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!

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  • Anchorage is the largest city in which US state?

    Alaska
  • Which US state should you visit to see the Brooklyn Bridge?

    New York
  • Which New Jersey city is popular for its casinos?

    Atlantic City
  • Which state has a "Sunshine State" motto on its license plates?

    Florida
  • Oregon is bordered to the north by which state?

    Washington
  • Which of these states has the grizzly bear as its official state animal?

    California
  • In which state is the city of Chicago located?

    Illinois
  • What is the capital of Virginia?

    Richmond
  • Which U.S. state is "The Bluegrass State"?

    Kentucky
  • In which U.S. state is a Broadway Street famous for its theater scene?

    New York
  • Which of these U.S. states is not in the northern part of the country?

    Louisiana
  • Austin is the capital of which US state?

    Texas
  • What U.S. state does Kansas border on the south?

    Oklahoma
  • The name of what state is famously misspelled in the US Constitution?

    Pennsylvania
  • In which US State is Silicon Valley?

    California
  • Which US state is abbreviated as NM?

    New Mexico
  • Clarksville and Memphis are cities in which US state?

    Tennessee
  • Which U.S. state is known for its crude oil production?

    Texas
  • Providence is the capital city of which US State?

    Rhode Island
  • Which U.S. state has the most Electoral College votes?

    California

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  • Which of these U.S. states would fit over 260 times into Alaska?

    Delaware
  • What is the nickname of the state of Vermont?

    The Green Mountain State
  • Maine and Rhode Island are part of what US region?

    New England
  • What is the capital of Delaware?

    Dover
  • What symbol is surrounded by gold stars on Rhode Island's flag?

    Anchor
  • Which is the smallest capital city in the United States by population?

    Montpelier
  • Which of these U.S. states shares a border with Connecticut?

    Massachusetts
  • Which of these American singers recorded the song "Moonlight in Vermont"?

    Frank Sinatra
  • Delaware state capital Dover is in which time zone?

    Eastern
  • What is the postal state abbreviation of Vermont?

    VT
  • Rhode Island shares its name with an island from which country?

    Greece
  • Which legendary Reggae musician lived in Delaware for a short time?

    Bob Marley
  • Which Texas park is larger than the state of Rhode Island?

    Big Bend
  • Which of these animals was elected mayor of Fair Haven, Vermont in 2019?

    Goat
  • Which US state has the smallest population?

    Wyoming
  • In central Connecticut originated what style of cheeseburger?

    Steamed
  • Which is the smallest mountain range in the United States?

    Sutter Buttes
  • Located in Portland, which is the smallest park in the world?

    Mill Ends Park
  • Which US state has the smallest airport?

    Montana
  • How many counties are there in Rhode Island?

    Five

How well do you know the state of New York? Play our quiz and find out!

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  • Which of these U.S. presidents first served as governor of New York?

    Theodore Roosevelt
  • Which of these mountain regions is a famous New York holiday destination?

    Catskills
  • The New York International Airport is named after which President?

    John F. Kennedy
  • Which of these oceans is located to the east of New York?

    Atlantic
  • New York City is divided into five what?

    Boroughs
  • Which of these cities is not in New York?

    Boston
  • Which NYC borough is in the title of a Woody Allen film?

    Manhattan
  • How many U.S. states does New York border by land?

    5
  • Which of these is one of the nicknames for New York City?

    The Big Apple
  • What is the state tree of New York?

    Sugar maple
  • What location in New York City is the most popular filming destination?

    Central Park
  • Which iconic building is named after New York's state nickname?

    Empire State Building
  • What is 'The Met' in New York?

    Museum
  • On which island in New York would you find the Statue of Liberty?

    Liberty Island
  • Which of these famous beaches can you visit in New York City?

    Coney Island
  • Which of these States shares a small maritime border with New York?

    Rhode Island
  • Which of these is the name of an NHL team from New York?

    Rangers
  • Which bridge connects Ontario's Niagara Falls tourist areas and New York?

    Rainbow Bridge
  • Which of the following is New York's state mammal?

    Beaver
  • Which of these is a town in Erie County, New York, and a Buffalo suburb?

    Amherst

Explore the US States through their symbols!

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  • What is the official state fruit of New York?

    Apple
  • Which of these is the official state tree of Vermont?

    Sugar Maple
  • Po'Boy shrimp sandwiches are associated with which US state?

    Louisiana
  • What state's flag has a silhouette of an American Bison in its middle?

    Wyoming
  • What 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 York
  • Which U.S. state's motto is the same as the country's official motto?

    Florida
  • Which U.S. state displays a diamond on its license plate?

    Arkansas
  • What is the official state pie of Florida?

    Key lime
  • The Bluebonnet is the official state flower of which U.S. state?

    Texas
  • The whoopie pie is the official treat of which U.S. state?

    Maine
  • What is the official state flower of Florida?

    Orange blossom
  • Which U.S. state motto translates to "I have found it"?

    California
  • The poppy is the official state flower of which U.S. state?

    California
  • Which U.S. state has a license plate that depicts four presidents?

    South Dakota
  • Gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets are popular foods in which southern state?

    Louisiana
  • What is the official dessert of Alabama?

    Lane cake
  • Which U.S. state has a mud pie named after it?

    Mississippi

Explore The Beautiful "Garden State" With Our New Jersey Quiz!

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  • What was the name of Thomas Edison's New Jersey laboratory?

    Menlo Park
  • Which of these universities is New Jersey's state university?

    Rutgers University
  • Which of these artists was born in New Jersey?

    Frank Sinatra
  • Which of these New Jersey cities is known as "The Sixth Borough"?

    Jersey City
  • The New Jersey Devils are based in which city?

    Newark
  • The original Monopoly board game was based on which city in New Jersey?

    Atlantic City
  • What time zone does New Jersey use?

    Eastern Time Zone
  • Which is New Jersey's official state fruit?

    Blueberry
  • Which city in New Jersey is known as "Brick City"?

    Newark
  • What popular cartoon character got its name from a Frank Sinatra song?

    Scooby-Doo
  • What type of animal does New Jersey's "Lucy" sculpture resemble?

    Elephant
  • After which explorer is the New Jersey Estuarine Research Reserve named?

    Jacques Cousteau
  • What famous songwriter began his career in Long Branch, New Jersey?

    Bruce Springsteen
  • Which song has been Princeton University's alma mater since 1859?

    Old Nassau
  • How many stars honor Frank Sinatra on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

    Three
  • Which of these was Thomas Edison's nickname?

    Wizard of Menlo Park
  • What is the official state bird of New Jersey?

    Eastern Goldfinch
  • Which New Jersey town is known by the motto "The Best Town Around"?

    Woodbridge
  • In "4th of July, Asbury Park," Bruce Springsteen sings about which girl?

    Sandy
  • In which year did the state of New Jersey join the Union?

    1787

Ready, set, go! Race your way to knowledge!

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  • The New York City Marathon goes through how many of the boroughs?

    Five
  • What is the name of the famous dog race held every year in Alaska?

    Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
  • Which cocktail has been a Kentucky Derby tradition for almost 100 years?

    Mint Julep
  • Which of these is a 1-mile drinking race combining running and drinking?

    Beer Mile
  • What state capital is home to "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing"?

    Indianapolis
  • The Indianapolis 500 motor race takes place in which month?

    May
  • The "Charleston Distance Run" is a 15-mile race in which US state?

    West Virginia
  • Which horse race is known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports"?

    Kentucky Derby
  • What flag color signals only one lap is remaining in a NASCAR race?

    White
  • The Preakness Stakes is a horse race run in which US city?

    Baltimore
  • Which U.S. sitting President first attended a NASCAR Cup Series race?

    Ronald Reagan
  • Which race claims to be the oldest continuous footrace in the U.S.?

    Buffalo Turkey Trot
  • What command tells jockeys to mount their horses at the Kentucky Derby?

    Riders up
  • In what city is the Kentucky Derby held?

    Louisville
  • Which type of flag signals the end of a race in NASCAR?

    Checkered
  • Which race car series is Indianapolis 500?

    IndyCar
  • What is the most successful car number in the history of NASCAR?

    11
  • Mascots dressed as which food run a race in the Milwaukee Brewer games?

    Sausage
  • Pack Burro Racing is the official summer heritage sport of which state?

    Colorado
  • The 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?

    Maryland
  • What color is the cross on the Florida state flag?

    Red
  • The city of Savannah is in which US state?

    Georgia
  • Yankee Doodle is the anthem of which state?

    Connecticut
  • In which state is the Everglades National Park?

    Florida
  • After what was the state of New York named?

    Duke
  • What is the postal state abbreviation of Virginia?

    VA
  • What is the state capital of Massachusetts?

    Boston
  • Who founded Rhode Island?

    Roger Williams
  • Which is the largest city in the state of North Carolina?

    Charlotte
  • What color is the background of South Carolina's state flag?

    Blue
  • "The Granite State" is another name for which US state?

    New Hampshire
  • What is the most populated city in Florida?

    Jacksonville
  • Canada's province of New Brunswick borders what US state?

    Maine
  • What is the capital of the state of North Carolina?

    Raleigh
  • What plant is depicted on Connecticut's state flag?

    Grapevine
  • Which of these is New Jersey's motto?

    Liberty and Prosperity

How much do you know about the Great Lakes? Take the test!

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  • Which of the Great Lakes is named like the Canadian province it borders?

    Lake Ontario
  • Which of these cities is not on the shores of the Great Lakes?

    Nashville
  • Which of these is a major city on Lake Michigan's shore?

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • What is the smallest of the great lakes in surface area?

    Ontario
  • What state had its "Great Lakes State" slogan on license plates?

    Michigan
  • In 1998, what was briefly designated as the sixth Great Lake?

    Lake Champlain
  • Gary, Indiana, borders which of America's Great Lakes?

    Lake Michigan
  • The Erie Canal connects the Great Lakes with what body of water?

    Atlantic Ocean
  • Lake Erie borders with what Canadian province?

    Ontario
  • Which city in Ohio is known as "The Best Location In the Nation"?

    Cleveland
  • Which U.S. Great Lake was the site of a key British naval defeat?

    Lake Erie
  • Of all the five Great Lakes, which is the deepest?

    Lake Superior
  • What is the figure of Lelawala, linked with Niagara Falls, also called?

    Maid of the Mist
  • What U.S. lake has a version of the Bermuda Triangle?

    Lake Michigan
  • How much of the world's freshwater is in the Great Lakes?

    21%
  • In which lake is the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald situated?

    Lake Superior
  • Under which Great Lake is the world's largest underground salt mine?

    Lake Huron
  • Which Great Lake does the Welland Canal connect with Lake Erie?

    Lake Ontario
  • In what lake is Isle Royale National Park situated?

    Lake Superior
  • How many times did the Niagara Falls stop flowing?

    2

Take a journey through the American South with our exciting quiz!

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  • Dover is the capital of which state?

    Delaware
  • What is a popular nickname for the Southern United States?

    Dixieland
  • What state lies immediately south of Georgia?

    Florida
  • What are hushpuppies in the southern U.S.?

    A traditional dish
  • What is the capital of Louisiana?

    Baton Rouge
  • What is the name of the presidential retreat, located in Maryland?

    Camp David
  • In what time zone is the state of South Carolina located?

    Eastern Time Zone
  • New Orleans' Preservation Hall is associated with which music genre?

    Jazz
  • In which US state is the city Savannah?

    Georgia
  • What distinguishes Alabama-style barbecue sauce?

    Mayonnaise
  • What is the chain of islands located off the coast of Florida called?

    Florida Keys
  • "The Sooner State" is a reference to which State?

    Oklahoma
  • What is the name for the United States Bullion Depository in Kentucky?

    Fort Knox
  • Which city in Maryland had the slogan "The Greatest City In America"?

    Baltimore
  • Montgomery is the capital of which southern US state?

    Alabama
  • Boiled peanuts are the official snack of which U.S. state?

    South Carolina
  • Which U.S. city is known as "The Crossroads of the South"?

    Jackson, Mississippi
  • Alabama shares a border to the west with which U.S. state?

    Mississippi
  • What 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!

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  • Which of these U.S. states hosts the "The Masters" golf tournament?

    Georgia
  • Which state's license plates include a "Bluegrass State" motto?

    Kentucky
  • Which of these states saw the most fighting during the Civil War?

    Virginia
  • How many US States start with an 'A'?

    4
  • In which US state is 95% of the world's bourbon produced?

    Kentucky
  • What US state is nicknamed "The Silver State"?

    Nevada
  • How many states are needed to ratify amendments to the US Constitution?

    38 of 50 States
  • Which of these states is on the west coast of the United States?

    California
  • How many states did the United States have originally?

    13
  • What U.S. state is nicknamed "The Old Line State"?

    Maryland
  • "The Old North State" is the official song of which state?

    North Carolina
  • Which of these U.S. states does Florida border?

    Alabama
  • Which of these major US cities is also a state capital?

    Denver
  • Which is the only US state to start with "West"?

    West Virginia
  • Cape Canaveral is located in which US state?

    Florida
  • Which U.S. state has the motto "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation"?

    Georgia
  • Yorktown is a historical town located in which of these states?

    Virginia
  • Which U.S. state influenced the Declaration of Independence's creation?

    Virginia