U.S. State Capitals Trivia Quiz
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How good is your geography knowledge? Check out this U. S. State capitals trivia quiz and see how many capitals of the U. S. States you can name. What is the capital of Idaho? Okay, let us ask you an easy one. Can you guess what the capital city of Alabama is? We have so many interesting questions about the U. S. States. Can you answer them all? Play the quiz and impress us by securing good marks. Learn more and train your brain.
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Alabama
- A.
Huntsville
- B.
Montgomery
- C.
Birmingham
- D.
Tuscaloosa
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. MontgomeryExplanation
The correct answer is Montgomery because it is the capital city of Alabama. Huntsville, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa are all major cities in the state, but only Montgomery holds the distinction of being the capital.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Alaska
- A.
Anchorage
- B.
Fairbanks
- C.
Wasilla
- D.
Juneau
- E.
None of the above
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D. JuneauExplanation
Juneau is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Alaska. Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla are all major cities in Alaska, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct option is Juneau.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Arizona
- A.
Phoenix
- B.
Tucson
- C.
Winslow
- D.
Flagstaff
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. PhoenixExplanation
Phoenix is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Arizona. Tucson, Winslow, and Flagstaff are also cities in Arizona, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Phoenix.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Arkansas
- A.
Pine Bluff
- B.
Fayetteville
- C.
Little Rock
- D.
Hot Springs
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Little RockExplanation
Little Rock is the correct answer because it is the capital and largest city of Arkansas. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the state, making it the most likely option among the given choices. Pine Bluff, Fayetteville, and Hot Springs are also cities in Arkansas, but they are not the capital. Therefore, none of the above options are correct except for Little Rock.Rate this question:
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- 5.
California
- A.
Sacramento
- B.
San Jose
- C.
Los Angeles
- D.
San Francisco
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. SacramentoExplanation
Sacramento is the correct answer because it is the capital city of California. San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are all major cities in California, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Sacramento.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Colorado
- A.
Colorado Springs
- B.
Pueblo
- C.
Durango
- D.
Denver
- E.
None of the above
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D. DenverExplanation
Denver is the correct answer because it is the capital and largest city of the state of Colorado. While the other options mentioned are also cities in Colorado, Denver holds the distinction of being the capital city.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Connecticut
- A.
Danbury
- B.
New Haven
- C.
Hartford
- D.
Norwalk
- E.
None of the above
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C. HartfordExplanation
Hartford is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Connecticut. While Danbury, New Haven, and Norwalk are all cities in Connecticut, none of them serve as the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Hartford.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Delaware
- A.
Milton
- B.
Millsboro
- C.
Harrington
- D.
Georgetown
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
E. None of the AboveExplanation
Dover is the capital of Delaware.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Florida
- A.
Miami
- B.
Fort Lauderdale
- C.
Tallahassee
- D.
Tampa
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. TallahasseeExplanation
Tallahassee is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Florida. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa are all major cities in Florida, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Tallahassee.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Georgia
- A.
Macon
- B.
Savannah
- C.
Athens
- D.
Atlanta
- E.
None of the above
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D. AtlantaExplanation
Atlanta is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Georgia. Macon, Savannah, and Athens are also cities in Georgia, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Atlanta.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Hawaii
- A.
Honolulu
- B.
Hilo
- C.
Kailua
- D.
Makakilo City
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. HonoluluExplanation
Honolulu is the correct answer because it is the capital and largest city of Hawaii. It is located on the island of Oahu and is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and historical landmarks. Hilo, Kailua, and Makakilo City are also cities in Hawaii, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Honolulu.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Idaho
- A.
Pocatello
- B.
Idaho Falls
- C.
Boise
- D.
Blackfoot
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. BoiseExplanation
Boise is the correct answer because it is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Blackfoot are also cities in Idaho, but they are not the capital. "None of the above" is not the correct answer because Boise is a valid option.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Illinois
- A.
Chicago
- B.
Springfield
- C.
Decatur
- D.
Champaign
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. SpringfieldExplanation
Springfield is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Illinois. Chicago is the largest city in Illinois, but it is not the capital. Decatur and Champaign are other cities in Illinois, but they are also not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Springfield.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Indiana
- A.
Kokomo
- B.
Muncie
- C.
Louisville
- D.
Indianapolis
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. IndianapolisExplanation
Indianapolis is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Indiana. The other cities mentioned, such as Kokomo, Muncie, and Louisville, are also located in Indiana or nearby states, but Indianapolis is the only one that serves as the capital.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Iowa
- A.
Cedar Rapids
- B.
Iowa City
- C.
Fort Dodge
- D.
Davenport
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Des Moines is the capital of Iowa.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Kansas
- A.
Topeka
- B.
Kansas City
- C.
Wichita
- D.
Dodge City
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. TopekaExplanation
Topeka is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Kansas. The other cities listed are also located in Kansas, but they are not the capital.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Kentucky
- A.
Bowling Green
- B.
Frankfort
- C.
Louisville
- D.
Lexington
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. FrankfortExplanation
Frankfort is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Kentucky. Bowling Green, Louisville, and Lexington are all major cities in Kentucky, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Frankfort.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Louisiana
- A.
New Orleans
- B.
Lake Charles
- C.
Baton Rouge
- D.
Shreveport
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Baton RougeExplanation
Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana. It is the political hub of the state and serves as the seat of government. While New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana and is often more well-known, Baton Rouge holds the administrative power. Lake Charles and Shreveport are also major cities in the state, but they do not serve as the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Baton Rouge.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Maine
- A.
Bangor
- B.
Ellsworth
- C.
Portland
- D.
Augusta
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. AugustaExplanation
Augusta is the correct answer because it is the capital city of the state of Maine. Bangor, Ellsworth, and Portland are all cities in Maine, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Augusta.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Maryland
- A.
Columbia
- B.
Baltimore
- C.
Rockville
- D.
Annapolis
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. AnnapolisExplanation
Annapolis is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Maryland. Columbia, Baltimore, and Rockville are all cities in Maryland, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Annapolis.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Massachusetts
- A.
Newton
- B.
Worcester
- C.
Springfield
- D.
Pittsfield
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Michigan
- A.
Lansing
- B.
Grand Rapids
- C.
Kalamazoo
- D.
Detroit
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. LansingExplanation
Lansing is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Michigan. The other cities listed - Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Detroit - are all major cities in Michigan, but Lansing is specifically the capital.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Minnesota
- A.
Minneapolis
- B.
Minnetonka
- C.
St. Paul
- D.
Duluth
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. St. PaulExplanation
St. Paul is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Minnesota. Minneapolis and Minnetonka are also cities in Minnesota, but they are not the capital. Duluth is another city in Minnesota, but it is not the capital either. Therefore, the correct answer is St. Paul.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Mississippi
- A.
Hattiesburg
- B.
Meridian
- C.
Biloxi
- D.
Jackson
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. JacksonExplanation
The correct answer is Jackson because it is the capital city of Mississippi. Hattiesburg, Meridian, and Biloxi are all cities in Mississippi, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Jackson.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Missouri
- A.
Independence
- B.
Columbia
- C.
St. Louis
- D.
Springfield
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Montana
- A.
Helena
- B.
Billings
- C.
Missoula
- D.
Great Falls
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. HelenaExplanation
Helena is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Montana. Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls are also cities in Montana, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Helena.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Nebraska
- A.
Grand Island
- B.
Lincoln
- C.
Omaha
- D.
Lexington
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. LincolnExplanation
Lincoln is the correct answer because it is a city in Nebraska. Grand Island, Omaha, and Lexington are also cities in Nebraska, but Lincoln is the capital city of the state. Therefore, it is the correct answer among the options given.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Nevada
- A.
Reno
- B.
Mesquite
- C.
Carson City
- D.
Las Vegas
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Carson CityExplanation
Carson City is the correct answer because it is the capital of Nevada. Reno, Mesquite, and Las Vegas are all cities in Nevada, but they are not the capital. "None of the above" is not the correct answer because Carson City is indeed the capital of Nevada.Rate this question:
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- 29.
New Hampshire
- A.
Lebanon
- B.
Manchester
- C.
Exeter
- D.
Concord
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. ConcordExplanation
Concord is the correct answer because it is the capital city of New Hampshire. Lebanon, Manchester, Exeter, and None of the above are all cities in New Hampshire, but only Concord holds the title of the state capital.Rate this question:
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- 30.
New Jersey
- A.
Cherry Hill
- B.
Newark
- C.
Atlantic City
- D.
Edison
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Trenton is the capital of New Jersey.Rate this question:
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- 31.
New Mexico
- A.
Santa Fe
- B.
Roswell
- C.
Albuquerque
- D.
Alamogordo
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Santa FeExplanation
Santa Fe is the correct answer because it is the capital city of New Mexico. The other cities listed are also located in New Mexico, but Santa Fe holds the distinction of being the state's capital.Rate this question:
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- 32.
New York
- A.
Rochester
- B.
Albany
- C.
New York City
- D.
Syracuse
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. AlbanyExplanation
Albany is the correct answer because it is the capital of New York State. While Rochester, New York City, and Syracuse are all cities in New York, they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Albany.Rate this question:
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- 33.
North Carolina
- A.
Greenville
- B.
Fayetteville
- C.
Raleigh
- D.
Charlotte
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. RaleighExplanation
Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina. It is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the criteria of being a city in North Carolina. Greenville, Fayetteville, and Charlotte are also cities in North Carolina, but they are not the capital. "None of the above" is not the correct answer because Raleigh is indeed a city in North Carolina.Rate this question:
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- 34.
North Dakota
- A.
Fargo
- B.
Linton
- C.
Jamestown
- D.
Bismarck
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. BismarckExplanation
Bismarck is the correct answer because it is the capital city of North Dakota. Fargo, Linton, and Jamestown are other cities in North Dakota, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct option is Bismarck.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Ohio
- A.
Cincinnati
- B.
Cleveland
- C.
Chillicothe
- D.
Canton
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Columbus is the capital of Ohio.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Oklahoma
- A.
Oklahoma City
- B.
Tulsa
- C.
Lawton
- D.
Muskogee
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Oklahoma CityExplanation
Oklahoma City is the correct answer because it is the capital city of the state of Oklahoma. The other cities listed are also located in Oklahoma, but only Oklahoma City holds the distinction of being the capital.Rate this question:
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- 37.
Oregon
- A.
Redmond
- B.
Salem
- C.
Portland
- D.
Eugene
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. SalemExplanation
Salem is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Oregon. Redmond, Portland, and Eugene are all cities in Oregon, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Salem.Rate this question:
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Pennsylvania
- A.
Pittsburg
- B.
Philadelphia
- C.
Harrisburg
- D.
Scranton
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. HarrisburgExplanation
Harrisburg is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Pennsylvania. While Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are both major cities in Pennsylvania, they are not the capital. Scranton is also a city in Pennsylvania, but it is not the capital either. Therefore, the correct answer is Harrisburg.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Rhode Island
- A.
Pawtucket
- B.
Lincoln
- C.
Newport
- D.
Providence
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. ProvidenceExplanation
Providence is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Rhode Island. Pawtucket, Lincoln, and Newport are all cities in Rhode Island, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Providence.Rate this question:
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- 40.
South Carolina
- A.
Greenville
- B.
Spartanburg
- C.
Myrtle Beach
- D.
Charleston
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Columbia is the capital of South Carolina.Rate this question:
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- 41.
South Dakota
- A.
Pierre
- B.
Rapid City
- C.
Buffalo
- D.
Sturgis
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. PierreExplanation
Pierre is the correct answer because it is the capital of South Dakota. Rapid City, Buffalo, and Sturgis are all cities in South Dakota, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Pierre.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Tennessee
- A.
Memphis
- B.
Nashville
- C.
Chattanooga
- D.
Knoxville
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. NashvilleExplanation
Nashville is the correct answer because it is the capital of Tennessee. Memphis, Chattanooga, and Knoxville are all major cities in Tennessee, but only Nashville holds the distinction of being the state's capital.Rate this question:
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Texas
- A.
El Paso
- B.
Houston
- C.
Austin
- D.
Dallas
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. AustinExplanation
Austin is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Texas. El Paso, Houston, and Dallas are all major cities in Texas, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct option is Austin.Rate this question:
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- 44.
Utah
- A.
Provo
- B.
Ogden
- C.
Layton
- D.
Salt Lake City
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Salt Lake CityExplanation
Salt Lake City is the correct answer because it is the capital and largest city in the state of Utah. Provo, Ogden, and Layton are also cities in Utah, but they are not the capital or the largest city. Therefore, the correct answer is Salt Lake City.Rate this question:
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- 45.
Vermont
- A.
St. Albans
- B.
Hinesburg
- C.
Barre
- D.
Fair Haven
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Montpelier is the capital of Vermont.Rate this question:
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- 46.
Virginia
- A.
Richmond
- B.
Harrisonburg
- C.
Norfolk
- D.
Roanoke
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. RichmondExplanation
The correct answer is Richmond because it is the capital city of Virginia. The other cities listed, Harrisonburg, Norfolk, and Roanoke, are also cities in Virginia, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Richmond.Rate this question:
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Washington
- A.
Spokane
- B.
Olympia
- C.
Tacoma
- D.
Seattle
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. OlympiaExplanation
The correct answer is Olympia because it is the capital city of Washington state. Spokane, Tacoma, and Seattle are all major cities in Washington, but Olympia holds the distinction of being the capital.Rate this question:
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- 48.
West Virginia
- A.
Wheeling
- B.
Fairmont
- C.
Charleston
- D.
Morgantown
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. CharlestonExplanation
Charleston is the correct answer because it is the capital city of West Virginia. Wheeling, Fairmont, and Morgantown are all cities in West Virginia, but they are not the capital. Therefore, none of the above options are correct except for Charleston.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Wisconsin
- A.
Green Bay
- B.
Milwaukee
- C.
Oshkosh
- D.
Madison
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. MadisonExplanation
Madison is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Wisconsin. Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh are all cities in Wisconsin, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Madison.Rate this question:
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Wyoming
- A.
Jackson
- B.
Casper
- C.
Laramie
- D.
Thermopolis
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming.Rate this question:
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