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Quiz: The 50 States - Northeast and Southeast

Test your understanding of the northeastern and southeastern states with these questions.

1. How many states make up New England?

  1. Four
  2. Five
  3. Six
  4. Eight
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The correct answer is C. New England consists of six states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Concept Tested: New England

2. Which state is the smallest in the United States?

  1. Delaware
  2. Connecticut
  3. Rhode Island
  4. Vermont
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The correct answer is C. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States. You could fit about 425 Rhode Islands inside Alaska!

Concept Tested: Rhode Island

3. Which state produces more maple syrup than any other?

  1. Maine
  2. Vermont
  3. New Hampshire
  4. Massachusetts
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The correct answer is B. Vermont produces more maple syrup than any other state. The state's name means "Green Mountain" in French.

Concept Tested: Vermont

4. What was the first state to ratify the US Constitution?

  1. Virginia
  2. Massachusetts
  3. Delaware
  4. Pennsylvania
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The correct answer is C. Delaware was the first state to ratify (approve) the Constitution in 1787, which is why it's called "The First State."

Concept Tested: Delaware

5. Which state is known as the "Mother of Presidents"?

  1. Massachusetts
  2. New York
  3. Virginia
  4. Pennsylvania
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The correct answer is C. Virginia is called the "Mother of Presidents" because eight US presidents were born there—more than any other state.

Concept Tested: Virginia

6. What famous body of water is Maryland known for?

  1. Lake Michigan
  2. Chesapeake Bay
  3. San Francisco Bay
  4. Gulf of Mexico
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The correct answer is B. Maryland surrounds the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The state is famous for blue crabs from the bay.

Concept Tested: Maryland

7. Where did the Pilgrims land in 1620?

  1. Virginia
  2. New York
  3. Massachusetts
  4. Rhode Island
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The correct answer is C. The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. Boston, the state's capital, is one of America's oldest cities.

Concept Tested: Massachusetts

8. Which state has the most densely packed population in America?

  1. New York
  2. California
  3. New Jersey
  4. Massachusetts
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The correct answer is C. New Jersey is the most densely populated state in America, with about 1,200 people per square mile, despite being relatively small.

Concept Tested: New Jersey

9. Which city in New York State is the state capital?

  1. New York City
  2. Buffalo
  3. Albany
  4. Rochester
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The correct answer is C. Albany is the capital of New York State, not New York City. Many people are surprised that the largest city is not the capital!

Concept Tested: New York

10. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

  1. New York, New York
  2. Boston, Massachusetts
  3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  4. Washington, DC
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The correct answer is C. The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia was also the nation's first capital.

Concept Tested: Pennsylvania

11. What mountain range runs through both the Northeast and Southeast regions?

  1. Rocky Mountains
  2. Sierra Nevada
  3. Appalachian Mountains
  4. Cascade Range
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The correct answer is C. The Appalachian Mountains run through both the Northeast and Southeast regions, from Maine to Alabama.

Concept Tested: Northeast Region, Southeast Region

12. Which state is the largest in New England?

  1. Massachusetts
  2. Connecticut
  3. Maine
  4. New Hampshire
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The correct answer is C. Maine is the largest New England state and the most northeastern state in the country. It borders only one other US state (New Hampshire) and also borders Canada.

Concept Tested: Maine