Can You Guess the State from One Image?

By: Olivia C
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Can You Guess the State from One Image?
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About This Quiz

When the vast land of the US of A is shown to you in an image, can you directly pinpoint which is which, or where is where, perhaps, in the land of the free and the home of the brave? This quiz will definitely test your knowledge about that.

Each of the USA's 50 states boasts of so many things. Are you familiar with their most popular tourist destinations and attractions? Great! Do you know the best national parks or historical monuments and markers in each of them? Nice! Can you identify the biggest cities of each state? Cool! If you agreed to all of these questions, then it's a sure bet that you will ace this quiz in no time!

You don't have to be an American to know all of these details and stuff. With the worldwide popularity of many of America's landmarks and tourist destinations, people from all over the world are already familiar with many of these special places. Plus, it doesn't hurt that we see these places in American-made movies and televisions shows. Yep, the world is so prepared for this quiz alright!

So what are you waiting for? Let's travel away to the USA!  

Which US City Best Fits Your Personality?
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In which state does the Statue of Liberty proudly stand, without prejudice?
New York
Alabama
California
Delaware
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Just to be clear, New York state is different from New York City. But the Big Apple is located there, of course.

Hawaii
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They’ll greet you “Aloha!" in this state. Where is this?
Colorado
Florida
Alaska
Hawaii
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Hawaii is a US state alright, but it is located far from domestic US territory. It's actually in Polynesia.

Florida
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Tampa, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville and Orlando could be found in this US state. Where is this?
Connecticut
Florida
Arizona
Georgia
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Florida is a Spanish word. It means "land of flowers."

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States)
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You can find the Liberty Bell here. Where is it?
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
Idaho
Kansas
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Pennsylvania is where many Amish communities are located. That's why the state has their own brand of German language.

Texas
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Fans of The Alamo stories will head toward this state. Where is it?
Illinois
Texas
Kentucky
Louisiana
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Texas is one huge state! It's the second largest in America, actually.

California
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Hollywood or bust! Where will you go to become a movie star?
Iowa
Maine
Nebraska
California
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California stretches along the western coast of America. There are many great beaches here.

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Wyoming
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See a geyser up close, especially Old Faithful, in this state.
Wyoming
Nevada
Marikina
Appalachia
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It's sad to note that the Equality State of Wyoming was subjected to a hate crime controversy. The Laramie incident involving Matthew Shepard prompted a hate crime law to be created.

Oak_Alley_Plantation Louisiana
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If you wanna party at the Mardi Gras, to which state would you head?
New Hampshire
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Washington
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Cajun and Creole languages are spoken here in Louisiana. Its capital is Baton Rouge.

Massachusetts
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This is the state where Plymouth Rock is. Where is it?
New Jersey
Mexico
Texas
Massachusetts
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Massachusetts is a very important state in the history of the USA. Yep, the Pilgrims landed here first.

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Illinois
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A star beside the name of Springfield means it’s the capital of this state. What state is it?
Tennessee
Illinois
New Mexico
South Dakota
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Illinois is known as the Prairie State. It's also called The Windy State.

Kansas
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Wichita is its largest city, but Topeka is its capital. What state is this?
Kansas
New York
Maracas
South Carolina
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Kansas is named after the indigenous people who originally occupied this area. They're called the Kaw Nation.

New Jersey
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The gorgeous Atlantic City Boardwalk is found in which state?
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Oregon
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Newark is the largest city of New Jersey. But the capital is Trenton.

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Louisville - Kentucky Derby
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It’s in the city of Louisville where you’ll find this famous horse race event. In which state is it?
Oklahoma
Kentucky
North Carolina
Maryland
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Head on to Kentucky to see the Kentucky Derby. This is the most important event in horse racing in the country.

South Dakota
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Majestic Mount Rushmore is located in which state?
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Ohio
North Dakota
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South Dakota's capital is called Pierre. Go visit Mount Rushmore.

Nevada
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If you want to gamble in a desert, which US state will you travel to?
Michigan
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Nevada
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Nevada's capital is Carson City. But people head over to Las Vegas for the casinos!

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Virginia
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Check out Chesapeake Bay in this state. Where is it?
Rhode Island
Minnesota
Virginia
South Dakota
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Richmond is the capital of Virginia. The CIA headquarters is here, by the way.

Oregon
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Nature lovers might want to check out the Crater Lake located in this state. Where is it?
Tennessee
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
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Oregon's capital is Salem. But people visit Portland because it's the biggest metropolitan area.

Tennessee
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The King, Elvis Presley, put his state on the map of global pop culture. Where is he from?
Texas
Oregon
Missouri
Tennessee
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Elvis Presley is from Memphis. That's in Tennessee.

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Arizona
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Check out the Grand Canyon in this state. Where is it?
Montana
Arizona
Oklahoma
Utah
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Naturally, Arizona is also known as the Grand Canyon State. You really have to see that when you're in the area.

Missouri
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A star beside the name of Jefferson City means it’s the capital of this state. What state is it?
Missouri
Washington
Virginia
Vermont
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Missouri is the birthplace of music legends. Some of them are Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, Josephine Baker and Sheryl Crow.

Iowa
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Sioux City, Mason City and Des Moines could be found here. What state is this?
West Virginia
Iowa
Connecticut
Delaware
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Iowa's capital is Des Moines. It is part of the so-called Corn Belt of America.

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Indianapolis - Indiana War Memorial Plaza
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If you’re into motor speedway races, head over to this state! Where is it?
Florida
Wisconsin
Colorado
Indiana
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Race car enthusiasts always visit the Indianapolis 500 race. Known as the Indy 500, this happens in the state of Indiana.

Maryland
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Ocean City is the most popular beach in which state?
Maryland
Wyoming
California
Georgia
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The musical Hairspray takes place in Baltimore. This is Maryland's biggest city.

Alaska
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Kenai Fjords National Park is located in which cold, cold, cold state?
Alaska
Hawaii
Idaho
Kansas
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In the '90s, the sitcom Northern Exposure helped popularize Alaska to the mainstream TV audience. The largest city here is called Anchorage.

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Georgia
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Take the Savannah Trolley Tour in this state.
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Georgia
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Savannah is a major city in Georgia. Take a tour of the Savannah Historic District when you visit.

Alabama
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Revisit the historic Bloody Sunday site at the Selma Bridge in this state. Where is it?
Indiana
Maine
Alabama
Maryland
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Alabama has a rich history, one that reflects the historical attitudes of the US in general. Civil rights movements happened here.

Vermont
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Ice cream lovers head on to the Ben and Jerry’s %0Dfactory located in this state. Where is it?
Iowa
Vermont
Alabama
Florida
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Open-minded Vermont is the first US state to officially recognize same-sex marriages in the country. That's why the LGBT community loves them!

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Columbus Ohio
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If you’re big on music, head over to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. In which state is it?
Alaska
Delaware
Connecticut
Ohio
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The capital of Ohio is Columbus. But people are more familiar with Cincinnati and Cleveland because of the sports teams.

Nebraska
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The Chimney Rock is both a historical and natural landmark. In which state could it be found?
Nebraska
Arizona
Colorado
Georgia
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Nebraska was home to many indigenous peoples even before the Pilgrims arrived. These include the Omaha, Pawnee and Lakota Sioux tribes, to name a few.

Montana
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A star beside the name of Helena means it’s the capital of this state. What state is it?
Arkansas
California
Montana
Hawaii
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The Rocky Mountains are found in the state of Montana. It's just apt, since Montana came from the Spanish word for mountain.

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Colorado
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Pueblo, Boulder, Durango and Denver could be found in which state?
Idaho
Louisiana
Kentucky
Colorado
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Colorado is a favorite spot of filmmakers for shooting their films. The Shining was shot here.

Utah
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The Mormons sure love this state. Where are they based?
Maine
Utah
Arkansas
California
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The man who founded Salt Lake City in Utah was one of the Mormon leaders. That's why the biggest Mormon temple is found here.

New Mexico
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta happens yearly in this state. Where is it?
South Dakota
Vermont
New Mexico
Tennessee
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New Mexico is where Santa Fe is located. This state capital is a very artist-friendly community.

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Oklahoma City - SkyDance Pedestrian Bridge
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This state is also the name of a Broadway musical-turned-film. Which state is this?
Oklahoma
Virginia
West Virginia
North Dakota
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Of course Oklahoma! the musical is set in the state of Oklahoma. Incidentally, this is the first Rodgers and Hammerstein musical collaboration ever.

Washington DC
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This engineering wonder named the Space Needle is found in which state?
Florida
Delaware
Connecticut
Washington
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Of course the state of Washington is named after President George. its capital is Olympia.

Minnesota
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Prince, Eddie Cochrane, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Soul Asylum and Owl City helped put their state in the musical map of America. Which state is this?
Minnesota
Hawaii
Georgia
Idaho
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Minnesota's capital is Saint Paul. But Minneapolis is far more popular a city, since it's the largest, and home of many pop culture faves.

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Rhode Island
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The Bellevue Avenue Historic District in Newport could be found in which state?
Maine
Louisiana
Rhode Island
Kentucky
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Rhode Island is part of the Thirteen Colonies. Check out your US history lessons for that tidbit, and more.

New Hampshire
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Hampton Beach is worth checking out for their yearly Sand Sculpture contest. In which state is it?
New Hampshire
Hawaii
Georgia
Florida
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New Hampshire is nicknamed The Granite State. It's actually near Quebec in Canada.

Wisconsin
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Architecture fans head over to look at the home of Frank Lloyd Wright in which state?
Arizona
Michigan
Idaho
Wisconsin
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Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin. They have a Harley-Davidson Museum here!

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South Carolina
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Civil war buffs shouldn’t miss visiting Fort Sumter in this state. Where is it?
South Carolina
Kentucky
Delaware
Indiana
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Fort Sumter National Monument is located in Charleston County, South Carolina. Learn more about the American Civil War in this place.

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