Fifty Nifty States: Part 2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: New York

Also known as the Empire State, New York was officially admitted to the U.S. on July 26, 1788, as the 11th. It is also the country's third most populous state.

Answer: South Dakota

Here's a funny fact, South Dakota's official nickname is Mount Rushmore State! It is the 40th state and was admitted to the union on November 2, 1889. South Dakota's motto is "Under God the people rule."

Answer: North Dakota

North Dakota or, the Peace Garden State, is the nation's 39th state. It was admitted to the union on the same day as South Dakota. Its highest elevation is White Butte with 3,506 ft or 1,069 m.

Answer: Alabama

Alabama, admitted to the union on December 14, 1819, is the 22nd state. "Audemus jura nostra defendere" is its Latin motto meaning "We Dare Defend Our Rights" or "We Dare Maintain Our Rights." Even though its capital city is Montgomery, Alabama's largest city is Birmingham.

Answer: Arizona

The Grand Canyon State admission to the United State was on February 14, 1912. Arizona's largest and capital city is Phoenix. One of Arizona's historic sites is Montezuma Castle National Monument.

Answer: Arkansas

Ranking 32nd in population, Arkansas' current official nickname is The Natural State and former official nicknames is The Land of Opportunity. The capital and largest city of Arkansas is Little Rock.

Answer: Kentucky

The Bluegrass State is ranked 26th in population and located in the East Central United States of America. Its capital is Frankfort and its largest city is Louisville.

Answer: Wyoming

Wyoming is the least populous state in the U.S. with only a population of only 515,004. Admitted to the union on July 10, 1890 as the 44th state, it is ranked 50th in population. Wyoming could also be known as the Equality State and its motto is "Equal rights."

Answer: Louisiana

Louisiana, otherwise known as the Pelican State, is the 18th state. Admitted to the union on April 30, 1812, it is now ranked 22nd in population. Louisiana, once part of New France, was named after Louis XIV, King of France from 1643-1715. Its motto is "Union, justice, et confiance," French for "Union, justice, and confidence."

Answer: Washington

Washington, the only state in the U.S. named after one of our Presidents, George Washington, is our 42nd state. It was admitted to the U.S. on November 11, 1889, and its residents are called "Washingtonians". Washington D.C. is not a state of the USA.

Answer: California

The Golden State, the location of Hollywood, is California! Its motto, "Eureka", is Greek for "I have found it." California, the 31st state, is also the most populous state.

Answer: Colorado

Ranking 22nd in population, Colorado is our 38th state. Admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876, its motto is "Nil sine numine," meaning "Nothing without Providence" or "Nothing without the Deity."

Answer: Florida

Florida has eight nicknames, however, its official one is Sunshine State. It became part of the United States of America on March 3, 1845, as our 27th state. Florida's capital city is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville.

Answer: Georgia

Georgia is the country's 4th official state. It was first admitted into the union on January 2, 1788. Georgia can be known as the Peach State. Its motto is "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation."

Answer: Hawaii

Hawaii, otherwise known as the Aloha State, is the 50th state in the U.S. Its motto, "Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono," means "The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness." Before statehood, Hawaii was known as The Territory of Hawaii.