by alex
Ready to challenge your knowledge of the United States? This quiz will take you through a variety of questions about state capitals, landmarks, and historical facts. It’s time to put your US geography skills to the test and see how much you really know about the 50 states. Good luck and have fun!
US States Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the capital of California?
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sacramento
San Diego
2. Which state is known as the ‘Sunshine State’?
California
Florida
Hawaii
Texas
3. Which state is the Grand Canyon located in?
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
4. What is the smallest state in the United States by area?
Delaware
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
5. Which state is known as the ‘Lone Star State’?
Texas
California
New Mexico
Arizona
6. What is the capital of New York?
New York City
Buffalo
Albany
Rochester
7. Which state is Mount Rushmore located in?
Montana
South Dakota
Wyoming
North Dakota
8. Which state is known for producing the most potatoes?
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Montana
9. What is the capital of Texas?
Houston
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
10. Which state is known as the ‘Peach State’?
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
11. What is the capital of Illinois?
Chicago
Springfield
Peoria
Naperville
12. Which state is known for the landmark Independence Hall?
Virginia
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
13. Which state has the nickname ‘The Last Frontier’?
Alaska
Hawaii
Montana
Wyoming
14. What is the capital of Ohio?
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Toledo
15. Which state is known as the ‘Bluegrass State’?
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Missouri
16. What is the capital of Nevada?
Las Vegas
Reno
Carson City
Henderson
17. Which state is known for its dairy production and is called ‘America’s Dairyland’?
California
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
18. What is the capital of Tennessee?
Memphis
Knoxville
Nashville
Chattanooga
19. Which state is home to the first state university in the United States?
Virginia
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Georgia
20. What is the capital of Michigan?
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Lansing
Ann Arbor
