States and Capitals Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Suppose three files must be delivered to the capitals of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, in that order. Where should they go?
Columbus, Indianapolis, Springfield
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Springfield
Columbus, Springfield, Indianapolis
Cleveland, Fort Wayne, Chicago
2. A student is checking flashcards for southern New England. Which set is completely accurate?
Massachusetts — Worcester; Rhode Island — Providence; Connecticut — New Haven
Massachusetts — Boston; Rhode Island — Newport; Connecticut — Bridgeport
Massachusetts — Boston; Rhode Island — Providence; Connecticut — Hartford
Massachusetts — Providence; Rhode Island — Hartford; Connecticut — Boston
3. Three state-government meetings are scheduled in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Which cities would host them if each meeting took place in its state capital?
Topeka, Lincoln, Pierre
Topeka, Lincoln, Sioux Falls
Kansas City, Omaha, Pierre
Wichita, Omaha, Sioux Falls
4. To finish a complete review of all 50 states, choose the correct capitals for Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Washington — Seattle; Idaho — Boise; Alaska — Anchorage; Hawaii — Honolulu
Washington — Olympia; Idaho — Idaho Falls; Alaska — Juneau; Hawaii — Hilo
Washington — Spokane; Idaho — Boise; Alaska — Fairbanks; Hawaii — Honolulu
Washington — Olympia; Idaho — Boise; Alaska — Juneau; Hawaii — Honolulu
5. A traveler visits the seat of state government in Georgia, then Florida, then Alabama. Which sequence of cities matches that route?
Savannah, Miami, Birmingham
Atlanta, Tallahassee, Montgomery
Atlanta, Orlando, Mobile
Augusta, Tallahassee, Huntsville
6. Which row correctly identifies the capitals of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota?
Michigan — Grand Rapids; Wisconsin — Madison; Minnesota — Duluth
Michigan — Detroit; Wisconsin — Milwaukee; Minnesota — Minneapolis
Michigan — Lansing; Wisconsin — Saint Paul; Minnesota — Madison
Michigan — Lansing; Wisconsin — Madison; Minnesota — Saint Paul
7. Which western-state row correctly matches Utah, Nevada, California, and Oregon with their capitals?
Utah — Provo; Nevada — Las Vegas; California — Los Angeles; Oregon — Portland
Utah — Salt Lake City; Nevada — Reno; California — Sacramento; Oregon — Eugene
Utah — Ogden; Nevada — Carson City; California — San Francisco; Oregon — Salem
Utah — Salt Lake City; Nevada — Carson City; California — Sacramento; Oregon — Salem
8. A map key needs the capitals of Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Which entry is accurate?
Colorado — Colorado Springs; New Mexico — Albuquerque; Arizona — Tucson
Colorado — Boulder; New Mexico — Las Cruces; Arizona — Phoenix
Colorado — Denver; New Mexico — Phoenix; Arizona — Santa Fe
Colorado — Denver; New Mexico — Santa Fe; Arizona — Phoenix
9. Which atlas row correctly matches these three northern New England states with their capitals?
Maine — Augusta; New Hampshire — Montpelier; Vermont — Concord
Maine — Portland; New Hampshire — Concord; Vermont — Burlington
Maine — Augusta; New Hampshire — Concord; Vermont — Montpelier
Maine — Bangor; New Hampshire — Manchester; Vermont — Augusta
10. Which sequence names the capitals of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma, respectively?
New Orleans, Dallas, Tulsa
Baton Rouge, Austin, Oklahoma City
Baton Rouge, Houston, Oklahoma City
Shreveport, Austin, Norman
11. Only one of these Appalachian and Carolina groupings is correct. Which one?
West Virginia — Charleston; North Carolina — Columbia; South Carolina — Raleigh
West Virginia — Wheeling; North Carolina — Charlotte; South Carolina — Charleston
West Virginia — Charleston; North Carolina — Raleigh; South Carolina — Columbia
West Virginia — Morgantown; North Carolina — Raleigh; South Carolina — Charleston
12. You are labeling a Mid-Atlantic civics map. Which line should you copy onto it?
Delaware — Wilmington; Maryland — Baltimore; Virginia — Norfolk
Delaware — Dover; Maryland — Annapolis; Virginia — Richmond
Delaware — Dover; Maryland — Richmond; Virginia — Annapolis
Delaware — Annapolis; Maryland — Dover; Virginia — Richmond
13. Which option correctly pairs New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania with their state capitals?
New York — New York City; New Jersey — Newark; Pennsylvania — Philadelphia
New York — Albany; New Jersey — Trenton; Pennsylvania — Harrisburg
New York — Albany; New Jersey — Harrisburg; Pennsylvania — Trenton
New York — Buffalo; New Jersey — Jersey City; Pennsylvania — Pittsburgh
14. Which Great Plains and Mountain West set is entirely correct?
North Dakota — Bismarck; Montana — Cheyenne; Wyoming — Helena
North Dakota — Fargo; Montana — Billings; Wyoming — Casper
North Dakota — Bismarck; Montana — Helena; Wyoming — Cheyenne
North Dakota — Grand Forks; Montana — Missoula; Wyoming — Jackson
15. Which study-note entry gets all three state-capital relationships right?
Mississippi — Jackson; Tennessee — Nashville; Kentucky — Frankfort
Mississippi — Jackson; Tennessee — Frankfort; Kentucky — Nashville
Mississippi — Biloxi; Tennessee — Memphis; Kentucky — Louisville
Mississippi — Gulfport; Tennessee — Knoxville; Kentucky — Lexington
16. A quiz team must select the only error-free set of pairings. Which should it choose?
Iowa — Des Moines; Missouri — Jefferson City; Arkansas — Little Rock
Iowa — Cedar Rapids; Missouri — St. Louis; Arkansas — Fayetteville
Iowa — Jefferson City; Missouri — Little Rock; Arkansas — Des Moines
Iowa — Davenport; Missouri — Kansas City; Arkansas — Hot Springs