US States Quiz

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What is the US States Quiz about?

This comprehensive quiz tests your knowledge of US states across various topics including state capitals, geography, borders, nicknames, landmarks, and historical facts.

The quiz includes 15 random questions from a pool of 100.

The questions cover:

  • State Capitals
  • State Nicknames
  • Geography and Borders
  • State Size and Population
  • Natural Features
  • State Symbols
  • Historical Events
  • State Mottos and Slogans
  • Economy and Industry
  • Time Zones
  • Regional Groupings
  • Cities and Urban Areas
  • Notable Landmarks and Sites
  • State Borders and Neighboring States
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This quiz is an epic challenge of your knowledge of the US states. Maybe your friends have told you that you should go on a game-show, well now you can see if you’re ready to apply! We’ve put together an interesting list of facts about the US states that most people will have some knowledge of but you’d have to be deeply knowledgeable to score highly on this quiz. See how you score against the average and get a sense of how much you know. Remember you can always press Restart Quiz to have another go and see if you can beat your score. Why not share this quiz with your friends and see if they can match your score! We really hope you enjoy this quiz and learn something too. 

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This section contains all of the questions that could be a part of this quiz. The quiz will choose 15 random questions from the pool below. If you've found this section feel free to take a look but to start the quiz you should press "Start Quiz". You may also be thinking that some information is missing for some of the below questions and you'd be right! The answers listed below only contain answers that appear in the quiz, so for example there are states that have coastline on the Atlantic Ocean which are not listed here. This is because this supplemental information is about the quiz itself and not intended as a comprehensive list. We hope you found the quiz to be entertaining and informative. If you haven't taken it yet, Good Luck!

Q1: What is the capital city of New York?

A1: Albany

Q2: Select all states that border Canada.

A2: Montana, Maine

Q3: What is the largest US state by area?

A3: Alaska

Q4: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A4: The largest US state by area is Alaska, and the most populous is California.

Q5: Match each US state to its nickname.

A5: Alabama - Yellowhammer State, Georgia - Peach State, Kentucky - Bluegrass State

Q6: Arrange the following states in order of admission to the Union from earliest to latest.

A6: Delaware, Texas, Hawaii

Q7: Which US state is known as the 'Show-Me State'?

A7: Missouri

Q8: Select all states that have a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

A8: New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware

Q9: What is the smallest US state by area?

A9: Rhode Island

Q10: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A10: The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in the United States, after the Missouri River.

Q11: Which of these US states does not border the Atlantic Ocean?

A11: Tennessee

Q12: Select all US states that share a border with Canada.

A12: Michigan, Vermont, Idaho

Q13: Which US state is known as the 'Empire State'?

A13: New York

Q14: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A14: The easternmost US state is Maine, and the westernmost is Alaska.

Q15: Which US state has the most counties?

A15: Texas

Q16: Which US state is the only one composed entirely of islands?

A16: Hawaii

Q17: Select all US states that have a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico.

A17: Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana

Q18: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A18: The Colorado River carved out the Grand Canyon, while the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

Q19: Match each state to its state bird.

A19: Florida - Mockingbird, New York - Eastern Bluebird, Texas - Northern Mockingbird

Q20: Which US state has the most volcanoes?

A20: Alaska

Q21: Select all US states that are part of New England.

A21: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Q22: Which US state is the leading producer of corn?

A22: Iowa

Q23: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A23: Chicago is located on Lake Michigan, while Cleveland is on Lake Erie.

Q24: Match each state to its state flower.

A24: Kansas - Sunflower, California - Golden Poppy, Texas - Bluebonnet

Q25: Which US state was the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln?

A25: Kentucky

Q26: Select all US states that are part of the Four Corners region.

A26: Colorado, Utah, Arizona

Q27: Which US state borders only one other state?

A27: Maine

Q28: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A28: Alaska is the largest state by area, while California has the largest population.

Q29: Match each state to its highest point.

A29: Colorado - Mount Elbert, Washington - Mount Rainier, Alaska - Denali

Q30: Which US state is nicknamed the 'Garden State'?

A30: New Jersey

Q31: Select all US states that have panhandles.

A31: Florida, Oklahoma, Texas

Q32: What is the capital city of Illinois?

A32: Springfield

Q33: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A33: The highest peak in North America is Denali, while the highest peak in the contiguous United States is Mount Whitney.

Q34: Match each state to its state animal.

A34: California - Grizzly Bear, Louisiana - Black Bear, Maryland - Blue Crab

Q35: Which US state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

A35: Delaware

Q36: Select all US states that have hosted the Winter Olympics.

A36: Utah, New York, Colorado

Q37: Which US state is famous for producing maple syrup?

A37: Vermont

Q38: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A38: Florida is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Q39: Match each state to its time zone.

A39: Alabama - Central Time Zone, Arizona - Mountain Time Zone, Vermont - Eastern Time Zone

Q40: Which US state is known as the 'Pine Tree State'?

A40: Maine

Q41: Select all US states that have Spanish as a significant language.

A41: California, New Mexico, Texas

Q42: Which US state is home to Yellowstone National Park?

A42: Wyoming

Q43: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A43: The Mississippi River and the Missouri River are two of the longest rivers in the United States.

Q44: Match each state to its state tree.

A44: Ohio - Buckeye, Maine - Eastern White Pine, Georgia - Live Oak

Q45: Which US state has the motto 'Live Free or Die'?

A45: New Hampshire

Q46: Select all US states that have active volcanoes.

A46: Hawaii, Alaska, Washington

Q47: Which US state is known as the 'Keystone State'?

A47: Pennsylvania

Q48: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A48: Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes, while Lake Erie borders Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Q49: Which US state was admitted to the Union as the 50th state?

A49: Hawaii

Q50: Select all US states that were among the original 13 colonies.

A50: Georgia, South Carolina, New Hampshire

Q51: Which US state is nicknamed the 'Peace Garden State'?

A51: North Dakota

Q52: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A52: The city of Des Moines is in Iowa, while Boise is in Idaho.

Q53: Match each state to its state mammal.

A53: California - Grizzly Bear, Louisiana - Black Bear, Maryland - Blue Crab

Q54: Which US state has the highest average elevation?

A54: Colorado

Q55: Select all US states that have 'New' in their name.

A55: New Mexico, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey

Q56: Which US state is home to the city of Anchorage?

A56: Alaska

Q57: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A57: The city of Little Rock is in Arkansas, while Jackson is in Mississippi.

Q58: Match each state to its state gemstone.

A58: Nevada - Opal, Kentucky - Freshwater Pearl, Montana - Sapphire

Q59: Which US state is home to the city of Salt Lake City?

A59: Utah

Q60: Which US state is known for its potatoes?

A60: Idaho

Q61: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A61: The state of Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867, which is known as the Alaska Purchase.

Q62: Match each state to its major city.

A62: Illinois - Chicago, Massachusetts - Boston, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Q63: Which US state has the highest population density?

A63: New Jersey

Q64: Select all US states that are part of the Great Plains.

A64: Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa

Q65: Which US state is home to Mount Rushmore?

A65: South Dakota

Q66: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A66: The Mississippi River and the Missouri River are two of the longest rivers in the United States.

Q67: Match each state to its state flower.

A67: Kansas - Sunflower, California - Golden Poppy, Texas - Bluebonnet

Q68: Which US state is known for its maple syrup?

A68: Vermont

Q69: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A69: The Pacific Ocean borders California, while the Atlantic Ocean borders Florida.

Q70: Match each state to its state animal.

A70: California - Grizzly Bear, Louisiana - Black Bear, Maryland - Blue Crab

Q71: Which US state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

A71: Delaware

Q72: Select all US states that have hosted the Winter Olympics.

A72: Utah, New York, Colorado

Q73: Which US state is known for its rich history and civil rights movement?

A73: Alabama

Q74: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A74: The city of Montgomery is in Alabama, while Atlanta is in Georgia.

Q75: Match each state to its famous landmark.

A75: South Dakota - Mount Rushmore, New York - Statue of Liberty, Arizona - Grand Canyon

Q76: Which US state was purchased from Russia in 1867?

A76: Alaska

Q77: Select all US states that were part of the Louisiana Purchase.

A77: Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana

Q78: Which US state has the longest coastline?

A78: Alaska

Q79: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A79: Mount Rushmore is located in South Dakota, while the Wright Brothers flew in North Carolina.

Q80: Match each state to its state tree.

A80: California - Redwood, Colorado - Blue Spruce, Maine - Eastern White Pine

Q81: Which US state is nicknamed the 'Volunteer State'?

A81: Tennessee

Q82: Select all US states that are known for oil production.

A82: Texas, Alaska, North Dakota

Q83: Which US state is home to the city of Las Vegas?

A83: Nevada

Q84: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A84: The city of Baltimore is in Maryland, while Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania.

Q85: Match each state to its highest point.

A85: Florida - Britton Hill, Delaware - Ebright Azimuth, Louisiana - Driskill Mountain

Q86: Which US state is known as the 'Sooner State'?

A86: Oklahoma

Q87: Select all US states that have a panhandle.

A87: Florida, Oklahoma, Texas

Q88: Which US state is home to the Rocky Mountains?

A88: Colorado

Q89: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A89: Lake Tahoe is located between California and Nevada, while the Great Salt Lake is in Utah.

Q90: Match each state to its time zone.

A90: Florida - Eastern Time Zone, Texas - Central Time Zone, Arizona - Mountain Time Zone

Q91: Which US state is known as the 'Pine Tree State'?

A91: Maine

Q92: Select all US states that have Spanish as a significant language.

A92: California, New Mexico, Texas

Q93: Which US state is home to Yellowstone National Park?

A93: Wyoming

Q94: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A94: Alaska has coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean.

Q95: Match each state to its famous city.

A95: Louisiana - New Orleans, Illinois - Chicago, Massachusetts - Boston

Q96: Which US state was admitted to the Union as the 50th state?

A96: Hawaii

Q97: Select all US states that were among the original 13 colonies.

A97: Georgia, South Carolina, New Hampshire

Q98: Which US state is nicknamed the 'Peace Garden State'?

A98: North Dakota

Q99: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A99: The city of Des Moines is in Iowa, while Boise is in Idaho.

Q100: Match each state to its state mammal.

A100: Texas - Armadillo, California - Grizzly Bear, Oregon - American Beaver