US States Odd One Out Trivia Quiz

Answer: Kansas

The state song of Kansas is "Home on the Range" whereas New Mexico has "O, Fair New Mexico", South Dakota has "Hail, South Dakota" and Montana has "Montana".

Answer: South Dakota

South Dakota is nicknamed the 'Coyote' state; the rest have flower nicknames: Kansas 'Sunflower', Mississippi 'Magnolia' and Alabama 'Camellia'.

Answer: Alabama

Alabama's nickname of 'Yellowhammer' refers to the bird whereas South Dakota has 'Coyote', Michigan 'Wolverine' and Arkansas 'Bear', which are not notably winged.

Answer: Nebraska

Nebraska's nickname of 'The Beef State' sets it apart from Alabama 'Cotton', Louisiana 'Sugar' and Iowa 'Corn', all of which are crops.

Answer: Illinois

Illinois has provided Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) whereas Colorado, Idaho and Maryland have not yet been the home states of presidents.

Answer: Iowa

Iowa is named after a Native American tribe; Virginia is named after Elizabeth I 'The Virgin Queen'; Maryland is named after Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I; Georgia is named after George II.

Answer: Missouri

Missouri has a state capital called Jefferson City which sounds very American, whereas Iowa has Des Moines, Louisiana has Baton Rouge and South Dakota has Pierre all of which sound French.

Answer: Washington

Washington's capital is Olympia whereas Missouri has Jefferson City, Mississippi has Jackson and Nebraska has Lincoln, all of which suggest presidents.

Answer: Alaska

Alaska does not show the state seal on its flag; it shows Ursa Major and the North Star. The other state flags show the state seal.

Answer: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania shows the state coat of arms whereas each of the other flags show something connected with the Native Americans: Massachusetts shows a Massachusett holding a bow and arrow; New Mexico shows an ancient sun symbol (Zia) and Oklahoma shows the battle shield of an Osage warrior.