25 Wisconsin Trivia Quiz Questions & Answers

By  King Hofer

How well do you know this state? Test your knowledge with our Wisconsin Trivia Quiz!

Whether you’re a local who has spent your life in the Badger State or a tourist who passed through on your way to explore what else this beautiful place has to offer, Wisconsin will have something that can satisfy every wanderlust.

From majestic lakes and pristine forests to amazing breweries and savory cheese curds- this gorgeous state is packed with remarkable activities and breathtaking attractions.

So test your knowledge about the state and take our fun Wisconsin Trivia Quiz- from general topics to the place’s landmarks and cultures. 

You’ll find our Wisconsin questions and answers at the bottom of this guide to check how you did- as well as instructions to remind you how to play the game

Note: As with all of our geography quizzes, there are five rounds, each with five questions, making this quiz out of 25 points.

Also included in this Wisconsin Trivia Quiz questions and answers are interesting facts about the state you may not yet know about.

You can also try our Minnesota Quiz, Michigan Quiz, or 50 States Quiz.

Free Wisconsin Trivia Quiz Questions

Wisconsin Quiz General Knowledge Questions

1. What is the two-letter state code for Wisconsin?

2. What is Wisconsin’s state nickname?

3. What is the Wisconsin state bird?

4. What are people from Wisconsin called?

5. What is the official state beverage of Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Quiz Geography Questions

1. Which of the Great Lakes makes up the East Border of Wisconsin?

2. Which of these Wisconsin cities is closest to Chicago, Illinois?

Bonus points if you can order by distance starting from Chicago, IL.

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3. What is Wisconsin’s most populated city?

4. How many lakes can be found in the state of Wisconsin?

5. What is the highest point in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Quiz History Questions

1. In what year was Wisconsin founded?

2. Which of the following indigenous groups were not present in Wisconsin?

3. What sweet treat was first consumed in Wisconsin in 1881?

4. Which city served as the childhood home of the world’s most famous magician Harry Houdini?

Milwaukee

Madison

Appleton

Green Bay

5. Who was the first governor of Wisconsin?

Nelson Dewey

Arthur MacArthur

George Peck

Walter Kohler 

Wisconsin Quiz Culture Questions

Wisconsin Quiz Culture Questions

1. Which legendary SNL cast member is from Wisconsin?

Chris Rock

Will Ferrell

Chris Farley

Adam Sandler

2. Which of these TV Shows is set in Wisconsin?

That 70’s Show

Parks and Rec

The Office

Martin

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3. Which famous guitar player and designer is from Wisconsin?

Slash

Les Paul

Jimmi Hendrix

Carlos Santana

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4. Which Wisconsin sports team has won the most championships in their respective sport?

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Brewers

Green Bay Packers

Wisconsin Badgers Football

5. How many waterparks are in Wisconsin Dells, the Waterpark Capital of the World?

 5

10

15

20 

Wisconsin Quiz Landmark Questions

Wisconsin Quiz Landmark Questions

1. Which City is the historic Hoan Bridge located in?

Madison

Milwaukee

Green Bay

Lake Geneva

2. Which famous vehicle manufacturer houses their iconic museum in Milwaukee?

Chevrolet

Indian Motorcycles

Harley Davidson

Ford Motor Company

3. Which State park features iconic rock formations and amazing hiking terrain around its namesake lake?

Devil’s Lake State Park

Chippewa River State Park

Badger State Park

Aztalan State Park

4. The NFL Superbowl trophy is named after which coach that earned all of his success at the historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

John Madden

Bear Bryant

Vince Lombardi

Lou Holtz

5. Which Wisconsin museum is known for its Wingspan architecture?

Milwaukee Public Museum

Madison Science Center

Milwaukee Museum of Natural History

Milwaukee Art Museum

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Wisconsin Quiz General Knowledge Answers

1. What is the two-letter state code for Wisconsin?

WI

WS

WC

WN

2. What is Wisconsin’s state nickname?

The Badger State

The Dairy State

The Cheese State

  The Beer State

3. What is the Wisconsin State bird?

Blue Jay

Cardinal

American Robin

Thrush

4. What are people from Wisconsin called?

Wisconsiners

Wisconsinites

Wisconsinies

Sconers

5. What is the official state beverage of Wisconsin?

Beer

Brandy

Milk

Sprecher’s Root Beer

Wisconsin Quiz Geography Answers  

1. Which of the Great Lakes makes up the East Border of Wisconsin?

Lake Huron

 Lake Erie

Lake Michigan

Lake Ontario 

2. Which of these Wisconsin cities is closest to Chicago, Illinois?

Racine (76.7 Miles)

Milwaukee (92.4 Miles)

Madison (147.3 Miles)

Green Bay (206.6 Miles)

3. What is Wisconsin’s most populated city?

Kenosha

Milwaukee

Madison

Green Bay

Wisconsin Trivia: Milwaukee has double the amount of people as the second most populated city, Madison.

4. How many lakes can be found in the state of Wisconsin?

2,000

10,000

500

15,000

5. What is the highest point in Wisconsin?

Timm’s Hill

Rib Mountain

Lookout Mountain

Harrison Hills

Wisconsin Quiz History Answers

1. In what year was Wisconsin founded?

1800

1790

1890

1848

Wisconsin Trivia: Wisconsin is the 30th state in the union!

Wisconsin Quiz General Knowledge Answers

1. What is the two-letter state code for Wisconsin?

WI

2. What is Wisconsin’s state nickname?

The Badger State

3. What is the Wisconsin State bird?

American Robin

4. What are people from Wisconsin called?

Wisconsinites

5. What is the official state beverage of Wisconsin?

Milk

Wisconsin Quiz Geography Answers

1. Which of the Great Lakes makes up the East Border of Wisconsin?

Lake Michigan

2. Which of these Wisconsin cities is closest to Chicago, Illinois?

Racine (76.7 Miles)

3. What is Wisconsin’s most populated city?

Milwaukee

Wisconsin Trivia: Milwaukee has double the amount of people as the second most populated city, Madison.

4. How many lakes can be found in the state of Wisconsin?

15,000

5. What is the highest point in Wisconsin?

Timm’s Hill

Wisconsin Quiz History Answers

1. In what year was Wisconsin founded?

1848

Wisconsin Trivia: Wisconsin is the 30th state in the union!

2. Which of the following indigenous groups were not present in Wisconsin?

The Menominee

Potawatomi

Ho-Chunk

Mojave

3. What sweet treat was first consumed in Wisconsin in 1881?

Ice Cream Sundae

Popsicle

Blueberry Pie

Carrot Cake

4. Which city served as the childhood home of the world’s most famous magician Harry Houdini?

Milwaukee

Madison

Appleton

Green Bay

Wisconsin Trivia: The city even has a museum dedicated to Houdini’s tricks. 

5. Who was the first governor of Wisconsin?

Nelson Dewey

Arthur MacArthur

George Peck

Walter Kohler 

Wisconsin Quiz Culture Answers

Wisconsin Quiz Culture Answers

1. Which legendary SNL cast member is from Wisconsin?

Chris Rock

Will Ferrell

Chris Farley

Adam Sandler

Wisconsin Trivia: Farley was born in Madison and attended Marquette University in Milwaukee.

2. Which of these TV Shows is set in Wisconsin?

That 70’s Show

Parks and Rec

The Office

Martin

Wisconsin Trivia: That 70’s Show is set in a fictional suburb of Green Bay called Point Place. The sequel series, That 90’s Show, released in January of 2023 is also set in Point Place.

3. Which famous guitar player and designer is from Wisconsin?

Slash

Les Paul

Jimmi Hendrix

Carlos Santana

Wisconsin Trivia: Waukesha native Les Paul invented the solid-body electric guitar that made rock n roll music possible.

4. Which Wisconsin sports team has won the most championships in their respective sport?

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Brewers

Green Bay Packers

Wisconsin Badgers Football

Wisconsin Trivia: The Green Bay Packers have the most championships in the league with 9 pre-Superbowl championships and 4 Superbowl wins.

5. How many waterparks are in Wisconsin Dells, the Waterpark Capital of the World?

 5

10

15

20 

Wisconsin Trivia: The Wisconsin Dells features indoor and outdoor waterparks and attracts visitors all year long.

Wisconsin Quiz Landmark Answers

Wisconsin Quiz Landmark Answers

1. Which City is the Historic Hoan Bridge Located in?

Madison

Milwaukee

Green Bay

Lake Geneva

Wisconsin Trivia: The Hoan Bridge is a Milwaukee icon that crosses an inlet of Lake Michigan and is often illuminated with special lights for holidays, awareness days, and local achievements.

2. Which famous vehicle manufacturer houses their iconic museum in Milwaukee?

Chevrolet

Indian Motorcycles

Harley Davidson

Ford Motor Company

Wisconsin Trivia: Harley Davidson was founded in Wisconsin and is still manufactured in the state.

3. Which state park features iconic rock formations and amazing hiking terrain around its namesake lake?

Devil’s Lake State Park

Chippewa River State Park

Badger State Park

Aztalan State Park

Wisconsin Trivia: Wisconsin is home to 66 state parks.

4. The NFL Superbowl trophy is named after which Coach that earned all of his success at the historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

John Madden

Bear Bryant

Vince Lombardi

Lou Holtz

5. Which Wisconsin museum is known for its Wingspan architecture?

Milwaukee Public Museum

Madison Science Center

Milwaukee Museum of Natural History

Milwaukee Art Museum

Wisconsin Trivia: The famous wings are called the Burke Brise Soliel and feature a moveable structure of 72 steel fins. The structure weighs 90 tons and has a 217-foot wingspan.

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