State Nicknames Quiz: 40 Questions and Answers about the nicknames of US States (inc. Picture Round)

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Are you a fan of geography and fun facts looking for the ultimate State nicknames quiz? We’ve got you covered!

As you already know, each US state has at least one nickname. As a matter of fact, some of them even have more than one!

Each state is unique and usually has a very distinct feature. For example, when you think of Florida, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Let me guess, sunshine? Well, you’re right and a lot of people are thinking that since it is indeed the nickname of Florida: the sunshine state.

These nicknames became so famous that they are now widely used as an allegory.

For example, you know journalists sometimes say ’the white house’ to refer to the US President? Well, the same thing happens with these nicknames. It’s not unusual to hear ’oh I’m heading to the Sunshine state for spring break’ or something along these lines.

Now, if you love these nicknames as much as we do, this ultimate quiz about US states nicknames will be perfect for you.

Here you can truly test your knowledge and see how well you know all these nicknames.

We’ve included a wide selection of questions including trivia, multiple choice, true or false and even a free picture quiz.

Have fun!

Round 1: State Nicknames Trivia Questions

1. What is the nickname of California?
2. What is the ‘Sunshine State’?
3. What is the Aloha state?
4. What is the garden state?
5. Which famous building in New York has the same name as NY state’s nickname?
6. What is the Lone Star state?
7. What is the ‘Natural State’?
8. On which natural landmark is Arizona’s nickname based?
9. What is the Peach State?
10. What is the Sunflower State?

Round 1: State Nicknames Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the nickname of California? The Golden State
2. What is the ‘Sunshine State’? Florida
3. What is the Aloha state? Hawaii
4. What is the garden state? New Jersey
5. Which famous building in New York has the same name as NY state’s nickname? Empire State Building
6. What is the Lone Star state? Texas
7. What is the ‘Natural State’? Arkansas
8. On which natural landmark is Arizona’s nickname based? Grand Canyon
9. What is the Peach State? Georgia
10. What is the Sunflower State? Kansas

Round 2: State Nicknames Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ‘Cotton State?
   1. Hawaii
   2. Georgia
   3. Arkansas
   4. Alabama
2. What animal is in the nickname of Oregon?
   1. Bear
   2. Horse
   3. Dog
   4. Beaver
3. What is the Granite State?
   1. Missouri
   2. Nebraska
   3. New York
   4. New Hampshire
4. Which of the following is not a New England state?
   1. Green Mountain State
   2. Pine Tree State
   3. Bay State
   4. Hoosier State
5. What is Idaho’s nickname?
   1. Bluegrass State
   2. Hawkeye State
   3. Gem State
   4. North Star State
6. Which of the following is not a nickname of Louisiana?
   1. Pelican State
   2. Creole State
   3. Bay State
   4. Sugar State
7. What is Wolverine state?
   1. Maryland
   2. Michigan
   3. Montana
   4. Missouri
8. What is Nebraska’s nickname?
   1. Beef State
   2. Old North State
   3. Flickertail State
   4. Show Me State
9. What is the Equality State?
   1. Washington
   2. West Virginia
   3. Wisconsin
   4. Wyoming

Round 2: State Nicknames Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. What is the ‘Cotton State? Alabama
2. What animal is in the nickname of Oregon? Beaver
3. What is the Granite State? New Hampshire
4. Which of the following is not a New England state? Hoosier State
5. What is Idaho’s nickname? Gem State
6. Which of the following is not a nickname of Louisiana? Bay State
7. What is Wolverine state? Michigan
8. What is Nebraska’s nickname? Beef State
9. What is the Equality State? Wyoming

Round 3: State Nicknames True or False Questions

1. Connecticut has two nicknames.
2. South Carolina is the Palmetto State.
3. North Dakota is the Mount Rushmore State.
4. Oklahoma is the Keystone State.
5. Washington is the Evergreen State.

Round 3: State Nicknames True or False Questions and Answers

1. Connecticut has two nicknames. True (Nutmeg state and Constitution State)
2. South Carolina is the Palmetto State. True
3. North Dakota is the Mount Rushmore State. False, it’s South Dakota
4. Oklahoma is the Keystone State. False, it’s the Sooner state
5. Washington is the Evergreen State. True

Round 4: Medium State Nicknames Trivia Questions

1. Which flower is in the nickname of Mississippi?
2. What is the Prairie State?
3. What is Ohio’s nickname?
4. What is the Beehive State?
5. What state is sometimes referred to as the ‘Mother of Presidents’?

Round 4: Medium State Nicknames Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which flower is in the nickname of Mississippi? Magnolia
2. What is the Prairie State? Illinois
3. What is Ohio’s nickname? Buckeye State
4. What is the Beehive State? Utah
5. What state is sometimes referred to as the ‘Mother of Presidents’? Virginia

Round 5: State Nicknames Picture Quiz

This US states nicknames picture quiz is completely free as well as printable. Feel free to save it on your laptop and print it off.

Here is how it works. You will find below 10 images. Each one of these image represents the nickname given to the state. In order to score points, you need to identify the matching nickname as well as the state it is.

For example, (let’s stick with Florida another time). If there is the image of the sun shining, the nickname would be Sunshine State and the state Florida.

Each correct nickname is worth 1 point, same for each correct state. This means that you can score up to 20 points with this round alone.

Round 5: State Nicknames Picture Quiz Answers

1. Beehive State, Utah
2. Cotton State, Alabama
3. Nutmeg State, Connecticut
4. Peach State, Georgia
5. Sunflower state, Kansas
6. Magnolia State, Mississippi
7. Pine Tree State, Maine
8. Treasure State, Montana
9. Badger State, Wisconsin
10. Beaver State, Oregon

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