U.S. States Jeopardy

Capitals

100

Annapolis is the Capital of which state?

Maryland

200

Jefferson City is the capital of which state?

Missouri

300

Frankfort is the capital of which state?

Kentucky

400

Bismarck is the capital of which state?

North Dakota

500

Juneau is the capital of which state?

Alaska

Famous Landmarks

100

This state is known for having a 60-foot sculpture of four US Presidents

South Dakota (Mount Rushmore)

200

This state is known for having a statue that symbolizes freedom and opportunity, given to them by France

New York (The Statue of Liberty)

300

This state is known for having a 630ft monument known as the "Gateway to the West"

Missouri (The Gateway Arch)

400

This state has 639 acres dedicated to memorializing our nation's fallen soldiers and other important historical figures. 

Virginia (The Arlington National Cemetery)

500

This state is known for having a bell symbolizing freedom, that used to be rung on important occasions, such as George Washington's birthday in 1846. 

Pennsylvania (The Liberty Bell)

Nicknames

100

This is known as the Lone Star State because of the single star on its flag

Texas

200

This is known as the Evergreen State because of its large forests and large amounts of rainfall

Washington

300

This is known as the Prairie State due to its abundance of prairie grasses

Illinois

400

This is known as the Silver State because of its early silver mining industry

Nevada

500

This state is known as The Nutmeg State due to historical significance of nutmeg as a trade item

Connecticut

History

100

This state was home to the first US President

Virginia

200

This state was the last to join the union

Hawaii

300

The Declaration of Independence was signed in this state in 1776

Pennsylvania

400

This state was the first to ratify the Constitution

Delaware

500

This state was the first to grant women the right to vote in 1869

Wyoming

Fun Facts

100

This state produces more than 90% of the country's maple syrup

Vermont

200

This state has 65 active lighthouses along its coast

Maine

300

This state is where the Mardi Gras tradition originated

Alabama

400

The capital city of this state is at exactly 1 mile above sea level

Colorado

500

This state just chose Johnny Cash to be their representative statue in the US Capitol

Arkansas