50 States Quiz
This 50 States Quiz has 15 questions, from easy warm-ups to a few real stumpers, each with its answer. Play free, see your score instantly, and share it with friends.
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This 50 states quiz takes you on a quick tour of the United States in 15 questions. It covers size and population, state capitals, nicknames, borders, the Great Lakes, flags and the order in which states joined the Union. The first few questions are warm-ups that most people get right. The last few are proper stumpers that trip up even keen geography fans.
The quiz suits teens and adults, students preparing for a US geography or civics lesson, and anyone hosting a trivia night. Each question has four options and a short explanation, so you learn something even when you guess wrong. Your score appears as soon as you finish, and the complete list of 50 states trivia questions and answers sits further down the page for checking or revision.
A good way to use the quiz is to play once cold, read the explanations, then play again a day later to see what stuck. Teachers can project it on a screen and let teams shout out answers. Postal codes and capitals make good follow-up practice, because so many sound alike.
Fun fact: Rhode Island, the smallest state by area, has more residents than Alaska, the largest. Alaska has well under a million people spread across a space bigger than Texas, California and Montana combined.
50 States questions with answers
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This landscape is in the largest US state by area. Which state is it?
Photo: Denali National Park and Preserve, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - Texas
- Alaska
- California
- Montana
Answer: Alaska. Alaska covers about 1.7 million square km, more than twice the size of Texas, the second-largest state.
This coastal path is in the smallest US state by area. Which state is it?
Photo: Jferro67, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - Delaware
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Hawaii
Answer: Rhode Island. Rhode Island is the smallest state. Despite the name, most of it sits on the mainland, not on an island.
This famous bridge is in the US state with the largest population. Which state is it?
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - California
- Texas
- Florida
- New York
Answer: California. California is home to roughly 39 million people, more than one in nine Americans. Texas is second.
This volcanic crater is in the 50th state, which joined the Union in August 1959. Which state is it?
Photo: mar1865, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Alaska
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Hawaii
Answer: Hawaii. Hawaii became the 50th state on 21 August 1959, seven months after Alaska became the 49th.
This colonial statehouse is in 'The First State', the first to ratify the US Constitution. Which state is it?
Photo: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Virginia
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
Answer: Delaware. Delaware ratified the Constitution on 7 December 1787, a few days ahead of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This building is the state capitol of New York. Which city is the capital of New York State?
Photo: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - New York City
- Buffalo
- Albany
- Rochester
Answer: Albany. Albany, on the Hudson River, has been the state capital since 1797. New York City is the largest city but not the capital.
This wetland is in 'The Sunshine State'. Which state is it?
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - Florida
- California
- Arizona
- Hawaii
Answer: Florida. Florida adopted 'The Sunshine State' as its official nickname in 1970, and it appears on its licence plates.
Which of these is NOT one of the 'Four Corners' states that meet at a single point?
- Utah
- Colorado
- Arizona
- Nevada
Answer: Nevada. The Four Corners is where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet. It is the only place where four states touch.
This bridge is in the state that touches four of the five Great Lakes. Which state is it?
Photo: WMrapids, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons - Ohio
- Michigan
- New York
- Wisconsin
Answer: Michigan. Michigan borders Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie. Only Lake Ontario does not touch it.
This lighthouse is in the only US state whose name has just one syllable. Which state is it?
Photo: Chuck Homler d/b/a Focus On Wildlife, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Utah
- Iowa
- Maine
- Ohio
Answer: Maine. Maine is the only one-syllable state name. Utah, Iowa and Ohio all have two or more syllables.
Which state uses the two-letter postal code 'MA'?
- Maine
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Massachusetts
Answer: Massachusetts. MA is Massachusetts. Maine is ME, Maryland is MD and Michigan is MI, a classic trap in any 50 states trivia round.
This skyscraper capitol stands in Bismarck, named after a German chancellor. Which state is it?
Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Montana
- Wyoming
Answer: North Dakota. Bismarck was named after Otto von Bismarck in 1873, partly to attract German investment in the railway.
This mountain range lies in a state that shares a border with eight other states, a record held jointly with Missouri. Which state is it?
Photo: Aviator31, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - Kentucky
- Colorado
- Tennessee
- Pennsylvania
Answer: Tennessee. Tennessee and Missouri each border eight states. Kentucky comes close with seven.
Which is the only state whose flag is not a rectangle?
- Ohio
- Texas
- Alaska
- Nebraska
Answer: Ohio. Ohio's flag is a swallowtail pennant, called a burgee, with two triangular points on the fly side.
This adobe plaza belongs to the state capital that sits highest above sea level, at about 7,200 feet. Which is it?
Photo: See above, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Denver, Colorado
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Salt Lake City, Utah
Answer: Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe is the highest state capital. It is also the oldest, founded by the Spanish around 1610.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find 50 States questions with answers?
All 15 questions on this page come with answers and explanations. Finish the quiz to see your score, then open the answer key below the quiz to review every question and why the right answer is right.
What are some hard 50 States questions?
Questions about capitals and record holders are the hardest. Try these: Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota, Santa Fe is the highest state capital, Tennessee and Missouri each border eight states, and Ohio has the only non-rectangular state flag.
How many questions are in this 50 States quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions, moving from easy to hard. Most players finish in about four minutes, and every question has an explanation.
Can I play the 50 States quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. This 50 state quiz is completely free, with no login or download. It works on any phone or computer, and you can share your score with friends when you finish.