The United States has one of the most interesting geographies in the world, in that it is literally several states all grouped together as one. As a result of this, there are often few similarities between states that are geographically far apart, although they are the same country. This makes having knowledge about all 50 of the U.S. states quite difficult.
If you love geography and trivia, you might do well on this quiz. You will need to have knowledge of state landmarks, capitals, and geographical facts in order to do well here. Do you know which state is home to the Mile High City? Stephen King's novels often take place in which state? Which state almost went to war with Missouri once upon a time? If you already know the answers to these interesting U.S. states trivia, then this quiz will be a piece of cake for you.
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Can You Get 12/15 on This U.S. States Trivia Quiz? Questions
The state pictured below was one of the 13 original colonies and home to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. American Dogwood is the official state tree and flower. What is this state?
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Virginia
West Virginia
The motto of the state pictured here is "Audemus jura nostra defendere" (We dare defend our rights). It was the 22nd state to join the union. What is this state's name?
Montana
Alabama
Georgia
Texas
This state almost went to war with Missouri in the 1830s due to a border dispute. The state also features an island city named Sabula. What state is this?
Iowa
Oklahoma
Illinois
Arkansas
A major city in this state was satirized on a IFC comedy show starring Fred Armisen. It also has more bicyclists per capita than any other state in the USA. What state is this?
Oregon
Washington
New York
California
Dorothy lamented that she was no longer from this tornado-prone state in the Wizard of Oz. What state is this?
Mississippi
Kansas
Wyoming
Florida
The name of this state comes from the Seneca word for "good river" or "large creek". What is this state?
Ohio
Minnesota
Arizona
Delaware
In 2012, this state became one of the first to legalize cannabis. One city in this state also can boast being a mile high above sea level. What is this state?
New Mexico
Washington
California
Colorado
Stephen King's books often take place in this state. It is the principal supplier of lobster to the rest of the USA and produces more blueberries than anywhere else in the country. What is this state?
New Jersey
Florida
Maine
Massachusetts
Sante Fe is the capital city of this US state. What is the name of this state?
California
New Mexico
Florida
Hawaii
This state is named after a French monarch who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The state motto consists of 3 words "Union, justice, confidence." What is this state?
Wyoming
Louisiana
Idaho
Vermont
This state became the 49th to join the union when it did so on January 3rd, 1959. What is this state?
North Carolina
Alaska
Minnesota
Kansas
This state is home to Mount Rushmore. What is this state?
California
South Dakota
North Dakota
Georgia
This state has the highest population density of any in the USA. Thomas Edison is also believed to have invented the light bulb while here. What is this state?
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
Abraham Lincoln moved to this basketball-loving state when he was 7 years old. It also features a city named "Santa Claus". What is this state?
Kentucky
Maryland
Indiana
West Virginia
This state is sometimes nicknamed "The Gopher State". It is known for its sprawling wilderness. It also shares a border with Canada. What is this state?
Washington
Montana
Michigan
Minnesota
2 Comments
12/15. Not great! 🤨
15/15 right on!!!