Test your knowledge of Wichita, Kansas! This quiz covers everything from the city's rich history to its famous landmarks and local culture. Discover interesting facts about the Air Capital of the World and see how much you really know.
1. Which iconic Wichita landmark features a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture of an Indigenous warrior?
Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Wichita Mid-America All-Indian Center
Keeper of the Plains
Exploration Place
2. In which year was Wichita officially founded?
1872
1871
1870
1869
3. Which Wichita-born actress starred in the TV show 'Cheers'?
Kirstie Alley
Vivian Vance
Bette Midler
Annette Bening
4. What is the name of Wichita's professional baseball team?
Wichita Aviators
Wichita Thunderbirds
Wichita Wranglers
Wichita Wind Surge
5. Which annual Wichita festival features a parade, block party, and hot air balloon rides?
Tallgrass Film Festival
Riverfest
Autumn & Art Festival
ICT Fest
6. What historical event took place at Wichita's Dockum Drugstore in 1958?
Political rally
Civil war battle
Sit-in protest
Economic summit
7. Which museum in Wichita houses an extensive collection of American art?
Kansas Aviation Museum
Wichita Art Museum
Ulrich Museum of Art
Museum of World Treasures
8. What name is given to the outdoor science and discovery center on the Arkansas River in Wichita?
Discovery Station
Arkansas Centre
Exploration Place
Science Center Wichita
9. Which aviation pioneer founded a successful airplane manufacturing company in Wichita?
Clyde Cessna
Lloyd Stearman
William Lear
Walter Beech
10. Which Wichita attraction is known for its botanical gardens, featuring themed gardens and an arboretum?
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Woodland Garden
Riverside Garden
Chisholm Creek Park
11. What special cultural significance does Wichita's Old Town district hold?
Entertainment district
Historic market
Industrial zone
Educational hub
12. What local dish is Wichita known for, particularly popular at the NuWay restaurant?