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The USA - Which State? Trivia Quiz

This is a general information quiz about the United States of America.

A multiple-choice quiz by agvii. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
agvii

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,874

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
12803

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many of the 50 United States begin with the letter "M"? Hint

Eight

Six

Seven

Five

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Question 2 of 10

2. This state's bird is the cardinal. Its flower is the dogwood. Its tree is the pine. James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson were born here. What state is it? Hint

North Carolina

Missouri

Georgia

Oklahoma

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Question 3 of 10

3. This state's motto is "Eureka". The lowest point in the United States is in this state. Hint

Texas

Montana

Alaska

California

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many of the 50 United States have two-word names, commonly speaking? Hint

Ten

Seven

Eight

Five

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Question 5 of 10

5. This state has the only state flag with a picture of a president. Nicknamed "The Evergreen State", its state tree is the Western Hemlock. Hint

South Dakota

Pennsylvania

Washington

Oregon

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Question 6 of 10

6. The cactus wren is this state's bird. Nicknamed "The Grand Canyon State", it was admitted to statehood on February 14th, 1912. Hint

California

Arizona

Nevada

New Mexico

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Question 7 of 10

7. Alphabetically, what is the last of the 50 states?

Answer: (One word)

8. On this state's flag, within the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood. The sunflower is the state flower and the state song is "Home On the Range". Hint

Texas

Oklahoma

Kansas

Missouri

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Question 9 of 10

9. Presidents Eisenhower and L.B. Johnson were born in this state. The state became the 28th state of the Union in 1845. Hint

Rhode Island

Pennsylvania

Illinois

Texas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Directly bordering six other states, the motto of this state is "Esto perpetua", meaning "It is Forever". The western white pine is its state tree. Hint

Idaho

Missouri

Wyoming

Colorado

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many of the 50 United States begin with the letter "M"?

Answer: Eight

Eight - Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri and Montana.

2. This state's bird is the cardinal. Its flower is the dogwood. Its tree is the pine. James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson were born here. What state is it?

Answer: North Carolina

At 6,684 ft, Mount Mitchell is the highest point in North Carolina and the highest point in the United States east of the Mississippi River.

3. This state's motto is "Eureka". The lowest point in the United States is in this state.

Answer: California

At 282 feet below sea level, Death Valley is the lowest point in the U.S.

4. How many of the 50 United States have two-word names, commonly speaking?

Answer: Ten

Ten - New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia.

5. This state has the only state flag with a picture of a president. Nicknamed "The Evergreen State", its state tree is the Western Hemlock.

Answer: Washington

This state was named for the first U.S. President, George Washington.

6. The cactus wren is this state's bird. Nicknamed "The Grand Canyon State", it was admitted to statehood on February 14th, 1912.

Answer: Arizona

The name "Arizona" comes from "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing."

7. Alphabetically, what is the last of the 50 states?

Answer: Wyoming

The first state, alphabetically, is Alabama.

Answer: Kansas

Famous Kansans include: Walter P. Chrysler-auto manufacturer, Amelia Earhart-aviator, poet Edgar Lee Masters and Barry Sanders-football player.

9. Presidents Eisenhower and L.B. Johnson were born in this state. The state became the 28th state of the Union in 1845.

Answer: Texas

Texas is the second largest state in land mass, second only to Alaska. Eisenhower's family moved to Kansas when he was an infant.

10. Directly bordering six other states, the motto of this state is "Esto perpetua", meaning "It is Forever". The western white pine is its state tree.

Answer: Idaho

The name "Idaho" is an invented word and is not derived from any previous meaning.

Source: Author agvii

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