Q 01/05

Indianapolis is the capital and county seat of which county?

A) Marion

B) Hamilton

C) Hendricks

D) Johnson

Answer · why

A) Marion

Since the 1970 Unigov consolidation the city and county are nearly coterminous.

Q 02/05

In what year was Indianapolis established as a planned city for Indiana's state government?

A) 1866

B) 1821

C) 1836

D) 1851

Answer · why

B) 1821

The state government did not actually move there from the old capital until 1825.

Q 03/05

Who platted the original mile-square city with Elias Pym Fordham?

A) Ovid Butler

B) Samuel Henderson

C) Alexander Ralston

D) Pierre L'Enfant

Answer · why

C) Alexander Ralston

Ralston had helped survey Washington, D.C., which explains the radial avenues.

Q 04/05

Where was Indiana's state capital before it moved to Indianapolis in 1825?

A) Vincennes

B) Madison

C) Fort Wayne

D) Corydon

Answer · why

D) Corydon

The old capitol in Corydon still stands as a state historic site.

Q 05/05

What is the city's official slogan?

A) Crossroads of America

B) Circle City

C) Racing Capital of the World

D) Heart of the Heartland

Answer · why

A) Crossroads of America

It reflects the city's role as a rail and highway hub.