Culture · MD
What is the nickname of the University of Maryland's sports teams?
The University of Maryland competes as the Terrapins.
Culture · NC
Which of these is North Carolina especially famous for?
North Carolina grows more sweet potatoes than any other state.
Geography · KY
What is the largest city in Kentucky by population?
Louisville is Kentucky's most populous city, even though the capital is Frankfort.
Civics & Elections · ID
After the 2020 Census, how did Idaho's number of US House seats change?
Idaho kept the same number of House seats (2) after the 2020 Census.
Fun Fact · KY
Colonel Harland Sanders started serving his famous fried chicken in which Kentucky town?
The original Sanders Cafe is now a museum.
People · OR
Which of these notable people is a native of Oregon?
Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, was born in Portland, Oregon.
History · HI
In what year did Hawaii become a state?
Hawaii was admitted to the Union in 1959 as the 50th state.
Culture · UT
What is the nickname of the University of Utah's sports teams?
The University of Utah competes as the Utes.
Geography · WV
Which of these cities is in West Virginia?
Parkersburg is in West Virginia. The others are in Michigan (Ann Arbor), Wisconsin (Eau Claire), and Alabama (Tuscaloosa).
Civics & Elections · IL
On what date is Election Day for the 2026 midterms in Illinois?
Federal law sets Election Day as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Many states also offer early or mail voting before that day.
Fun Fact · NV
What is the official state tree of Nevada?
The Single-leaf pinyon is Nevada's state tree.
People · IL
Which of these notable people is a native of Illinois?
Walt Disney, animation pioneer, was born in Chicago, Illinois.
History · SD
The 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre took place on which reservation?
Hundreds of Lakota people were killed by US soldiers.
Culture · IA
Which of these sports teams or events calls Iowa home?
The Cyclones represent Iowa State University in Ames. It is based in Iowa.
Geography · MT
What kind of shoreline does Montana have?
Montana is landlocked, with no ocean or Great Lakes shoreline.
Civics & Elections · IA
How long is the term of each US Senator from Iowa?
Senate terms are staggered so that about one-third of the 100 seats are up for election every two years.
Fun Fact · RI
Which frozen treat is a Rhode Island summer tradition?
Del's has been served since 1948.
People · CA
Which of these notable people is a native of California?
Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder, was born in San Francisco, California.
History · RI
Slater Mill in Pawtucket is known as the birthplace of what?
Samuel Slater opened the first successful water-powered cotton mill in 1793.
Culture · LA
Which style of music was born in New Orleans?
Jazz grew from African American musical traditions in the city.
Geography · GA
Which of these cities is in Georgia?
Valdosta is in Georgia. The others are in Wisconsin (Eau Claire), New York (Poughkeepsie), and Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh).