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USA Alphabetically - Part I & J Quiz

Not enough well-known places in America beginning with either I or J to make a decent quiz on each, so I've combined them here.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Dizart

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
301,226

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3197

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 150 (10/10), Fiona112233 (9/10), LizzyAllen3420 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which city, on the shoreline of Cayuga Lake, is home to Cornell University? Hint

Itta Bena

Irvine

Independence

Ithaca

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which city in California, home to an annual professional tennis tournament, had the highest proportion of millionaires in the USA in the first decade of the 21st century? Hint

Inglewood

Irwindale

Indian Wells

Irvine

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which state capital lies on the banks of the White River? Hint

Jefferson City

Indianapolis

Juneau

Jackson

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Question 4 of 10

4. In terms of land area, what is the largest city in the contiguous United States? Hint

Jacksonville, Florida

Joshua Tree, California

Joplin, Missouri

Jasper, Texas

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Question 5 of 10

5. Arkansas State University is located in which city? Hint

Jasper

Judsonia

Junction City

Jonesboro

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which state capital is larger in land area than the entire state of Delaware? Hint

Jackson

Juneau

Jefferson City

Indianapolis

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where in Virginia was the first permanent English settlement on American soil? Hint

Johnstown

Jamestown

Jonestown

Jaytown

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which state capital was originally called Lohman's Landing, and lies on the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau? Hint

Jackson

Indianapolis

Juneau

Jefferson City

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which city in Tennessee is home to the annual Blue Plum Festival, and is the site of East Tennessee State University? Hint

Jackson

Johnson City

Jasper

Jacksboro

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which state capital is situated on the banks of the Pearl River, and sits on top of an extinct volcano? Hint

Jefferson City

Jackson

Juneau

Indianapolis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which city, on the shoreline of Cayuga Lake, is home to Cornell University?

Answer: Ithaca

Named after the Greek island of the same name,Ithaca, situated in central New York State, was founded in 1790. Cornell University, one of the eight Ivy League institutions, was founded in the city in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White.

2. Which city in California, home to an annual professional tennis tournament, had the highest proportion of millionaires in the USA in the first decade of the 21st century?

Answer: Indian Wells

Situated in Riverside County, in the Coachella Valley, Indian Wells has been home to an ATP Masters Series tennis event since 1987, with a WTA women's tennis event taking place concurrently since 1989.

3. Which state capital lies on the banks of the White River?

Answer: Indianapolis

The state capital of Indiana, Indianapolis was founded in 1821. The city was specifically founded for this role, and was designed by Alexander Ralston. Indianapolis has a number of nicknames, including "The Crossroads of America" and "Railroad City".

4. In terms of land area, what is the largest city in the contiguous United States?

Answer: Jacksonville, Florida

Covering an area of 874 square miles, Jacksonville is the county seat of Duval County, just south of the state border with Georgia. Lying on the banks of the Saint Johns River, the city was originally called Cowford, taking on its present name in 1822.

5. Arkansas State University is located in which city?

Answer: Jonesboro

Situated in Craighead County in northeastern Arkansas, Jonesboro was named after local Senator William Jones, and was incorporated in 1859. Arkansas State University was founded in the city in 1909 as Arkansas A&M College, taking on its current name in 1967.

6. Which state capital is larger in land area than the entire state of Delaware?

Answer: Juneau

The state capital of Alaska, Juneau was named after gold prospector Joe Juneau. Its land area of 3,255 square miles makes it the second largest municipality in the 50 states, behind Sitka, also in Alaska. Juneau is unique among the state capitals in that it is only accessible by air or sea.

7. Where in Virginia was the first permanent English settlement on American soil?

Answer: Jamestown

First settled in 1607, Jamestown is located on Jamestown Island in the James River, Virginia. Jamestown was the capital of the Virginia Colony until 1698. In the early 21st century, the town was a major tourist attraction, with many of the original pioneer buildings recreated, and various displays of 17th century artefacts.

8. Which state capital was originally called Lohman's Landing, and lies on the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau?

Answer: Jefferson City

Named after former US President Thomas Jefferson, the capital of Missouri sits on the southern bank of the Missouri River. It was named state capital in 1821, mainly due to its location in the centre of the state.

9. Which city in Tennessee is home to the annual Blue Plum Festival, and is the site of East Tennessee State University?

Answer: Johnson City

Originally called Johnson's Depot, and named after Henry Johnson, Johnson City straddles three different counties - Carter, Sullivan and Washington. The Blue Plum Festival is a free music and arts festival held each June. East Tennessee State University was established in the city in 1911, originally as a teacher training college.

10. Which state capital is situated on the banks of the Pearl River, and sits on top of an extinct volcano?

Answer: Jackson

Named after former President Andrew Jackson, the capital of Mississippi is built on top of Jackson Volcano, which has been extinct for 65 million years. Previous names for the city include Parkerville and LeFleur's Bluff.

Source: Author Dizart

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