Wisconsin Cities And Town's With Native American Origins

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Who knew all the places we live and vist orginated from Native American orgins? Click through to see how well you know your beloved Wisconsin

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1.

This name orginates from the Ojibwa name for the Wisconsin River, “Wishkonsing.”
- A.
  
  Wisconsin
- B.
  
  Shorewood
- C.
  
  Middelton
- D.
  
  West Bend
Correct Answer
A. Wisconsin

Explanation
The correct answer is Wisconsin because the name originates from the Ojibwa name for the Wisconsin River, "Wishkonsing."

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This County means “Big Pipe” in Ojibwa. It was used to describe the shape of the river bend.
- A.
  
  Sheboygan
- B.
  
  Mercer
- C.
  
  Eau Claire
- D.
  
  Fish Creek
Correct Answer
A. Sheboygan

Explanation
Sheboygan is the correct answer because it means "Big Pipe" in Ojibwa. This name was used to describe the shape of the river bend.

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3.

The name the Ho-Chunk and other American Indians have called the Madison area for thousands of years, meaning "Four Lakes" in the Ho-Chunk language. It also happens to be the new name of a UW-Madison Lake Shore Residence Hall.
- A.
  
  Mequon
- B.
  
  Fitchburg
- C.
  
  Dejope
- D.
  
  Racine
Correct Answer
C. Dejope

Explanation
Dejope is the correct answer because it is the name that the Ho-Chunk and other American Indians have called the Madison area for thousands of years, meaning "Four Lakes" in the Ho-Chunk language. It is also the new name of a UW-Madison Lake Shore Residence Hall.

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The name for this important city originated from the Algonquin word "Millioki" which means "gathering place by the water."
- A.
  
  Kenosha
- B.
  
  Milwaukee
- C.
  
  Franklin
- D.
  
  Madison
Correct Answer
B. Milwaukee

Explanation
Milwaukee is the correct answer because the explanation states that the name for this important city originated from the Algonquin word "Millioki," which means "gathering place by the water." Milwaukee is known for its location on the western shore of Lake Michigan, making it a city by the water and aligning with the meaning of the Algonquin word.

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This small city was named after an important Chief of the Menominee tribe.
- A.
  
  Oconomowoc
- B.
  
  Oshkosh
- C.
  
  Amery
- D.
  
  Cudahy
Correct Answer
B. Oshkosh

Explanation
Oshkosh is the correct answer because it is a small city that was named after an important Chief of the Menominee tribe. The other options, Oconomowoc, Amery, and Cudahy, do not have any connection to the Menominee tribe or their chief. Therefore, Oshkosh is the most suitable answer based on the given information.

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This central Wisconsin city is named after a Chippewa word meaning "far away."
- A.
  
  Williams Bay
- B.
  
  De Pere
- C.
  
  Columbus
- D.
  
  Wausau
Correct Answer
D. Wausau

Explanation
Wausau is the correct answer because it is a central Wisconsin city named after a Chippewa word meaning "far away." This explanation is supported by the fact that Wausau fits the description given in the question.

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This Wisconsin city’s name comes from the Winnebago word meaning "running water."
- A.
  
  Eagle River
- B.
  
  Horicon
- C.
  
  Abbotsford
- D.
  
  Neenah
Correct Answer
D. Neenah

Explanation
Neenah is the correct answer because it is the Wisconsin city whose name comes from the Winnebago word meaning "running water."

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This small city is named after the Menominee word meaning "thorn in the island."
- A.
  
  Marion
- B.
  
  Milwaukee
- C.
  
  Menash
- D.
  
  Waupaca
Correct Answer
C. Menash

Explanation
Menash is the correct answer because it is a city in Wisconsin that is indeed named after the Menominee word meaning "thorn in the island." This explanation is supported by the fact that the other options, Marion, Milwaukee, and Waupaca, do not have any known connection to the Menominee word or its meaning.

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This town is named after a Potowatomi word which meaning "a ladle or a bend in the stream."
- A.
  
  Wisconsin Rapids
- B.
  
  Appleton
- C.
  
  West Bend
- D.
  
  Mukwonago
Correct Answer
D. Mukwonago

Explanation
Mukwonago is the correct answer because it is the town that is named after a Potowatomi word meaning "a ladle or a bend in the stream." This suggests that the name Mukwonago has its origins in the Potowatomi language and refers to a specific geographical feature or object.

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This is a small town in southeastern Wisconsin named after a Potowatomi word meaning "water fall" in the vicinity.
- A.
  
  Oconomowoc
- B.
  
  Whitefish Bay
- C.
  
  Bayfield
- D.
  
  Alma
Correct Answer
A. Oconomowoc

Explanation
Oconomowoc is the correct answer because it is a small town in southeastern Wisconsin that is named after a Potowatomi word meaning "water fall" in the vicinity. This suggests that there is a water fall in or near Oconomowoc, making it the most suitable option among the given choices.

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This city is named after the Chippewa word meaning "river of bad spirits."
- A.
  
  Cornell
- B.
  
  Delavan
- C.
  
  Fond du Lac
- D.
  
  Manitowoc
Correct Answer
D. Manitowoc

Explanation
Manitowoc is the correct answer because it is known to be named after the Chippewa word meaning "river of bad spirits." This suggests that the city has a historical connection to the Chippewa people and their beliefs about the spiritual nature of the river.

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This is a small town in northeastern Wisconsin named after a Menominee word meaning "wild rice people."
- A.
  
  Menominee Falls
- B.
  
  Evansville
- C.
  
  Kiel
- D.
  
  Markesan
Correct Answer
A. Menominee Falls

Explanation
Menominee Falls is the correct answer because it is a small town in northeastern Wisconsin. The town is named after a Menominee word meaning "wild rice people," which suggests a historical connection to the Menominee Native American tribe. This explanation aligns with the given information about the town's name and location in northeastern Wisconsin.

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This County located in in southeastern Wisconsin comes from the Chippewa Tribe word meaning "little fox."
- A.
  
  Nekoosa
- B.
  
  Loyal
- C.
  
  Waukesha
- D.
  
  Mequon
Correct Answer
C. Waukesha

Explanation
Waukesha is the correct answer because it is a county located in southeastern Wisconsin. The word "Waukesha" comes from the Chippewa Tribe and means "little fox."

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14.

1. This small town in central Wisconsin has a name that means "day break or dawn."
- A.
  
  Rhinelander
- B.
  
  Waupun
- C.
  
  Oconto
- D.
  
  Platteville
Correct Answer
B. Waupun

Explanation
Waupun is the correct answer because it is a small town in central Wisconsin that has a Native American name meaning "day break or dawn." This explanation is consistent with the information provided in the question.

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Wisconsin Cities And Town's With Native American Origins

This name orginates from the Ojibwa name for the Wisconsin River, “Wishkonsing.”

This County means “Big Pipe” in Ojibwa. It was used to describe the shape of the river bend.

The name the Ho-Chunk and other American Indians have called the Madison area for thousands of years, meaning "Four Lakes" in the Ho-Chunk language. It also happens to be the new name of a UW-Madison Lake Shore Residence Hall.

The name for this important city originated from the Algonquin word "Millioki" which means "gathering place by the water."

This small city was named after an important Chief of the Menominee tribe.

This central Wisconsin city is named after a Chippewa word meaning "far away."

This Wisconsin city’s name comes from the Winnebago word meaning "running water."

This small city is named after the Menominee word meaning "thorn in the island."

This town is named after a Potowatomi word which meaning "a ladle or a bend in the stream."

This is a small town in southeastern Wisconsin named after a Potowatomi word meaning "water fall" in the vicinity.

This city is named after the Chippewa word meaning "river of bad spirits."

This is a small town in northeastern Wisconsin named after a Menominee word meaning "wild rice people."

This County located in in southeastern Wisconsin comes from the Chippewa Tribe word meaning "little fox."

1. This small town in central Wisconsin has a name that means "day break or dawn."