+10 Best State Name Trivia and Quizzes in United States
Welcome, quiz enthusiasts! Are you ready to put your knowledge of the good ol' USA to the test? Today, we're diving into a topic that's as diverse and unique as the fifty states themselves – state names! From the majestic mountains of Montana to the sunny shores of Florida, each state in this great nation carries a name that reflects its history, geography, and culture. Some names are steeped in Native American heritage, others pay homage to European explorers, and a few even boast quirky origins that will leave you scratching your head in amazement. Get ready to embark on a trivia journey like no other as we explore the stories behind how each state got its name. Do you know which state is named after a French king? Or which one takes its name from an Algonquian word meaning "long river"? Put on your thinking cap and get ready to uncover the fascinating tales hidden within the names of America's states. Whether you're a history buff, a geography whiz, or just someone who loves a good challenge, this quiz is sure to test your knowledge and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the rich tapestry of the United States. So, grab a pen and paper, or better yet, gather your friends and family for a friendly competition to see who can reign supreme as the ultimate state name expert! So, without further ado, let's dive in and discover the intriguing, surprising, and downright captivating world of state names in the United States. Are you up for the challenge? Let's find out!
How many states can you name in this quiz?
Which state beginning with "A" is the most populous?
ArizonaWhich of these U.S. states was not named after monarchy?
TexasWhat U.S. state is nicknamed "The Constitution State"?
ConnecticutWhich U.S. state is known as "The Magnolia State"?
MississippiWhich U.S. state was very close to being named Transylvania?
KentuckyHow many US states' names begin with the letter "C"?
3Which U.S. state was named after Queen Elizabeth I?
VirginiaHow many U.S. state names begin with the letter H?
OneHow many states are named in the US $5?
26What state was nicknamed the Empire State of the South?
GeorgiaWhich US state got its name from a British island?
New JerseyHow many U.S. state names only have one syllable?
OneWhich U.S. state is known by the nickname "The Free State"?
MarylandAfter whom was the US state of Georgia named?
King George IIHow many US state names begin with the letter "K"?
TwoWhich U.S. state is nicknamed "The Bay State"?
MassachusettsWhat US state is nicknamed "The Sooner State"?
OklahomaWhich US state has residents nicknamed "Yoopers"?
MichiganHow many state capitals have the names of US presidents?
4Which of these state names isn't derived from French?
Florida
Test your knowledge of the states: Can you place these sites and symbols?
Which U.S. landmark is thought to have been placed in the wrong location?
Four CornersIn which US state are the cities of Pasadena and San Francisco?
CaliforniaWhat U.S. state is also known as the "Show Me State"?
MissouriIn which U.S. state is the city of Colorado Springs located?
ColoradoIn what U.S. state can you visit Universal Studios Hollywood?
CaliforniaWhich State would you be in if you were visiting Las Vegas?
NevadaWhich is the two-letter abbreviation for the state of Alaska?
AKWhich of these landmarks is found in Washington, D.C.?
Lincoln MemorialWhich of these landmarks is not in California?
The Hoover DamWhich U.S. state has the motto "The Crossroads of America"?
IndianaWhich U.S. state is "The Bluegrass State"?
KentuckyWhat is California's state motto?
EurekaWhich of these American symbols marks a historical site in Massachusetts?
Plymouth RockWhat state had its "Great Lakes State" slogan on license plates?
MichiganWhich U.S. state has the word "Excelsior" as its motto?
New YorkWhich of these states was named in honor of an American citizen?
WashingtonWhich of these famous landmarks is located in South Dakota?
Mount RushmoreWhich of these U.S. states is home to a city called Chesapeake?
VirginiaWhich US state is known for the nickname Pelican State?
Louisiana
State names and fun facts: A trivia journey through the U.S.
Which U.S. state's name ends with three consecutive vowels?
HawaiiWhat U.S. state is nicknamed "The Golden State"?
CaliforniaWhich U.S. state is known by the nickname "The First State"?
DelawareWhich U.S. state name can be typed with only one keyboard row?
AlaskaWhat U.S. state is nicknamed the "Old Dominion State"?
VirginiaWhich U.S. state has a name after a Caddo word that means "friends"?
TexasWhich U.S. state is nicknamed the Prairie State?
IllinoisWhich U.S. state was almost named "Deseret"?
UtahWhich state earned its nickname due to a tradition of military service?
TennesseeWhich state name stems from a word meaning "beside the long tidal river"?
ConnecticutWhich of these U.S. states was named after the wife of King Charles I?
MarylandWhat U.S. state is nicknamed "The Evergreen State"?
WashingtonWhich state has the official nickname "The Cornhusker State"?
NebraskaWhat U.S. state is called "The Cowboy State"?
Wyoming"The Granite State" is another name for which US state?
New HampshireWhich state has the official nickname "Hawkeye State"?
Iowa
Step Into The World of Names! How Many Thomas Do You Know?
Thomas Jefferson designed the capitol building of which U.S. state?
VirginiaBorn in 1889, in what branch of art did Thomas Hart Benton excel?
PaintingIn which U.S. state was Founding Father Thomas Jefferson born?
VirginiaWhat was Thomas Edison's middle name?
AlvaWhat fast-food chain did Dave Thomas name after one of his children?
Wendy'sWhich U.S. city is home to the "33 Thomas Street" windowless skyscraper?
New York CityWhat year did Thomas Jefferson become US Secretary of State?
1790What brand of candy-coated chewing gum was founded by Thomas Adams?
ChicletsBesides the light bulb, Thomas Edison made which of these discoveries?
Motion Picture CameraWhich U.S. city is home to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
Washington, D.C.Who invented the phonograph?
Thomas EdisonWhat animal was on the U.S. nickel before Thomas Jefferson?
BisonWhat are the first two names of poet T. S. Eliot?
Thomas StearnsWho was the scientific partner of Thomas Watson?
Alexander Graham BellWhat is MLB player Frank Thomas's nickname?
The Big HurtFor how many terms did Thomas Jefferson serve as President?
TwoWhat was the feud between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla called?
War of the CurrentsDuring which century did artist Alma Thomas live and work?
20thWho was Thomas Jefferson's opposing candidate when he became president?
John AdamsWhere is the Thomas Edison National Historical Park located?
New Jersey
State Nickname Challenge: How Well Do You Know the U.S.A.?
Which of the following is Florida's nickname?
The Sunshine StateWhich state is known as "The Constitution State"?
ConnecticutWhat U.S. state is nicknamed "The Natural State"?
ArkansasWhich U.S. state is known as the Land of Lincoln?
IllinoisWhat state in the US is called "The Yellowhammer State"?
AlabamaWhich US State is also known as 'The Flickertail State'?
North DakotaWhat U.S. state is nicknamed "The Granite State"?
New HampshireWhat US state is nicknamed "The Silver State"?
NevadaWhich U.S. state is known as "America's Dairyland"?
WisconsinWhich U.S. state is called the "Nutmeg State"?
ConnecticutWhat state is occasionally nicknamed the Chesapeake Bay State?
MarylandWhich US state is nicknamed "Equality State"?
Wyoming
State Nickname Quiz: How Well Do You Know the U.S.?
"Jayhawk" is a nickname for the inhabitants of which U.S. state?
KansasLong-time residents of what state are often called "sourdough"?
AlaskaResidents from which state are often called "Down Easters"?
Maine"Nutmegger" is a nickname for the inhabitants of which U.S. state?
ConnecticutWhat US state is nicknamed "The Badger State"?
WisconsinWhich U.S. state has a town named Hot Coffee?
MississippiWhich city in Ohio is known as "The Forest City"?
ClevelandWhich New England state is known as "The Pine Tree State"?
MaineWhat U.S. state is home to a community named Vinegar Bend?
AlabamaIn which U.S. state is there a community called Popcorn?
IndianaWhich city in New York is known as the "City of Good Neighbors"?
BuffaloWhich U.S. state is known as "The Tar Heel State"?
North CarolinaWhich city in Rhode Island is known as "The Renaissance City"?
ProvidenceWhich U.S. state is known as "The Hospitality State"?
Mississippi
Play Our Quiz to Discover the Nicknames of these U.S. States!
What is the nickname of the state of New York?
Empire StateWhat U.S. state is nicknamed "The Lone Star State"?
TexasWhich U.S. state's nickname is "The Grand Canyon State"?
ArizonaWhich of these is California's state nickname?
Golden StateWhich U.S. state is known as "The Groundhog State"?
MississippiWhat is Kansas' official state nickname?
The Sunflower StateWhat is the official nickname of the U.S. state of Nevada?
The Silver State"The Land of Enchantment" is the official nickname of which state?
New Mexico"Peach State" is the nickname of which of these US states?
GeorgiaWhat US state is nicknamed "The Ocean State"?
Rhode Island"Heart of Dixie" is the nickname for which US state?
Alabama"Centennial State" is the nickname of which US state?
Colorado
Discover the unique facts of US states in this quiz!
Which U.S. state is known by the nickname "The Garden State"?
New JerseyHow many US states begin with the letter M?
EightWhich U.S. state's motto is the same as the country's official motto?
FloridaWhich U.S. state is home to the Badlands National Park?
South DakotaWhich US state has the smallest population?
WyomingWhich of these US states features a lone star on its flag?
TexasWhich of these states has the grizzly bear as its official state animal?
CaliforniaHow many U.S. states are legally described as a "commonwealth"?
FourWhich U.S. state motto translates to "I have found it"?
CaliforniaWhich is the fourth most populous state in the US?
New YorkWhich of these U.S. states became states on the same day?
North Dakota and South DakotaAs well as the 50 states, the US has how many territories?
14Which of these U.S. states is home to a city called "Chico"?
CaliforniaWhich of these U.S. states has an official state flavor?
VermontIn which of these US states is there a town called "Why"?
ArizonaWhich of these states has a coat of arms on their state flag?
PennsylvaniaWhich U.S. state has the motto "Liberty and Independence"?
Delaware
Try this quiz about the people and documents that shaped the nation.
The name of what state is famously misspelled in the US Constitution?
PennsylvaniaWhat was the name for the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?
Bill of RightsWhich amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
First AmendmentWhat kind of legislature is the United States Congress?
BicameralWhat document establishes the three branches of the American government?
The ConstitutionWhere was the Constitution of the United States kept during WWII?
Fort KnoxWhich of these Presidents co-wrote the Federalist Papers?
James MadisonWhich document begins with "When in the course of human events..."?
Declaration of IndependenceWhich amendment to the U.S. Constitution began the prohibition era?
Eighteenth AmendmentHow many ratified amendments are there in the US Constitution?
27Who was the writer of the Bill of Rights?
James MadisonWhich Founding Father did not sign the Declaration of Independence?
George WashingtonWhat does the Fourth Amendment protect U.S. citizens from?
Unreasonable searchesWho was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas JeffersonWhich is the highest court in the US political system?
Supreme CourtWhat was granted with the 19th Amendment?
Women's right to voteSuffrage is the right to do what?
VoteAt the U.S. Constitutional Convention, who was the oldest delegate?
Benjamin FranklinWhich amendment ended the prohibition of alcohol in 1933?
21st"Regnat Populus," meaning "the people rule," is which US state's motto?
Arkansas
Test your American knowledge by decoding this intricate trivia!
What is Nevada's state nickname?
All of theseThe name of which U.S. city was famously decided with a coin toss?
Portland, OregonWhat was the secret service codename for President Ronald Reagan?
RawhideWhich American crime boss earned the nickname "Lucky"?
Charles LucianoWhich of these is a popular nickname for Ohioans?
BuckeyesWhich of these is a nickname for Nashville, Tennessee?
Athens of the SouthWhich American president was nicknamed "The Great Communicator"?
Ronald ReaganWhat does the American slang expression "a piece of cake" mean?
Simple to accomplishWhat was the nickname of President Eisenhower?
IkeWhat was US president Zachary Taylor's nickname?
Old Rough and ReadyWhat was Mark Twain's real name?
Samuel ClemensOf all the Presidents, which first name was the most common?
JamesWhat was John Wayne's real name?
Marion Robert MorrisonWhere did the expression "riding shotgun" originate?
The American Wild WestWhat's the female equivalent of a 'John Doe'?
Jane DoeWhat is the real name of Tiger Woods?
EldrickWhich of these was Babe Ruth's real name?
George Herman Ruth, Jr.Which city in Oregon is known by the nickname "Bridgetown"?
PortlandWhat is the real name of "The Bean" in Chicago?
Cloud GateMark Sinclair is which actor's real name?
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