US States Quiz: 50 States and Their Capitals
How well do you know the 50 US states and their capitals? This quiz is specifically designed to catch people out, because a surprising number of state capitals are not the city most people would guess. Albany not New York City. Sacramento not Los Angeles. Tallahassee not Miami. Juneau not Anchorage. The quiz mixes those tricky capitals with general facts about American states, sizes, nicknames and geography.
Each question has four options, with the correct answer revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
25 multiple choice questions covering US states, capitals and key American geography facts.
What does the quiz cover?
State capitals (including the deliberately tricky ones where the capital is not the largest city), the total number of states, the largest and smallest states by area, the first state to join the Union, famous landmarks like the Grand Canyon, state nicknames like the Lone Star State and the Sunshine State, and individual state geography.
Is this quiz suitable for students?
Yes. It works well as revision for anyone studying US geography, or as a fun test for adults who think they know the states better than they do.
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play, so retaking it is a fresh test each time.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.