How Well Do You Know Lansing?

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How Well Do You Know Lansing? - Quiz


Find out how well you know Lansing, Michigan.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Michigan's capital was originally located in which city?

    • A.

      Ann Arbor

    • B.

      Detroit

    • C.

      Jackson

    Correct Answer
    B. Detroit
    Explanation
    Detroit is the correct answer because it was the original location of Michigan's capital. Detroit served as the capital of Michigan from the time the state was admitted to the Union in 1837 until 1847 when the capital was moved to Lansing.

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  • 2. 

    Which company helped transform Lansing into a center for automobile manufacturing?

    • A.

      REO Motor Car Company

    • B.

      Chrystler Corporation

    • C.

      Ford Motor Company

    Correct Answer
    A. REO Motor Car Company
    Explanation
    The REO Motor Car Company helped transform Lansing into a center for automobile manufacturing.

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  • 3. 

    Lansing is located at the intersection of the Grand and which other river?

    • A.

      Shiawassee

    • B.

      Red Cedar

    • C.

      Maple

    Correct Answer
    B. Red Cedar
    Explanation
    Lansing is located at the intersection of the Grand and Red Cedar rivers.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of Lansing's Class "A" baseball team's mascot?

    • A.

      Luggy

    • B.

      Nutty Lug

    • C.

      Big Lug

    Correct Answer
    C. Big Lug
    Explanation
    Big Lug is the correct answer because it is the name of Lansing's Class "A" baseball team's mascot. The question is asking for the mascot's name, and Big Lug is the only option provided that matches this description. Luggy and Nutty Lug are not mentioned as mascots, so they can be ruled out as incorrect options.

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  • 5. 

    What was the name of Lansing's semi-pro football team?

    • A.

      The Cardinals

    • B.

      The Crusaders

    • C.

      The Capitals

    Correct Answer
    B. The Crusaders
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Crusaders. This suggests that Lansing had a semi-pro football team called The Crusaders.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is one of Lansing's Sister Cities?

    • A.

      Otsu, Japan

    • B.

      Rostov, Russia

    • C.

      Puebla, Mexico

    Correct Answer
    A. Otsu, Japan
    Explanation
    Otsu, Japan is one of Lansing's Sister Cities. Sister Cities are partnerships between cities in different countries that aim to foster cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and friendship. Lansing has established a Sister City relationship with Otsu, Japan, indicating a strong bond and collaboration between the two cities.

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  • 7. 

    Which popular action movie actor hales from Lansing?

    • A.

      Chuck Norris

    • B.

      Sylvester Stallone

    • C.

      Steven Seagall

    Correct Answer
    C. Steven Seagall
    Explanation
    Steven Seagall is the correct answer because he is a popular action movie actor who hales from Lansing.

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  • 8. 

    What was the first year for the Common Ground Music Festival?

    • A.

      1997

    • B.

      1999

    • C.

      2000

    Correct Answer
    B. 1999
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1999. This means that the first year for the Common Ground Music Festival was in 1999.

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