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USA State Capitals Trivia Quiz

In school, state capitals are often a testing point for geography. See if you can name the state capital by just the location of a point in a state. The points marking state capitals are close to its location in a state, but not perfect.

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jddrsi_raven

Time
3 mins

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Photo Quiz

Quiz #
403,344

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Very Easy

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Question 1 of 10

1. This "Buckeye State" capital was founded in 1812, and named after a famous explorer. Which state capital is marked on the map? Hint

Augusta, Maine

Springfield, Illinois

Denver, Colorado

Columbus, Ohio

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Question 2 of 10

2. This state's capital is often confused with the state's best known cities of Reno and Las Vegas. What state capital is marked on the map? Hint

Olympia, Washington

Albany, New York

Carson City, Nevada

Sacramento, California

3. The state's capital marked on the map is the only United States capital to be named after a foreign entity. It was so named in the hope that European settlers would be drawn to the area. Which capital is this? Hint

Raleigh, North Carolina

Topeka, Kansas

Providence, Rhode Island

Bismarck, North Dakota

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Question 4 of 10

4. Founded in 1839, this state capital is only the fourth largest city in its state. It is however, the second largest state capital by population in the country. Which state capital is marked on the map now? Hint

Phoenix, Arizona

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Austin, Texas

Lincoln, Nebraska

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Question 5 of 10

5. This next city is the largest city in its state. It is also considered one of the main epicenters for insurance companies in the United States. Which capital is marked on the map? Hint

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Moines, Iowa

St. Louis, Missouri

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Question 6 of 10

6. Established in 1864, this city started out during the gold rush as a simple gold camp. Can you name the capital marked on the map? Hint

Salem, Oregon

Helena, Montana

Olympia, Washington

Pierre, South Dakota

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Question 7 of 10

7. This capital city was named by two brothers from New York, who named it after the town they lived in. It became its state's capital in 1859, although there was much dissent from many people living in surrounding cities. Which city is now marked on the map? Hint

Indianapolis, Indiana

Lansing, Michigan

Frankfort, Kentucky

Nashville, Tennessee

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Question 8 of 10

8. Founded in 1856 after a president of the United States, this state capital is the home of the Cornhuskers. Which city and state, marked on the map, is home to this Big Ten school? Hint

Little Rock, Arkansas

Topeka, Kansas

Lincoln, Nebraska

St. Lake City, Utah

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Question 9 of 10

9. This capital city was founded in 1842 along the banks of the Willamette River. Which city, which is the third largest city in its state, is marked on the map? Hint

Olympia, Washington

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Salem, Oregon

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Question 10 of 10

10. This state capital was incorporated in 1854, where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet. Which capital, marked on the map, is one of the two cities known as the "Twin Cities?" Hint

St. Paul, Minnesota

Pierre, South Dakota

Bismarck, North Dakota

Madison, Wisconsin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This "Buckeye State" capital was founded in 1812, and named after a famous explorer. Which state capital is marked on the map?

Answer: Columbus, Ohio

Named after Christopher Columbus, the capital of Ohio is right in the middle of the state. It was established at the merging point of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers. Columbus is home to the Columbus Crew soccer team, and the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team.

2. This state's capital is often confused with the state's best known cities of Reno and Las Vegas. What state capital is marked on the map?

Answer: Carson City, Nevada

Carson City is named after Kit Carson, an American frontiersman who helped open settlements in the west. The city became officially recognized as Nevada's capital city in 1864 during the Civil War. A lot of people believe that Las Vegas or Reno are the state capitals, partly because both cities are larger in size than Carson City, and because of Las Vegas' many famous casinos.

Answer: Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck, North Dakota was originally a settlement founded in an area trekked by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was renamed in 1873 in honor of Otto von Bismarck. Bismarck became the capital of North Dakota in 1889.

Answer: Austin, Texas

Austin is named after Stephen F. Austin, whose name is also the name of a college. Since 1987, "South by Southwest" media festivals are held annually in Austin. Like many other state capitals, Austin is not the most populous cities in their respective states.

5. This next city is the largest city in its state. It is also considered one of the main epicenters for insurance companies in the United States. Which capital is marked on the map?

Answer: Des Moines, Iowa

Many insurance companies are headquartered in Des Moines, but several other companies also have home bases there. The first caucuses during presidential campaigns are held in Des Moines, Iowa, and many candidates prefer to have their headquarters there while campaigning for the presidency.

6. Established in 1864, this city started out during the gold rush as a simple gold camp. Can you name the capital marked on the map?

Answer: Helena, Montana

The wealth brought about by the gold helped in establishing Helena as the state capital. The gold rush wealth that flooded through the area also led to its iconic Victorian architecture, and the increase in the number of millionaires who lived in the area. Helena is one of the least populous state capitals in the country, despite the state's size.

Answer: Lansing, Michigan

Ann Arbor was just one of many cities that campaigned for the honor of being Michigan's capital, and because of this, no one could agree on which city it should be given to. Because of the frustration involved in the choosing the right city, the Michigan House of Representatives voted to make Lansing the capital privately.

8. Founded in 1856 after a president of the United States, this state capital is the home of the Cornhuskers. Which city and state, marked on the map, is home to this Big Ten school?

Answer: Lincoln, Nebraska

Until 1869, Lincoln was known as Lancaster, a township of a few hundred people. The same year it was renamed, it became the state capital of Nebraska. Also in 1869, the University of Nebraska was founded in Lincoln.

9. This capital city was founded in 1842 along the banks of the Willamette River. Which city, which is the third largest city in its state, is marked on the map?

Answer: Salem, Oregon

Salem became the official state capital of Oregon in 1859, when Oregon was admitted into the Union. For six years, Salem was the capital of the entire Oregon Territory. When Oregon gained statehood, the Oregon Territory was dissolved, and the remaining territories became known as the Washington Territory.

10. This state capital was incorporated in 1854, where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet. Which capital, marked on the map, is one of the two cities known as the "Twin Cities?"

Answer: St. Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul and Minneapolis comprise the "Twin Cities" of Minnesota. The cities lie on opposite sides of the Mississippi River. St. Paul is located in the smallest county in the state of Minnesota, Ramsey County, which is also the most heavily populated county in the state.

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