States and Capitals
What is the Capital of Arizona?
a) Tucson
b) Phoenix
c) Flagstaff
Phoenix
Over 1.6 million residents, making it the fifth-most populous city in the U.S. and the most populous state capital.
Which was the first National Park in the USA?
a) Yellowstone
b) Yosemite
c) Sequoia
Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is the first U.S. national park, established on March 1, 1872. Mostly in Wyoming, extending into Montana and Idaho.
Which state is known as the "Grand Canyon State"?
a) Utah
b) Arizona
c) Nevada
Arizona
Which state is a series of islands?
a) Hawaii
b) Philippines
c) Florida
Hawaii
Which state is the largest in the US?
a) California
b) Texas
c) Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the biggest state in the USA by total area. Total area is 665,384 square miles. It is more than twice the size of Texas, which is the second-largest state.
What is the Capital of California?
a) Sacramento
b) San Diego
c) Los Angeles
Sacramento
Became the permanent state capital on February 25, 1854. Before Sacramento, California's capitals included Monterey, San Jose, Vallejo, and Benicia.
In which state is Death Valley National Park located?
a) Nevada
b) California
c) Utah
California
Which state is known as "The Aloha State"?
a) Alaska
b) Florida
c) Hawaii
Hawaii
Which state has the most easterly point in the USA?
a) New York
b) Maine
c) Connecticut
Maine
Which is the smallest state in the US?
a) Georgia
b) Rhode Island
c) Maine
Rhode Island
The smallest U.S. state by both total area and land area is Rhode Island, covering approximately 1,545 square miles (4,001 square kilometers).
What is the capital of Arkansas?
a) Fort Smith
b) Bentonville
c) Little Rock
Little Rock
Named in 1722 by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe from a small rock formation (la petite roche). It became the territorial capital in 1821.
In which state is Carlsbad Caverns National Park located?
a) Montana
b) New Mexico
c) North Dakota
Which is known as "The Sunshine State"?
a) Florida
b) California
c) New York
Florida
Which state host the Indy 500 Race?
a) Indiana
b) Montana
c) Tennessee
Indiana
Which state has the largest population?
a) Texas
b) California
c) Washington
California
California has the highest population of any U.S. state, with an estimated 39.3 million to 39.9 million residents.
What is the capital of Florida?
a) Tallahassee
b) Orlando
c) Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Situated in the Florida Panhandle, about 20 miles south of the Georgia border. Chosen as the capital in 1824 because it sat halfway between Pensacola and St. Augustine.
Which state has the most square miles set aside for National Parks?
a) California
b) Montana
c) Alaska
Alaska
Alaska has the most square miles set aside for National Parks, with over 41 million acres (approx. 64,000 square miles) dedicated across its parks.
Which state is known as "The First State"?
a) North Carolina
b) Delaware
c) Washington
Delaware
Which state has 98% of the world's crayfish?
a) Indiana
b) California
c) Louisiana
Louisiana
The state supplies between 100 and 120 million pounds of crawfish every year.
Which state has the most populous city?
a) California
b) Texas
c) New York
New York
New York state has the most populous city in the United States, which is New York City. Over 8.3 million residents within city limits.
What is the capital of Oregon?
a) Portland
b) Greenhorn
c) Salem
Salem
Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857.
Which state has the most number of National Parks?
a) Alaska
b) Oregon
c) California
California
California has the most national parks in the United States with nine official parks.
Which state is known as "The Bluegrass State"?
a) South Dakota
b) Montana
c) Kentucky
Kentucky
Which state produces more Maple Syrup than any other in the USA?
a) Vermont
b) Georgia
c) Nebraska
Vermont
Vermont leads the nation, producing around 3.09 million gallons of syrup.
Which state has the smallest population?
a) Rhode Island
b) Wyoming
c) Alabama
Wyoming
Wyoming is the least populated state in the United States, with an estimated population of around 588,000 residents.