US States and Capitals Quiz
10 questions · Grades 4 and up · about 4 minutes. Free to host live, no sign-up.
The capital of a state is often not its biggest city. Test your class on 10 US state capitals, from Sacramento to Carson City. It is a quick live review game for social studies, geography and test prep.
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US States and Capitals Quiz: 10 questions, about 4 minutes, grades 4 and up. Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder. You can change any question, add your own logo and try it first, and then start a live game that players join with a code on their phones. It is free and needs no sign-up.
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- 1Open the quizPress Host this quiz. The questions are ready, and you can edit anything.
- 2Share the codeShow the code and QR code on a big screen. Players join on any phone, no app needed.
- 3Play liveEach question has a timer. Faster right answers earn more points.
- 4See who winsA leaderboard and a podium at the end. Draw a prize winner with the spin the wheel.
US States and Capitals Quiz: questions and answers
Here is the full list, so you can check it before you host. Every question has a 20 second timer in the live game, and you can change that.
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of California?A. Los AngelesB. San FranciscoC. SacramentoD. San DiegoAnswer: Sacramento
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Texas?A. HoustonB. AustinC. DallasD. San AntonioAnswer: Austin
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Florida?A. MiamiB. OrlandoC. TampaD. TallahasseeAnswer: Tallahassee
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of New York?A. New York CityB. BuffaloC. AlbanyD. RochesterAnswer: Albany
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Illinois?A. ChicagoB. SpringfieldC. PeoriaD. RockfordAnswer: Springfield
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Washington?A. SeattleB. SpokaneC. TacomaD. OlympiaAnswer: Olympia
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Pennsylvania?A. PhiladelphiaB. PittsburghC. HarrisburgD. AllentownAnswer: Harrisburg
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Michigan?A. DetroitB. LansingC. Grand RapidsD. Ann ArborAnswer: Lansing
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Arizona?A. TucsonB. FlagstaffC. MesaD. PhoenixAnswer: Phoenix
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Nevada?A. Las VegasB. RenoC. HendersonD. Carson CityAnswer: Carson City
Good to know
- In most US states, the capital is not the largest city.
- Texas, Florida and New York all have capitals that are much smaller than their best-known cities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the US States and Capitals Quiz free?
Yes. You can host it and play it for free, and players do not need an account. Players only choose a nickname when they join.
How do I play the US States and Capitals Quiz with my class or group?
Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder, then start the game. You get a six-digit code and a QR code to show on a big screen. Players open pickwhim.com/play on their phones, enter the code and answer each question against the clock.
Can I change the questions in this quiz?
Yes. When you open the quiz in the builder you can edit, delete or add questions, change the timers, add your own logo, play in teams or turn on knockout rounds. Use Try it first to play your changes before you go live.
How long does the US States and Capitals Quiz take?
About 4 minutes for 10 questions, depending on how long you spend on each answer.
How many people can play at once?
Up to 300 players can join one game.
Ready when you are
Write your questions, share the code and start. It takes about a minute, and it is free.