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US Capitals in Other States Trivia Quiz
I will give you ten cities, the names of capitals of US states. Your job is to match the city with a state it is in, but in which it is NOT the capital city. Example, Albany is the capital of New York. It is also a city in both PA and GA. Pick PA or GA.
A matching quiz
by Ilona_Ritter.
Estimated time: 3 mins.
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right
side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
A city, such as Albany, may exist in more than one state. There is only one correct solution to the entire quiz, though.
Questions
Choices
1. Juneau
Indiana
2. Hartford
California
3. Dover
New Jersey
4. Springfield
Wisconsin
5. Des Moines
Iowa
6. Topeka
Alabama
7. Frankfort
Massachusetts
8. Lansing
Washington
9. Jackson
Michigan
10. Helena
Kentucky
Select each answer
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Juneau
Answer: Wisconsin
Juneau is the capital of Alaska. However, Juneau, Wisconsin, is a city in Dodge Country, Wisconsin, with a population of 2,658 in 2020. The town was founded in 1845. It was first named Victory, then Dodge Center, but because other places had those names, they agreed on Juneau in 1852, most likely after French-Canadian trader Solomon Juneau, the founder of Milwaukee.
However, the city itself says it was named after Solomon's son Paul Juneau.
2. Hartford
Answer: Kentucky
Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. It is also a city in Kentucky, in Ohio County. In 2020, the population was 2,668. Their town slogan is, "Home to 2,000 happy people and a few soreheads." According to the city website, a "sorehead" is a "community-minded, progressive citizen who works to promote civic pride."
3. Dover
Answer: New Jersey
Dover is the capital of Delaware. It is also a town in New Jersey in Morris County. In 2010, the population was 18,157. It is located on the Rockaway River and is about 30 miles from New York City.
4. Springfield
Answer: Massachusetts
Springfield is the capital of Illinois. Springfield, Massachusetts, is located in Hampden County on the Connecticut River. In 2020, the population was 155,929, and one of the largest cities in MA. Children's author Dr. Seuss was born in Springfield, MA.
5. Des Moines
Answer: Washington
Des Moines is the capital of Iowa. Des Moines is also a city in Washington in King County. In 2020, the population was 32,888. While no evidence was found that Native Americans lived in Des Moines, there is evidence that the Duwamish and Muckleshoot tribes came there to fish and catch clams. The first person known to settle there was a man named John Moore, circa 1867.
6. Topeka
Answer: Indiana
Topeka is the capital of Kansas. Topeka is also a town in Indiana. It is seated in LaGrange County. In 2010, the population was 1,153. It was most likely named due to its landscape, which is similar to Topeka, KS.
7. Frankfort
Answer: Michigan
Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky. Frankfort is also a city in Michigan in Benzie County. In 2010, the population was 1,286. While in Frankfort, one can visit Crystal Lake, the biggest lake in Michigan.
8. Lansing
Answer: Iowa
Lansing is the capital of Michigan. Lansing is also a city in Iowa in Allamakee County. In 2020, the population was 968. It is located on the Mississippi River. Lansing, Iowa, is where the Black Hawk Bridge begins on one end and goes to the state of Wisconsin.
9. Jackson
Answer: California
Jackson is the capital of Mississippi. Jackson is also a city in California in Amador County. The city was not named after President Jackson but after Colonel Alden Jackson, a well-liked lawyer of the miners in the area.
While in Jackson, one can visit the Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park or the Amador County Museum, among other attractions, to learn about the area's history.
10. Helena
Answer: Alabama
Helena is the capital of Montana. Helena is also a city in Alabama in the counties of Jefferson and Shelby. In 2022 the population was 21,560. Despite the number of people, it has one of the lowest crime rates in the United States.
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