US Capitals Quiz: 60 Quiz Questions and Answers about US Capitals (including Picture Round)

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Do you think you know your US state capitals? Test yourself with this fun and challenging US capitals quiz!

There are 50 states making up the United States of America and their capitals aren’t always the city that we would expect.

Albany, Tallahassee, Santa Fe, and Boise are some of the lesser-known state capitals. Do you know which states they are the capital of? Then you are off to a good start!

With 60 questions and answers, including a picture round, this quiz about the US capitals will put your knowledge to the test.

See how many you can get right and challenge friends and family members to see who has the best geography skills. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to prove that you’re an expert on US state capitals!

Round 1: Easy US Capitals Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of the US?
2. What is the capital of Colorado?
3. Phoenix is the capital of which state?
4. Which US state capital did Taylor Swift move to pursue her country music career?
5. After which explorer was the capital city of Columbia, South Caroline, named?
6. On which island is the capital of Hawaii, Honolulu, located?
7. Which US capital is the seat of the Governor of California?
8. In which US state capital were the 2002 Winter Olympics held?
9. What does OKC stand for?
10. After which US president was the capital of Missouri named?

Round 1: Easy US Capitals Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of the US? Washington DC
2. What is the capital of Colorado? Denver
3. Phoenix is the capital of which state? Arizona
4. Which US state capital did Taylor Swift move to pursue her country music career? Nashville
5. After which explorer was the capital city of Columbia, South Caroline, named? Christopher Columbus
6. On which island is the capital of Hawaii, Honolulu, located? O’ahu
7. Which US capital is the seat of the Governor of California? Sacramento
8. In which US state capital were the 2002 Winter Olympics held? Salt Lake City, Utah
9. What does OKC stand for? Oklahoma City
10. After which US president was the capital of Missouri named? Thomas Jefferson

Round 2: US Capitals Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which US state capital is known as the City of Trees?
   1. Raleigh
   2. Salem
   3. Boise
   4. Concord
2. Which of the following US state capital is home to Mark Twain’s house?
   1. Providence
   2. Albany
   3. Helena
   4. Hartford
3. Which US state capital has the same name as a French city?
   1. Olympia
   2. Charleston
   3. Cheyenne
   4. Montpelier
4. Which US state capital is home to the Sheldon Museum of Art and the National Quilt Museum?
   1. Columbus, Ohia
   2. Salem, Oregon
   3. Lincoln, Nebraska
   4. Madison, Wisconsin
5. Which US state capital lies on the bank of the Susquehanna River?
   1. Bismark
   2. Trenton
   3. Carson City
   4. Harrisburg
6. What is the capital of New Jersey?
   1. Trenton
   2. Jersey City
   3. Newark
   4. Atlantic City
7. What is the least populated state capital in the United States?
   1. Pierre
   2. Bismark
   3. Lansing
   4. Montpelier
8. Which state is Annapolis the capital of?
   1. Maryland
   2. Maine
   3. Nevada
   4. North Dakota
9. In which US state capital can you find the Bunker Hill Monument and Faneuil Hall?
   1. Atlanta
   2. Hartford
   3. Frankfort
   4. Boston
10. What is the capital city of Nevada?
    1. Las Vegas
    2. Reno
    3. Carson City
    4. Sparks

Round 2: US Capitals Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. Which US state capital is known as the City of Trees? Boise
2. Which of the following US state capital is home to Mark Twain’s house? Hartford
3. Which US state capital has the same name as a French city? Montpelier
4. Which US state capital is home to the Sheldon Museum of Art and the National Quilt Museum? Lincoln, Nebraska
5. Which US state capital lies on the bank of the Susquehanna River? Harrisburg
6. What is the capital of New Jersey? Trenton
7. What is the least populated state capital in the United States? Montpelier
8. Which state is Annapolis the capital of? Maryland
9. In which US state capital can you find the Bunker Hill Monument and Faneuil Hall? Boston
10. What is the capital city of Nevada? Carson City

Round 3: US Capitals Quiz – True or False

1. Miami is the capital of Florida.
2. Over 1 million people live in Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas.
3. Helena was founded during the Montana gold rush.
4. Jackson is both the capital and the most populous city in Mississippi.
5. Springfield is the most populous city in Illinois.
6. Salem is the most northern US state capital.
7. Manchester is the capital of New Hampshire.
8. Albany is located on the Hudson River.
9. Bismarck is the most populous city in North Dakota.
10. Seattle is the capital of Washington.

Round 3: US Capitals Quiz Answers – True or False

1. Miami is the capital of Florida. False, it’s Tallahassee
2. Over 1 million people live in Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas. False, it’s about 200,000
3. Helena was founded during the Montana gold rush. True
4. Jackson is both the capital and the most populous city in Mississippi. True
5. Springfield is the most populous city in Illinois. False, it’s Chicago
6. Salem is the most northern US state capital. False, it’s Olympia
7. Manchester is the capital of New Hampshire. False, it’s Concord
8. Albany is located on the Hudson River. True
9. Bismarck is the most populous city in North Dakota. False, it’s Fargo
10. Seattle is the capital of Washington. False, it’s Olympia

Round 4: Medium US Capitals Trivia Questions

1. Which river flows through Washington DC?
2. What is the capital of Delaware?
3. Which US state capital is located in the Narragansett Bay?
4. Boise is the capital of which state?
5. Which US state capital means ‘Holy Faith’ in Spanish?
6. Which US state capital is also the third most populous city in the Midwest?
7. Which US state capital was the capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War?
8. Which US state capital is nicknamed ‘Mile High City’?
9. Which US state capital hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics?
10. What does ‘Baton Rouge’, the capital of Louisiana, mean in French?

Round 4: Medium US Capitals Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which river flows through Washington DC? Potomac river
2. What is the capital of Delaware? Dover
3. Which US state capital is located in the Narragansett Bay? Providence, Rhode Island
4. Boise is the capital of which state? Idaho
5. Which US state capital means ‘Holy Faith’ in Spanish? Santa Fe
6. Which US state capital is also the third most populous city in the Midwest? Indianapolis, Indiana
7. Which US state capital was the capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War? Richmond
8. Which US state capital is nicknamed ‘Mile High City’? Denver
9. Which US state capital hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics? Atlanta
10. What does ‘Baton Rouge’, the capital of Louisiana, mean in French? Red Stick

Round 5: Hard US Capitals Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of Michigan?
2. Which county is Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, the seat of?
3. Which US state’s capital means ‘the monks’ in French?
4. Montgomery is the capital of which state?
5. Which river flows through Topeka?
6. Which US state capital is located in the Gastineau Channel?
7. What is the only US state capital that is not a county seat?
8. Which US state is Saint Paul the capital of?
9. What was the capital of Texas between 1837 and 1839?
10. Which US state capital is the county seat of Kent County?

Round 5: Hard US Capitals Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of Michigan? Lansing
2. Which county is Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, the seat of? Franklin County
3. Which US state’s capital means ‘the monks’ in French? Des Moines, Iowa
4. Montgomery is the capital of which state? Alabama
5. Which river flows through Topeka? Kansas River
6. Which US state capital is located in the Gastineau Channel? Juneau, Alaska
7. What is the only US state capital that is not a county seat? Lansing, Michigan
8. Which US state is Saint Paul the capital of? Minnesota
9. What was the capital of Texas between 1837 and 1839? Houston
10. Which US state capital is the county seat of Kent County? Dover

Round 6: US Capitals Picture Quiz

Round 6: US Capitals Picture Quiz Answers

1. Atlanta, Georgia
2. Boston, Massachussetts
3. Phoenix, Arizona
4. Honolulu, Hawaii
5. Indianapolis, Indiana
6. Austin, Texas
7. Columbus, Ohio
8. Denver, Colorado
9. Nashville, Tennessee
10. Sacramento, California

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