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US States Quiz: 15 Questions on the 50 States
From the Aloha State to the Lone Star State, U.S. states come up again and again in the Bing Quiz. This US states quiz has 15 questions on capitals, nicknames and records.
Some capitals are small cities you might not expect, so read the explanations to remember them.
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US States Quiz Questions and Answers
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1 What is the largest U.S. state by area?
- A Texas
- B Alaska
- C California
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✓ Answer: B. Alaska
Did you know? Alaska is more than twice the size of Texas.
2 What is the smallest U.S. state?
- A Delaware
- B Connecticut
- C Rhode Island
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✓ Answer: C. Rhode Island
Did you know? Rhode Island covers only about 3,100 square kilometers, water included.
3 What is the capital of California?
- A Sacramento
- B San Francisco
- C Los Angeles
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✓ Answer: A. Sacramento
Did you know? Sacramento boomed during the Gold Rush of 1849.
4 What is the capital of New York State?
- A Buffalo
- B Albany
- C New York City
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✓ Answer: B. Albany
Did you know? Albany has been the capital since 1797.
5 What is the capital of Florida?
- A Tallahassee
- B Orlando
- C Miami
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✓ Answer: A. Tallahassee
Did you know? Tallahassee was chosen as a midpoint between Pensacola and St. Augustine.
6 What is the capital of Texas?
- A Austin
- B Dallas
- C Houston
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✓ Answer: A. Austin
Did you know? Austin is named after Stephen F. Austin, the 'Father of Texas'.
7 Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
- A Pennsylvania
- B Delaware
- C Virginia
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✓ Answer: B. Delaware
Did you know? Delaware ratified on December 7, 1787, earning the nickname 'The First State'.
8 Which two states joined the Union in 1959?
- A Utah and Nevada
- B Alaska and Hawaii
- C Arizona and New Mexico
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✓ Answer: B. Alaska and Hawaii
Did you know? Alaska joined in January and Hawaii in August 1959.
9 Which state is nicknamed 'The Lone Star State'?
- A Texas
- B Nevada
- C Montana
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✓ Answer: A. Texas
Did you know? The name recalls Texas's time as an independent republic.
10 Mount Rushmore is in which state?
- A South Dakota
- B Montana
- C Wyoming
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✓ Answer: A. South Dakota
Did you know? It is carved into the Black Hills.
11 The Grand Canyon is in which state?
- A Colorado
- B Arizona
- C Utah
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✓ Answer: B. Arizona
Did you know? The Colorado River carved it over millions of years.
12 Which state is known as the 'Peach State'?
- A Alabama
- B South Carolina
- C Georgia
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✓ Answer: C. Georgia
Did you know? Georgia's peaches are famous, though California grows more.
13 Which is the only U.S. state whose name has just one syllable?
- A Iowa
- B Utah
- C Maine
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✓ Answer: C. Maine
Did you know? Maine is also the only state that borders just one other state.
14 Which is the most populous U.S. state?
- A Florida
- B California
- C Texas
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✓ Answer: B. California
Did you know? California has around 39 million residents.
15 What is the capital of Illinois?
- A Springfield
- B Chicago
- C Peoria
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✓ Answer: A. Springfield
Did you know? Abraham Lincoln lived and worked in Springfield before becoming president.
Tricky state capitals
In many states the capital is not the largest city. New York's capital is Albany, California's is Sacramento, Florida's is Tallahassee, Illinois's is Springfield, Texas's is Austin and Pennsylvania's is Harrisburg. Capitals were often chosen for a central location, as a compromise, or before today's big cities grew.
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US States Quiz FAQ
What is the largest U.S. state?
Alaska, by far. It is more than twice the size of Texas.
What is the smallest U.S. state?
Rhode Island.
Which were the last two states to join the Union?
Alaska and Hawaii, both in 1959.