US Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know America?
State capitals, rivers, landmarks and records — 10 questions every American thinks they can ace. Most cannot.
About this quiz
Ten questions drawn from the geography Americans actually encounter: the capital that is not the biggest city, the river that beats the Mississippi in length, the only state with a one-house legislature's home turf, and the landmark questions that embarrass adults at trivia night. Answers are revealed as you pick them — no waiting, no sign-up — and your score lands at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good score?
7 out of 10 means your school geography stuck. 9–10 puts you ahead of most adults — the average on questions like these is lower than people expect.
Are the questions the same every time?
This quiz uses a fixed set of 10 hand-checked questions so scores are comparable between friends.
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