US States and Capitals
Every American schoolkid learns the state capitals, but how many actually stick? This quiz focuses on the ones that trip people up most — states where the capital isn't the biggest or most recognizable city.
Nine questions zero in on the medium-difficulty capitals: states like Oregon, Colorado, and Vermont where most people confidently guess the wrong answer.
How well do you actually know your state capitals? Find out now.
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What This Quiz Covers
- Why most state capitals aren't the largest city in the state
- Texas: Austin vs. Houston and Dallas
- Florida: Tallahassee vs. Miami and Orlando
- Oregon: Salem vs. Portland
- Colorado: Denver — both capital and largest city
- Vermont's small capital: Montpelier
- New England capitals and their colonial histories
Sample questions3 of 9 shown
Q1
What is the capital of Texas?
Q2
Which city is the capital of Florida?
Q3
Which city is the capital of Oregon?
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