Us states quiz questions

It’s time to test yourself with the ultimate USA trivia questions – see how well you know the United States in this US quiz now!

How good are you at your USA trivia? Do you know your US states from the founding fathers? What about naming all 45 presidents? If you think you know your Franklins from your Fitzgeralds, it’s time to take on my USA trivia questions! Be warned though, some of these are really tricky.

The United States is one of my favorite countries in the world. It is a place that has everything you could ever want from a country. From beautiful landscapes like the Grand Canyon to historic monuments like Mount Rushmore, it has it all and more. Then there’s all the delicious food, the music scene, American sports. I mean, I could go on and on here.

Whenever I get to a new state, I always ask a million questions. I always want to know what the population is, what’s the state famous for and why? I just think it’s such a good way of learning all about America.

That’s why I wanted to come up with this USA general knowledge quiz, so highlight some of the best facts about America.

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30 USA General Knowledge Questions

1. To start us off with a topical one, which 15th century sailor is said to have “discovered” America?

2. And on that subject, in what year was America discovered?

3. What was the date for the US declaration of independence from the British empire?

4. By land size, what is the smallest US state?

5. Who was the first president to live in the White House?

6. What state is Mount Rushmore located in?

7. By size, what is the largest lake in America?

8. What state is also known as ‘Finlandia’ because it looks a lot like Finland?

9. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?

How many stars are on the American flag?

What year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

Which US President was born in Hawaii in ?

The Baseball World Series was first contested in which year – , or ?

Known as ‘Motor City’ what is the actual name of this American city?

What is the longest river in the United States?

Which is the only US state to have one syllable in its name?

How many territories does USA have? (1 point for each)

What is the tallest mountain in the US?

What does DC stand for in Washington D.C?

What is the national animal of the USA? (1 point for each)

What was the name of New York before it was officially called New York?

What is the most populated state in America?

What is the most popular national park in America?

Who was the first American to land on the moon?

Who did James Earl Ray assassinate in Memphis in April ?

What was the first school founded in the United States?

When did Disneyland in California first open up to the public – , or ?

Where was the first American World Fair held in ?

How many Super Bowls has Tom Brady won?

Lastly, as a bit of a wild guess, how many pizzas do you think Americans eat per year? (Within the nearest ,…)

USA trivia: Picture round & flags

So, how many of these US trivia questions do you think you got right? Did you find it easy or hard?

Right, it’s time for the answers. Fingers crossed you got more than 50%!

USA quiz: Questions and answers

1. To start us off with a topical one, which 15th century sailor is said to have “discovered” America? Christopher Columbus. He wasn’t the first person to discover America, but he was considered to be the first person to introduce American to western/European culture.
2. And on that subject, in what year was America discovered? It was in

3. What was the date for the US declaration of independence from the British empire? This is one everyone should know! It was the 4^th July .

4. By land size, what is the smallest US state? With only 1, square miles, Rhode Island is the smallest US state. This is one of my favorite US states trivia questions by far!

5. Who was the first president to live in the White House? It was John Adams. Everyone thinks it was George Washington as he was the first US president, but it was actually John Adams as the White House wasn’t built yet.

6. What state is Mount Rushmore located in? South Dakota. This is where you’ll find the monument to the Found Fathers of the United States of America.

7. By size, what is the largest lake in America? Lake Superior covers an area of 31, square miles. A lot of people think this answer is Lake Michigan, but that has an area of 22, square miles so it’s actually a lot smaller.

8. What state is also known as ‘Finlandia’ because it looks a lot like Finland? That’s Minnesota. You can see why in my blog post here!

9. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country? France gifted the statue to the people of the United States in

How many stars are on the American flag? 50, one for each of the 50 US states

What year was John F. Kennedy assassinated? 22 November by Lee Harvey Oswald.

Which US President was born in Hawaii in ? Barack Obama

The Baseball World Series was first contested in which year – , or ? It was way back in .

Known as ‘Motor City’ what is the actual name of this American city? It’s Detroit! Detroit has been long recognized as the historic heart of the American automotive industry, partly because Henry Ford pioneered the use of the assembly line in manufacturing Ford cars.

What is the longest river in the United States? At 2, miles, the Missouri River is the longest river in the States.

Which is the only US state to have one syllable in its name? Maine

How many territories does USA have? (1 point for each) The US has 5 permanently inhabited territories. These are Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in the North Pacific Ocean, and American Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean.

What is the tallest mountain in the US? At 6, meters (20, ft), Denali (also known as Mount McKinley) in Alaska is the tallest mountain in the States.

What does D.C stand for in Washington D.C? District of Colombia. Lots of people think Washington D.C is a state but it’s actually a district.

What is the national animal of the USA? (1 point for each). Technically there are 2. The American bald eagle is the national bird, and recently in the bison was added as the national mammal.

What was the name of New York before it was officially called New York? It was actually called New Amsterdam as the settled in Manhattan before the English.

What is the most populated state in America? That’s California with a population of million people.

What is the most popular national park in America? You may think the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone National Park, but sitting at the top in number 1 is the Great Smokey Mountains National Park which draws over 11 million visitors per year.

Who was the first American to land on the moon? That was of course Neil Armstrong on the 24th July,

Who did James Earl Ray assassinate in Memphis in April ? Martin Luther King

What was the first school founded in the United States? Harvard was founded in in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it’s still one of the best schools in the country today.

When did Disneyland in California first open up to the public – , or ? That was . Imagine how quiet it would’ve been then!

Where was the first American World Fair held in ? It was in New York City. Other cities include Philadelphia (), Chicago (), St. Louis () and San Fransisco (), but the one in New York was first.

How many Super Bowls has Tom Brady won? Brady has won an incredible 6 Super Bowls making him the most successful quarterback of all time.

Lastly, as a bit of a wild guess, how many pizzas do you think Americans eat per year? (Within the nearest ,…) It’s thought that Americans consume over 3 billion pizzas in total each year. If you got anywhere near that one then very well done!

USA quiz: Picture round answers

(Name the landmark = 1 point)

1. Golden Gate Bridge, San Fransisco

2. Space Needle, Seattle

3. Liberty Bell, Philadelphia

4. Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C

5. Cloud Gate, Chicago

USA quiz: US state flag answers

(US state flag= 1 point)

1. California

2. Arizona

3. Colorado

4. Maryland

5. Hawaii

6. Missouri

7. Wyoming

8. New Mexico

9. New York

Florida

In total there are 50 points up for grabs. How many did you get right? You can let me know in the comments below!

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US State Quiz Questions and Answers

Questions

1. How many American States start with the word 'New'?
2. Which state borders both Washington and Oregon?
3. Name the only state to border only one other state?




4. The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument can be found in which state?
5. Michigan is bounded by how many of the Great Lakes?
6. Which is the only U.S. state that lies 'entirely' above one thousand metres elevation?
7. Which two states border Florida?
8. Which state's largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River?
9. Name the only president to be born and raised in Illinois?
10. Kitty Hawk is a town in which American state?
11. Can you name the coloured states on the map: (a)red, (b)blue, (c)purple, (d)yellow, and (e)green?









12. Cape Cod is a geographic cape at the southeastern corner of which state?
13. Which state was named in honour of the wife of King Charles I?
14. 'Yankee Doodle' is the state anthem of which state?
15. How many states start with the letter 'M'?

Answers:

1. 4 (New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, and New Mexico)
2. Idaho
3. Maine (borders New Hampshire to the west)
4. Montana
5. 4
6. Colorado



7. Alabama and Georgia
8. Nebraska
9. Ronald Reagan
10. North Carolina
11. (a)Wyoming, (b)Oklahoma, (c)Minnesota, (d) Illinois, and (e) Tennessee
12. Massachusetts
13. Maryland (after Henrietta Maria)
14. Connecticut
15. Eight (Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and Montana)

States Quiz - American state capitals

Name the state capitals of the following states:

1. California
2. Connecticut
3. Iowa
4. Kansas
5. Louisiana
6. Maryland
7. Michigan
8. Missouri
9. New Jersey
10. North Dakota
11. Ohio
12. Oregon
13. Pennsylvania
14. Rhode Island
15. South Dakota
16. Texas
17. Vermont
18. Virginia
19. Winsconsin
20. Wyoming

Answers:

1. Sacremento
2. Hartford
3. Des Moines
4. Topeka
5. Baton Rouge
6. Annapolis





7. Lansing
8. Jefferson City
9. Trenton
10. Bismark
11. Colombus
12. Salem
13. Harrisburg
14. Providence
15. Pierre
16. Austin
17. Montpelier
18. Richmond
19. Madison
20. Cheyenne

More States Questions

1. Which U.S. state is nicknamed the Beaver State?
2. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in which state in ?
3. Mount St. Helens is a volcano located in which state?
4. Which state has the third longest coastline?
5. Baltimore is the largest city in which state?
6. What the second most populous state?
7. Wyatt Earp was a lawman in Dodge City; in which state is this cowboy town?





8. Name the only state in the U.S. divided into parishes instead of counties?
9. Which state is known as The Hoosier State?
10. The Hamptons are in which state?
11. In which state is John Wayne airport?
12. What links California with Poland, Ohio with Belgium, and Oregon with Bosnia?
13. Which state bordered by Wyoming to the north gets it's name for the Spanish for 'ruddy'?
14. Which state has the smallest population?
15. In which state is Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
16. Spokane and Tacoma are cities in which state?
17. What is the capital and most populated city in Arkansas?
18. Where is the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
19. In which state can you visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Yellowstone National Park?
20. Three states border California, can you name them?
21. Which state is known as The Garden State?
22. New England is a region which comprises of New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and which other missing state?

Answers:

1. Oregon
2. Pennsylvania
3. Washington
4. California (Alaska (first), Florida (second))
5. Maryland
6. Texas (California is first, Florida is third)
7. Kansas
8. Louisiana
9. Indiana



10. New York
11. California
12. They have (approximately) the same populations
13. Colorado (from the ruddy silt found in the Colorado river)
14. Wyoming
15. South Dakota
16. Washington
17. Little Rock
18. Alaska
19. Montana
20. Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona
21. New Jersey
22. Vermont

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