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U.S. State Capitals Trivia Quiz

There are only 50 choices, so make your best choice for these United States capitals!

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

Author
lutefan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,129

Updated
Nov 23 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
14246

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (3/10), Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 174 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This state capital means "peace." Hint

Salem, Oregon

Boise, Idaho

Phoenix, Arizona

Montepelier, Vermont

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these states has a capital named for a President? Hint

Michigan

Tennessee

Mississippi

Washington

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Question 3 of 10

3. Its name means "Red Stick" in English.

Answer: (Two words, so twirl while you think)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What's the only USA state capital with three words in its city's name?

Answer: (Three words; It won't take an Olympian effort.)

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Question 5 of 10

5. This is the northernmost state capital named for a President.

Answer: (One word; please, no cheesy answers!)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Professional sports teams named for a star, a bird, a canine, and a snake all play in this state's capital. Hint

Columbus, Ohio

Indianapolis, Indiana

Phoenix, Arizona

Denver, Colorado

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Question 7 of 10

7. "A Prairie Home Companion," nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Garrison Keillor, calls this state capital home. Hint

Denver, Colorado

Topeka, Kansas

Lincoln, Nebraska

St. Paul, Minnesota

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Question 8 of 10

8. The United States Naval Academy is in this capital. Hint

Annapolis, Maryland

Dover, Delaware

Honolulu, Hawaii

Tallahassee, Florida

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Question 9 of 10

9. You might take a ship, you might take a plane to this capital, but you can't drive to this one, even though it's not on an island.

Answer: (One word city only)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ronald Reagan lived in which city when he was governor? Hint

Richmond, Virginia

Albany, New York

Sacramento, California

Springfield, Illinois

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This state capital means "peace."

Answer: Salem, Oregon

Willammette University is nearby. The largest city in the state, Portland, is about an hour north, on Interstate Five.

2. Which of these states has a capital named for a President?

Answer: Mississippi

Jackson was named for Andrew Jackson. Mississippi is one of four states with capitals named for Presidents.

3. Its name means "Red Stick" in English.

Answer: Baton Rouge

In Louisiana, of course, which was part of the Louisiana Purchase. The largest city in the state is New Orleans.

4. What's the only USA state capital with three words in its city's name?

Answer: Salt Lake City

The 2002 Winter Olympic Games were held here. It's also home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle.

5. This is the northernmost state capital named for a President.

Answer: Madison

Also home of the University of Wisconsin.

6. Professional sports teams named for a star, a bird, a canine, and a snake all play in this state's capital.

Answer: Phoenix, Arizona

The Suns play in the NBA, the Cardinals in the NFL, the Coyotes in the NHL, and the Diamondbacks are a baseball team. There's a swimming pool in the grandstands at Bank One Ballpark, where the Diamondbacks play!

7. "A Prairie Home Companion," nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Garrison Keillor, calls this state capital home.

Answer: St. Paul, Minnesota

The historic Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul is the home of the show. St. Paul joins with Minneapolis to form the Twin Cities.

8. The United States Naval Academy is in this capital.

Answer: Annapolis, Maryland

Not far from Washington, DC. Spiro Agnew lived in the Governor's Mansion prior to serving Richard Nixon as vice president...before he had to resign to face criminal charges.

9. You might take a ship, you might take a plane to this capital, but you can't drive to this one, even though it's not on an island.

Answer: Juneau

The only roads in this Alaskan town are literally, in this town! There are no roads that leading into or out of Juneau. It's named for one of the miners who settled there.

10. Ronald Reagan lived in which city when he was governor?

Answer: Sacramento, California

He used it as a springboard for the Presidency. Monterey and San Jose were capital cities before Sacramento.

Source: Author lutefan

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