Great State Trivia Quizzes
Welcome, fellow Americans, to the ultimate U.S. Trivia challenge! Today, we embark on a thrilling journey through the diverse landscapes, rich histories, and unique cultures of the great states that make up our beloved country. In this quiz, we will put your knowledge of the United States to the test, focusing on what makes each state truly exceptional - their greatness! From the majestic mountains of Colorado to the sunny beaches of California, every state has its own story to tell and its own treasures to share. Are you ready to show off your expertise on the fifty stars and thirteen stripes that adorn our flag? Whether you're a history buff, a geography whiz, or simply a proud citizen of this great nation, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain you. Get ready to discover fascinating facts, uncover hidden gems, and maybe even learn something new about the states you thought you knew so well. So, gather your friends and family, grab a pen and paper, and let's dive into this exciting adventure of American trivia together. Do you have what it takes to ace this quiz and prove your status as a true patriot? There's only one way to find out - start the quiz now and let the great state challenge begin!
Explore the U.S.: Try your hand at this state-based trivia quiz!
Anchorage is the largest city in which US state?
AlaskaWhich US state should you visit to see the Brooklyn Bridge?
New YorkWhich New Jersey city is popular for its casinos?
Atlantic CityWhich state has a "Sunshine State" motto on its license plates?
FloridaOregon is bordered to the north by which state?
WashingtonWhich of these states has the grizzly bear as its official state animal?
CaliforniaIn which state is the city of Chicago located?
IllinoisWhat is the capital of Virginia?
RichmondWhich U.S. state is "The Bluegrass State"?
KentuckyIn which U.S. state is a Broadway Street famous for its theater scene?
New YorkWhich of these U.S. states is not in the northern part of the country?
LouisianaAustin is the capital of which US state?
TexasWhat U.S. state does Kansas border on the south?
OklahomaThe name of what state is famously misspelled in the US Constitution?
PennsylvaniaIn which US State is Silicon Valley?
CaliforniaWhich US state is abbreviated as NM?
New MexicoClarksville and Memphis are cities in which US state?
TennesseeWhich U.S. state is known for its crude oil production?
TexasProvidence is the capital city of which US State?
Rhode IslandWhich U.S. state has the most Electoral College votes?
California
Tiny fun! Discover the smallest things in America!
Which of these U.S. states would fit over 260 times into Alaska?
DelawareWhat is the nickname of the state of Vermont?
The Green Mountain StateMaine and Rhode Island are part of what US region?
New EnglandWhat is the capital of Delaware?
DoverWhat symbol is surrounded by gold stars on Rhode Island's flag?
AnchorWhich is the smallest capital city in the United States by population?
MontpelierWhich of these U.S. states shares a border with Connecticut?
MassachusettsWhich of these American singers recorded the song "Moonlight in Vermont"?
Frank SinatraDelaware state capital Dover is in which time zone?
EasternWhat is the postal state abbreviation of Vermont?
VTRhode Island shares its name with an island from which country?
GreeceWhich legendary Reggae musician lived in Delaware for a short time?
Bob MarleyWhich Texas park is larger than the state of Rhode Island?
Big BendWhich of these animals was elected mayor of Fair Haven, Vermont in 2019?
GoatWhich US state has the smallest population?
WyomingIn central Connecticut originated what style of cheeseburger?
SteamedWhich is the smallest mountain range in the United States?
Sutter ButtesLocated in Portland, which is the smallest park in the world?
Mill Ends ParkWhich US state has the smallest airport?
MontanaHow many counties are there in Rhode Island?
Five
How well do you know the state of New York? Play our quiz and find out!
Which of these U.S. presidents first served as governor of New York?
Theodore RooseveltWhich of these mountain regions is a famous New York holiday destination?
CatskillsThe New York International Airport is named after which President?
John F. KennedyWhich of these oceans is located to the east of New York?
AtlanticNew York City is divided into five what?
BoroughsWhich of these cities is not in New York?
BostonWhich NYC borough is in the title of a Woody Allen film?
ManhattanHow many U.S. states does New York border by land?
5Which of these is one of the nicknames for New York City?
The Big AppleWhat is the state tree of New York?
Sugar mapleWhat location in New York City is the most popular filming destination?
Central ParkWhich iconic building is named after New York's state nickname?
Empire State BuildingWhat is 'The Met' in New York?
MuseumOn which island in New York would you find the Statue of Liberty?
Liberty IslandWhich of these famous beaches can you visit in New York City?
Coney IslandWhich of these States shares a small maritime border with New York?
Rhode IslandWhich of these is the name of an NHL team from New York?
RangersWhich bridge connects Ontario's Niagara Falls tourist areas and New York?
Rainbow BridgeWhich of the following is New York's state mammal?
BeaverWhich of these is a town in Erie County, New York, and a Buffalo suburb?
Amherst
Explore the US States through their symbols!
What is the official state fruit of New York?
AppleWhich of these is the official state tree of Vermont?
Sugar MaplePo'Boy shrimp sandwiches are associated with which US state?
LouisianaWhat state's flag has a silhouette of an American Bison in its middle?
WyomingWhat US state's flag has a Union Jack in the top left corner?
Hawaii's"Garbage Plate" is a dish originally served in which US state?
New YorkWhich U.S. state's motto is the same as the country's official motto?
FloridaWhich U.S. state displays a diamond on its license plate?
ArkansasWhat is the official state pie of Florida?
Key limeThe Bluebonnet is the official state flower of which U.S. state?
TexasThe whoopie pie is the official treat of which U.S. state?
MaineWhat is the official state flower of Florida?
Orange blossomWhich U.S. state motto translates to "I have found it"?
CaliforniaThe poppy is the official state flower of which U.S. state?
CaliforniaWhich U.S. state has a license plate that depicts four presidents?
South DakotaGumbo, jambalaya, and beignets are popular foods in which southern state?
LouisianaWhat is the official dessert of Alabama?
Lane cakeWhich U.S. state has a mud pie named after it?
Mississippi
Explore The Beautiful "Garden State" With Our New Jersey Quiz!
What was the name of Thomas Edison's New Jersey laboratory?
Menlo ParkWhich of these universities is New Jersey's state university?
Rutgers UniversityWhich of these artists was born in New Jersey?
Frank SinatraWhich of these New Jersey cities is known as "The Sixth Borough"?
Jersey CityThe New Jersey Devils are based in which city?
NewarkThe original Monopoly board game was based on which city in New Jersey?
Atlantic CityWhat time zone does New Jersey use?
Eastern Time ZoneWhich is New Jersey's official state fruit?
BlueberryWhich city in New Jersey is known as "Brick City"?
NewarkWhat popular cartoon character got its name from a Frank Sinatra song?
Scooby-DooWhat type of animal does New Jersey's "Lucy" sculpture resemble?
ElephantAfter which explorer is the New Jersey Estuarine Research Reserve named?
Jacques CousteauWhat famous songwriter began his career in Long Branch, New Jersey?
Bruce SpringsteenWhich song has been Princeton University's alma mater since 1859?
Old NassauHow many stars honor Frank Sinatra on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
ThreeWhich of these was Thomas Edison's nickname?
Wizard of Menlo ParkWhat is the official state bird of New Jersey?
Eastern GoldfinchWhich New Jersey town is known by the motto "The Best Town Around"?
WoodbridgeIn "4th of July, Asbury Park," Bruce Springsteen sings about which girl?
SandyIn which year did the state of New Jersey join the Union?
1787
Ready, set, go! Race your way to knowledge!
The New York City Marathon goes through how many of the boroughs?
FiveWhat is the name of the famous dog race held every year in Alaska?
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog RaceWhich cocktail has been a Kentucky Derby tradition for almost 100 years?
Mint JulepWhich of these is a 1-mile drinking race combining running and drinking?
Beer MileWhat state capital is home to "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing"?
IndianapolisThe Indianapolis 500 motor race takes place in which month?
MayThe "Charleston Distance Run" is a 15-mile race in which US state?
West VirginiaWhich horse race is known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports"?
Kentucky DerbyWhat flag color signals only one lap is remaining in a NASCAR race?
WhiteThe Preakness Stakes is a horse race run in which US city?
BaltimoreWhich U.S. sitting President first attended a NASCAR Cup Series race?
Ronald ReaganWhich race claims to be the oldest continuous footrace in the U.S.?
Buffalo Turkey TrotWhat command tells jockeys to mount their horses at the Kentucky Derby?
Riders upIn what city is the Kentucky Derby held?
LouisvilleWhich type of flag signals the end of a race in NASCAR?
CheckeredWhich race car series is Indianapolis 500?
IndyCarWhat is the most successful car number in the history of NASCAR?
11Mascots dressed as which food run a race in the Milwaukee Brewer games?
SausagePack Burro Racing is the official summer heritage sport of which state?
ColoradoThe American LoToJa cycle race starts in Utah and ends in which state?
Wyoming
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What state is occasionally nicknamed the Chesapeake Bay State?
MarylandWhat color is the cross on the Florida state flag?
RedThe city of Savannah is in which US state?
GeorgiaYankee Doodle is the anthem of which state?
ConnecticutIn which state is the Everglades National Park?
FloridaAfter what was the state of New York named?
DukeWhat is the postal state abbreviation of Virginia?
VAWhat is the state capital of Massachusetts?
BostonWho founded Rhode Island?
Roger WilliamsWhich is the largest city in the state of North Carolina?
CharlotteWhat color is the background of South Carolina's state flag?
Blue"The Granite State" is another name for which US state?
New HampshireWhat is the most populated city in Florida?
JacksonvilleCanada's province of New Brunswick borders what US state?
MaineWhat is the capital of the state of North Carolina?
RaleighWhat plant is depicted on Connecticut's state flag?
GrapevineWhich of these is New Jersey's motto?
Liberty and Prosperity
How much do you know about the Great Lakes? Take the test!
Which of the Great Lakes is named like the Canadian province it borders?
Lake OntarioWhich of these cities is not on the shores of the Great Lakes?
NashvilleWhich of these is a major city on Lake Michigan's shore?
Milwaukee, WisconsinWhat is the smallest of the great lakes in surface area?
OntarioWhat state had its "Great Lakes State" slogan on license plates?
MichiganIn 1998, what was briefly designated as the sixth Great Lake?
Lake ChamplainGary, Indiana, borders which of America's Great Lakes?
Lake MichiganThe Erie Canal connects the Great Lakes with what body of water?
Atlantic OceanLake Erie borders with what Canadian province?
OntarioWhich city in Ohio is known as "The Best Location In the Nation"?
ClevelandWhich U.S. Great Lake was the site of a key British naval defeat?
Lake ErieOf all the five Great Lakes, which is the deepest?
Lake SuperiorWhat is the figure of Lelawala, linked with Niagara Falls, also called?
Maid of the MistWhat U.S. lake has a version of the Bermuda Triangle?
Lake MichiganHow much of the world's freshwater is in the Great Lakes?
21%In which lake is the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald situated?
Lake SuperiorUnder which Great Lake is the world's largest underground salt mine?
Lake HuronWhich Great Lake does the Welland Canal connect with Lake Erie?
Lake OntarioIn what lake is Isle Royale National Park situated?
Lake SuperiorHow many times did the Niagara Falls stop flowing?
2
Take a journey through the American South with our exciting quiz!
Dover is the capital of which state?
DelawareWhat is a popular nickname for the Southern United States?
DixielandWhat state lies immediately south of Georgia?
FloridaWhat are hushpuppies in the southern U.S.?
A traditional dishWhat is the capital of Louisiana?
Baton RougeWhat is the name of the presidential retreat, located in Maryland?
Camp DavidIn what time zone is the state of South Carolina located?
Eastern Time ZoneNew Orleans' Preservation Hall is associated with which music genre?
JazzIn which US state is the city Savannah?
GeorgiaWhat distinguishes Alabama-style barbecue sauce?
MayonnaiseWhat is the chain of islands located off the coast of Florida called?
Florida Keys"The Sooner State" is a reference to which State?
OklahomaWhat is the name for the United States Bullion Depository in Kentucky?
Fort KnoxWhich city in Maryland had the slogan "The Greatest City In America"?
BaltimoreMontgomery is the capital of which southern US state?
AlabamaBoiled peanuts are the official snack of which U.S. state?
South CarolinaWhich U.S. city is known as "The Crossroads of the South"?
Jackson, MississippiAlabama shares a border to the west with which U.S. state?
MississippiWhat is the official state motto of Georgia?
"Wisdom, Justice, Moderation"What iconic horse race is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky?
Kentucky Derby
Do you really know the states? Take our geography quiz!
Which of these U.S. states hosts the "The Masters" golf tournament?
GeorgiaWhich state's license plates include a "Bluegrass State" motto?
KentuckyWhich of these states saw the most fighting during the Civil War?
VirginiaHow many US States start with an 'A'?
4In which US state is 95% of the world's bourbon produced?
KentuckyWhat US state is nicknamed "The Silver State"?
NevadaHow many states are needed to ratify amendments to the US Constitution?
38 of 50 StatesWhich of these states is on the west coast of the United States?
CaliforniaHow many states did the United States have originally?
13What U.S. state is nicknamed "The Old Line State"?
Maryland"The Old North State" is the official song of which state?
North CarolinaWhich of these U.S. states does Florida border?
AlabamaWhich of these major US cities is also a state capital?
DenverWhich is the only US state to start with "West"?
West VirginiaCape Canaveral is located in which US state?
FloridaWhich U.S. state has the motto "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation"?
GeorgiaYorktown is a historical town located in which of these states?
VirginiaWhich U.S. state influenced the Declaration of Independence's creation?
Virginia