Think you're a true Chicagoan? Test your knowledge on the Windy City's rich history, vibrant culture, iconic locations, and significant events. Let's see how much you really know about Chicago!
1. When was the city of Chicago founded?
1855
1818
1847
1837
2. Which event in 1871 had a significant impact on Chicago's development?
Haymarket Riot
Chicago World’s Fair
Pullman Strike
The Great Chicago Fire
3. Who was the first African American mayor of Chicago?
Richard Daley
Harold Washington
Lori Lightfoot
Jane Byrne
4. What is the Chicago Cultural Center known for?
Live music performances
Free events and exhibitions
High-profile lectures
Historic library
5. Which of these is a renowned architectural tour in Chicago?
Chicago River Cruise
Skyline Aerial Tour
Museum Mile Tour
Navy Pier Walk
6. Which park in Chicago is home to the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture?
Grant Park
Lincoln Park
Washington Park
Millennium Park
7. Which Chicago building was once the tallest in the world?
Trump Tower
John Hancock Center
Aon Center
Willis Tower
8. What major event took place in Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
Voting reforms
Race riots
Labor strikes
Massive protests
9. Which style of music is Chicago notably famous for?
Jazz
Soul
House
Blues
10. Who was the renowned architect responsible for many buildings in Oak Park, Chicago?
Frank Lloyd Wright
Daniel Burnham
Louis Sullivan
Mies van der Rohe
11. Which sports team brought Chicago a historic NBA championship run in the 1990s?
Chicago Bulls
Miami Heat
Detroit Pistons
New York Knicks
12. What was the function of the historic Pullman district in Chicago?
