Category: Bing Homapage Quiz

Who created the famous painting ‘Irises’?

A Monet
B Picasso
C Van Gogh

Fact: ‘Irises’ was painted by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh in 1889. Part of a larger series of works from this period, the painting captures a vibrant landscape with a dynamic, cropped composition. Van Gogh brought the irises to life with bold, expressive brushstrokes and his signature impasto technique, adding rich texture and movement to the canvas. The deep blue and violet flowers stand in contrast with green leaves, warm red-orange earth, and hints of yellow in the background.

Correct Answer: Van Gogh

Which state claims the iris as one of its official flowers?

A Tennessee
B Georgia
C Alabama

Fact: In 1973, Tennessee officially recognized the iris as the state’s cultivated flower. Irises bloom in a variety of colors and the legislation did not specify a particular shade. However, by popular consensus, the purple iris is widely regarded as one of the state flowers.

Correct Answer: Tennessee

Question 1: Today we’re in the Minnesota State Capitol. Where is it?

A St. Paul
B Minneapolis
C St. Cloud

The Minnesota State Capitol is the third Capitol building in Minnesota’s history. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert, it was completed in 1905. Between 2013 and 2017, the building underwent a major restoration, which included updating infrastructure, installing new mechanical systems, repairing thousands of marble pieces, preserving historic artwork, and improving safety and accessibility.

Correct Answer: St. Paul

Question 2: The Minnesota Capitol is modeled after which building in the Vatican City?

A Sistine Chapel
B Apostolic Palace
C St. Peter’s Basilica

Architect Cass Gilbert drew inspiration from the Italian High Renaissance design of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Principally crafted by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, and Carlo Maderno—along with a piazza and decorative elements by Gian Lorenzo Bernini—St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most celebrated achievements of Renaissance architecture.

Correct Answer: St. Peter’s Basilica

Question 3: What sits atop the Minnesota State Capitol entrance?

A A statue of Bob Dylan
B A golden chariot
C A plaque depicting a flying loon

Perched above the south portico at the main entrance of the Minnesota State Capitol, ‘Progress of the State’ is a striking sculptural ensemble symbolizing civilization. This quadriga—a chariot drawn by four horses—features the figures of two women and a man. Created by sculptors Daniel Chester French and Edward Clark Potter, the piece was inspired by their earlier ‘Columbus Quadriga’ sculpture, showcased at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Correct Answer: A golden chariot

Today we’re in the Minnesota State Capitol. Where is it?

A St. Paul
B Minneapolis
C St. Cloud

Fact: The Minnesota State Capitol is the third Capitol building in Minnesota’s history. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert, it was completed in 1905. Between 2013 and 2017, the building underwent a major restoration, which included updating infrastructure, installing new mechanical systems, repairing thousands of marble pieces, preserving historic artwork, and improving safety and accessibility.

Correct Answer: St. Paul

The Minnesota Capitol is modeled after which building in the Vatican City?

A Sistine Chapel
B Apostolic Palace
C St. Peter’s Basilica

Fact: Architect Cass Gilbert drew inspiration from the Italian High Renaissance design of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Principally crafted by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, and Carlo Maderno—along with a piazza and decorative elements by Gian Lorenzo Bernini—St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most celebrated achievements of Renaissance architecture.

Correct Answer: St. Peter’s Basilica

What sits atop the Minnesota State Capitol entrance?

A A statue of Bob Dylan
B A golden chariot
C A plaque depicting a flying loon

Fact: Perched above the south portico at the main entrance of the Minnesota State Capitol, ‘Progress of the State’ is a striking sculptural ensemble symbolizing civilization. This quadriga—a chariot drawn by four horses—features the figures of two women and a man. Created by sculptors Daniel Chester French and Edward Clark Potter, the piece was inspired by their earlier ‘Columbus Quadriga’ sculpture, showcased at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Correct Answer: A golden chariot