States Trivia
American Cities
State Nicknames
Natural Beauty
Famous Landmarks
100
This mythical bird is the capital which state.
What is Arizona?
Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It's known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants.
100
This city is known for being a hit in the film-making industry.
What is Los Angeles (Hollywood)?
100
"The Lone Star State", "The Beef State"
Texas
Texas is the second-largest state in the U.S. by both area and population. It features a unique history as an independent republic, a massive geographic footprint spanning several biomes, and a dominant agricultural and energy economy.
100
The Colorado River runs through this 277-mile long gorge in Arizona
(A gorge is a narrow, deep valley with very steep, rocky sides, typically carved by a flowing stream or river over millions of years of erosion.)
What is the Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona, is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. Viewpoints include Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station and architect Mary Colter’s Lookout Studio and her Desert View Watchtower. Lipan Point, with wide views of the canyon and Colorado River, is a popular, especially at sunrise and sunset
100
Name the Landmark. Name the State.
Mt. Rushmore. South Dakota.
200
This is the smallest US state by area.
What is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island, a U.S. state in New England, is known for sandy shores and seaside Colonial towns. It's home to several large cities, including Newport, which is famed for sailing and Gilded Age mansions, such as The Breakers. Providence, its capital, is home to Brown University, green Roger Williams Park, landscaped Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, with the famed WaterFire art installation
200
This city is the capital of New York (note: it's not New York)
What is Albany?
Albany is the capital city of New York State. Downtown’s huge Empire State Plaza has reflecting pools, an art-filled underground shopping concourse and The Egg, a striking performing arts center. The plaza is bookended by the 1800s New York State Capitol and the New York State Museum, focusing on natural and cultural history. The Albany Institute of History and Art is famed for its Hudson River School paintings
200
"The Land of Lincoln", "The Prairie State"
Illinois
Illinois is a midwestern state bordering Indiana in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. It's marked by farmland, forests, rolling hills and wetlands. Chicago, one of the largest cities in the U.S, is in the northeast on the shores of Lake Michigan. It’s famous for its skyscrapers, such as sleek, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower
200
This mountain range stretches from Georgia to Maine
What are the Appalachian Mountains?
The Appalachian Mountains, often called the Appalachians, are a mountain range in eastern to northeastern North America. The term "Appalachian" refers to several different regions and mountain systems associated with the mountain range, and its surrounding terrain
200
Name the Landmark. Name the city.
Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco.
300
This New England state is home to Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg. It is the lake with the longest name in the US.
What is Massachusetts?
Located in Webster, the 45-letter lake name translates to "English knifemen and Nipmuck Indians at the boundary or neutral fishing place."
300
The capital of Oregon should not be confused with the site of historic witch trials.
Salem
300
"The Sunshine State", "The Alligator State"
Florida
Florida is the southeasternmost U.S. state, with the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. It has hundreds of miles of beaches. The city of Miami is known for its Latin-American cultural influences and notable arts scene, as well as its nightlife, especially in upscale South Beach. Orlando is famed for theme parks, including Walt Disney World
300
Name two major rivers that share a name with a state
Missouri River, the Mississippi River, the Illinois River, the Ohio River, the Colorado River, the Connecticut River
300
Name the Landmark. Name the City.
Washington Monument or Reflecting Pool. Washington D.C.
400
Name three states that were part of Mexico before the Mexican-American war
California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and parts of Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming
400
This Ohio city is named after a beloved Roman Dictator.
Cincinnati
400
"The Empire State", "The Knickerbocker State"
New York
New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square
400
True or false: both the highest and lowest points of elevation in North America are in the US
true!
- Highest Point: Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) in Alaska, towering at 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level.
- Lowest Point: Badwater Basin in Death Valley, California, resting at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level.
400
Name the Landmark. Name the city.
Liberty Bell. Philadelphia.
500
Possibly due to the rolling Green Mountains, this state is the nation's leading producer of maple syrup.
What is Vermont?
500
The largest metropolis in Indiana is this capital.
What is Indianapolis?
Indiana's capital, Indianapolis, is a combination of the state's name, "Indiana," and the Greek word "-polis," meaning city. The name literally translates to "Indiana City."
500
"The Aloha State". "The Pineapple State"
Hawaii
Although Alaska and Hawaii were United States territories in the late 19th century, they were not admitted to the union until 1959. In January 1959, Alaska became the 49th state admitted to the union. Over half a year later, Hawaii joined as the 50th state.
500
Daily Double
With more than 4 times as much as the second place state, this state has the most coastline.
500
Name the Landmark. Name the city.
Space Needle. Seattle.