State Capitals
Learn and review U.S. state capitals with quick, focused quizzes. Practice matching each state to its capital and spot common mix-ups across regions. Great for students, travelers, and anyone brushing up on U.S. geography.
Quizzes
Capitals by region: Northeast, South, Midwest, West
Sort U.S. state capitals by region and see how well you know the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. Each question gives you four choices, and there’s no timer—so you can focus on accuracy. Pick your preferred question count and difficulty, then play to spot your strongest (and weakest) region.
Match each state to its capital
Put your U.S. geography knowledge to the test by matching each state to its capital. With an easy difficulty level, this quiz is perfect for quick practice, classroom review, or brushing up before a trivia night. Choose your preferred question count and start learning one capital at a time.
Tricky capitals: small cities and surprises
Think you know state capitals? This quiz focuses on the smaller, less-famous capital cities that catch people off guard. Expect a mix of straightforward picks and sneaky look-alikes designed to test real recall, not just recognition.
What you'll find here
- Curated quizzes focused on State Capitals
- Difficulty spread from easy to hard
- Randomized questions with instant feedback
- Quizzes you can replay and compare on the leaderboard
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Category FAQ
How many quizzes are available?
There are 3 quizzes with 179 questions total.
Are these quizzes timed?
No. Each question has 4 options and there is no timer, so you can work at your own pace.
What will I be tested on in State Capitals quizzes?
You’ll match U.S. states to their correct capitals, including commonly confused and lesser-known capitals.
Do the quizzes include different difficulty levels or lengths?
Yes. The quizzes vary in difficulty and length, letting you start easier and move to broader coverage.
Will I see capitals that aren’t the largest city in a state?
Yes. Many questions focus on capitals that differ from the state’s biggest city to help you avoid common mistakes.
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What you’ll practice
These State Capitals quizzes help you connect each U.S. state with its correct capital, including commonly confused pairs and less-visited capitals.
You’ll build recall and recognition, so you can answer from memory rather than relying on multiple clues.
How the quizzes work
Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there’s no timer—take your time and focus on accuracy.
Quizzes vary in difficulty and length, so you can start with easier sets and move to broader, more challenging coverage as you improve.
- Match states to capitals across all U.S. regions
- Review tricky capitals that aren’t the largest city
- Practice spelling and name recognition (e.g., multi-word capitals)
- Strengthen map-based and regional memory cues
- Track which states you miss and revisit them for retention
Quick context: capitals vs. major cities
Many state capitals were chosen for central location, political compromise, or historical reasons, which is why the capital is often not the biggest city (for example, New York’s capital is Albany, not New York City). Learning these patterns can make memorization easier because you start to expect “surprising” answers.
Tips for improving your score
Try grouping states by region (Northeast, South, Midwest, West) and drilling one group at a time, then mixing them to test true recall. Repeating missed questions after a short break is especially effective for long-term memory.