversized window. Today, visitors can visit the house and even dress up in period clothing to recreate the famous painting.
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Iowa regularly leads the nation in corn production, harvesting billions of bushels every year. The state's rich, fertile soil and favorable climate make it a powerhouse for agriculture, also ranking at the top for soybean and pork production.
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Located in West Bend, this massive religious shrine is considered the largest grotto in the world. Designed and hand-built by Father Paul Dobberstein starting in 1912, it contains an incredible collection of minerals, fossils, and shells.
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Built in 1894 to connect the residential hilltop area to the downtown district, Snake Alley in Burlington consists of five half-curves and two quarter-curves. It was famously highlighted by Ripley's Believe It or Not! as the crookedest street in the world.
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Meredith Willson drew heavy inspiration from his childhood home of Mason City, Iowa, when writing the beloved 1957 musical. Today, fans can visit "The Music Man Square" in Mason City, which features a replica of the 1912 streetscape from the show.
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Physics professor John Vincent Atanasoff and graduate student Clifford Berry designed and built the computer at Iowa State University (then Iowa State College) between 1939 and 1942. It introduced key concepts like binary math and regenerative memory.
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The Loess Hills rise up to 200 feet above the Missouri River flatlands. They were formed by windblown dust during the last Ice Age. This rare landscape supports unique prairie plant communities that are not found anywhere else in the state.
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