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Question 1: Today we’re in the Minnesota State Capitol. Where is it?
- St. Paul
- Minneapolis
- St. Cloud
Answer: St. Paul
Fact: The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, is the third Capitol building in the state’s history. From 2013 to 2017, it underwent an extensive restoration that included infrastructure upgrades, new mechanical systems, repairs to thousands of marble pieces, preservation of historic artwork, and enhancements to safety and accessibility.
Question 2: The Minnesota Capitol is modeled after which building in the Vatican City?
- Sistine Chapel
- Apostolic Palace
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Answer: St. Peter’s Basilica
Fact: Architect Cass Gilbert was inspired by the Italian High Renaissance design of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. This iconic structure, considered one of the greatest accomplishments of Renaissance architecture, was primarily designed by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, and Carlo Maderno, with its piazza and decorative elements created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Question 3: What sits atop the Minnesota State Capitol entrance?
- A statue of Bob Dylan
- A golden chariot
- A plaque depicting a flying loon
Answer: A golden chariot
Fact: Positioned above the south portico at the main entrance of the Minnesota State Capitol, Progress of the State is a powerful sculptural ensemble representing civilization. This quadriga—a four-horse chariot—includes figures of two women and a man. Sculpted by Daniel Chester French and Edward Clark Potter, the work was inspired by their earlier piece, Columbus Quadriga, which was exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
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