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US States Quiz

How well do you know the United States? Test your knowledge of US states, their capitals, nicknames, and interesting facts.

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About the US States Quiz

The US States Quiz is a free medium-level Geography quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. How well do you know the United States? Test your knowledge of US states, their capitals, nicknames, and interesting facts. Each question comes with a 30-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

US States Quiz — Practice Questions

1. Which US state is known as the 'Sunshine State'?

  1. Arizona
  2. California
  3. Florida
  4. Hawaii

2. What is the smallest US state by area?

  1. Connecticut
  2. Delaware
  3. New Hampshire
  4. Rhode Island

3. Which state is known as the 'Last Frontier'?

  1. Alaska
  2. Montana
  3. North Dakota
  4. Wyoming

4. What is the capital of Texas?

  1. Austin
  2. Dallas
  3. Houston
  4. San Antonio

5. Which US state has the most natural lakes?

  1. Alaska
  2. Michigan
  3. Minnesota
  4. Wisconsin

6. Which state is the only one that produces coffee commercially?

  1. California
  2. Florida
  3. Georgia
  4. Hawaii

7. What is the capital of California?

  1. Los Angeles
  2. Sacramento
  3. San Diego
  4. San Francisco

8. Which US state is the largest by land area?

  1. Alaska
  2. California
  3. Montana
  4. Texas

9. What is the nickname of New York State?

  1. The Bay State
  2. The Empire State
  3. The Garden State
  4. The Keystone State

10. Which state is known for being the birthplace of four US presidents: Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, and Harding?

  1. Illinois
  2. Kentucky
  3. Ohio
  4. Virginia

11. Which US state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

  1. Delaware
  2. Massachusetts
  3. Pennsylvania
  4. Virginia

12. What is the capital of Florida?

  1. Miami
  2. Orlando
  3. Tallahassee
  4. Tampa

13. Which state is home to the Grand Canyon?

  1. Arizona
  2. Colorado
  3. Nevada
  4. Utah

14. Which US state has the highest population?

  1. California
  2. Florida
  3. New York
  4. Texas

15. Which state is known as the 'Peach State'?

  1. Alabama
  2. Georgia
  3. North Carolina
  4. South Carolina

16. What is the only US state with a one-star flag?

  1. Alaska
  2. Hawaii
  3. Nevada
  4. Texas

17. Which state borders the most other states?

  1. Colorado
  2. Kentucky
  3. Missouri
  4. Tennessee

18. What is the capital of New York State?

  1. Albany
  2. Buffalo
  3. New York City
  4. Syracuse

19. Which US state has no natural lakes?

  1. Maryland
  2. Nevada
  3. New Mexico
  4. West Virginia

20. Which state is known as the 'Hawkeye State'?

  1. Idaho
  2. Illinois
  3. Indiana
  4. Iowa

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