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United States of America – The Ultimate Quiz

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October 11, 2017June 4, 2019 Svet 65821 Views

1. Which century saw the foundation of the United States of America?*
- 16th
- 17th
- 19th
- 18th
2. In relation to the previous question, which state is regarded as the first one?*
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
3. Which of these states produces the most hazelnuts?*
- Idaho
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Oregon
4. Which of the 50 states is regarded as "The Cheese State"?*
- New Hampshire
- Pennsylvania
- Wisconsin
- New York
5. Which state is both the leading producer of maple syrup and the safest state as of January 2016?*
- Massachusetts
- West Virginia
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
6. Which is the largest state population-wise?*
- New York
- California
- Texas
- Florida
7. The U.S. GDP in the last couple of years has been rivalled by China. What is the one of the U.S.? (2016 est.)*
- 18.56 trillion
- 20.32 trillion
- 19.4 trillion
- 22.37 trillion
8. Which state bears the name "The Mother of Presidents"?*
- Virginia
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
9. Alcatraz is located off the coast of which city?*
- Miami
- San Francisco
- Atlantic City
- Los Angeles
10. Which U.S. city is known as "The Big Guava"?*
- San Diego
- Orlando
- Tampa
- New Orleans
11. How many Senators are there in the Senate of the United States?*
- 100
- 535
- 50
- 435
12. What does filibuster mean?*
- Delay/Prevent
- Manipulate
- Impeach
- Unite/Encompass
13. Which is the biggest state territory-wise?*
- Utah
- California
- Texas
- Alaska
14. Where is America's largest mall?*
- Montgomery, Pennsylvania
- Jefferson, Colorado
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Aventura, Florida
15. Which state is believed to have invented the Fortune Cookies?*
- Kentucky
- Florida
- California
- Wyoming
Despite that Fortune Cookies are served in Chinese restaurants across the U.S., they are not a Chinese invention.
16. Which state has the nickname "The Yellowhammer State"?*
- Connecticut
- Vermont
- Alabama
- New Hampshire
17. NASA's headquarters are situated in:*
- Washington D.C.
- Houston
- San Francisco
- Virginia Beach
18. Louisiana was purchased from:*
- The Netherlands
- United Kingdom
- France
- Mexico
19. The capital city of which state is on a river?*
- Georgia
- Montana
- North Carolina
- Missouri
20. Lake Monroe is the largest lake in:*
- Minnesota
- Wyoming
- Ohio
- Indiana
21. The name of which state is derived from two words that mean "red people":*
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Missouri
- Oklahoma
HINT: The state's name is one word, not two.
22. Which is the only triply-locked U.S. state?*
- Nebraska
- Utah
- Idaho
- Oklahoma
HINT: No access to an ocean, a gulf, or a bay.
23. Which state is named after a former English queen?*
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Virginia
- Maryland
24. Which of the 50 states is one of the most densely karstic areas worldwide?*
- West Virginia
- Florida
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
25. Which is the only state that lies entirely above 1,000 m (3,281 ft) elevation?*
- Utah
- Wyoming
- Colorado
- Idaho
26. Which was the last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union?*
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Oklahoma
27. "The most innovative square mile on the planet" is in:*
- New York
- California
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
28. The Toledo War was between:*
- Michigan and Ohio
- Tennessee and Missouri
- North Dakota and South Dakota
- Kentucky and West Virginia
29. The Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in:*
- Texas
- Louisiana
- New Jersey
- Utah
30. "The Beaver State" is a nickname of:*
- Oregon
- Wyoming
- Tennessee
- Nebraska
31. Everybody knows the U.S.A. has a coastline on the Pacific ocean. Out of the 48 contigious states, how many have a coastline there?*
- Nine (9)
- Three (3)
- Five (5)
- Seven (7)
32. The name of which state means "The Land of Flowers"?*
- Florida
- Illinois
- Las Vegas
- Wisconsin
33. The least populous of all 50 U.S. states is:*
- Alaska
- Wyoming
- Vermont
- Delaware
34. In which state is Glacier National Park located?*
- Oregon
- Montana
- Idaho
- Washington
35. Which state is most famous for its lobster fishing?*
- Maine
- Washington
- Rhode Island
- Alaska
36. The world's busiest airport by passenger traffic is in the state of:*
- Illinois
- Georgia
- New York
- California
37. ___ has the lowest per capita personal income of any state.*
- Mississippi
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Louisiana
38. If you are sipping Jack Daniels in Lynchburg, which state are you getting tipsy in?*
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- Kentucky
- Virginia
39. The Appalachian Mountains run through the middle of:*
- Pennsylvania
- Alaska
- Washington
- Texas
40. Charlotte, the third largest banking centre in the U.S. after NYC and San Francisco, is in:*
- Florida
- Utah
- North Carolina
- Georgia
41. Which is the largest city by area in the contiguous United States?*
- Los Angeles
- New York City
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
42. Mauna Kea, located in the Aloha state of Hawaii, is taller than Mount Everest when measured from the mountain's base. What is Mauna Kea's height above mean sea level?*
- 5,630 m (18,471 ft)
- 2,254 m (7,935 ft)
- 3,300 m (10,827 ft)
- 4,207 m (13,802 ft)
43. Which is the richest state in terms of GDP per capita?*
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
- California
- Alabama
For 2016 in chained 2009 U.S. dollars.
44. Which was the first National Park of the United States?*
- Yellowstone National Park
- Sequioa National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Yosemite National Park
45. Where is the deepest lake in the U.S. located?*
- Wyoming
- Colorado
- Washington
- Oregon
46. The oldest tree in the U.S. is located in:*
- South Dakota
- California
- Idaho
- Montana
47. Where is State Route 375, also known as the Extreterrestrial Highway?*
- Utah
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Kansas
48. Which U.S. state is known as "The Breadbasket of the Country"?*
- Montana
- Texas
- North Dakota
- Kansas
49. Which is Hawaii's most populated island?*
- Maui (The Valley Isle)
- Hawai'i (The Big Island)
- O'ahu (The Gathering Place)
- Kaua'i (The Garden Isle)
50. What was the first capital of the U.S. when the Constitution was ratified?*
- New York City
- Boston
- Princeton
- Washington D.C.
Thank you for reaching the final question of this quiz. I am sure you enjoyed it and I hope you will share it to challenge others. Have a great day and don’t forget to subscribe for more quizzes like this.
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6 comments on “United States of America – The Ultimate Quiz”

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Edwin Abbey
Edwin Abbey
13 Oct 17, 5:20 AM
Hey bud, thought for sure Florida was going to be the most dense karst region, but the key word is density. Lots of non karst region in Florida as well.
- Svet
  Svet
  13 Oct 17, 6:54 AM
  Hey, Edwin! Yeah, the Everglades are a karst region, aren’t they? 🙂 Thanks for your comment and I hope you enjoyed the quiz 🙂
Donalda McCarthy
Donalda McCarthy
6 Jan 20, 8:38 PM
Virginia was named after Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen.
- Svet
  Svet
  6 Jan 20, 9:07 PM
  You’re absolutely right, Donalda 🙂
Colleen Hays
Colleen Hays
16 Jan 20, 10:46 PM
A very challenging USA quiz. I really enjoyed the variety of questions. Da*n, that one last one tripped me. Great job. Will share it with my friends who love quizzes about the US.
- Svet
  Svet
  20 Jan 20, 12:27 PM
  Glad you loved it, Colleen. Indeed, it was my idea to make it a bit more challenging than the other USA quizzes you can find online. Thanks for the share 🙂

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