Geo quiz

What does Arizona have in common with New Mexico?

• They both have the same number of electoral votes.

• They both became a state in the same year.

• Their capital city and largest city are the same in both states.

• They both have approximately the same population.

Answer explanation

New Mexico became a state January 6, 1912. Arizona became a state February 14, 1912.

Which of the following states is known as the Centennial State (because it entered the Union 100 years after the Declaration of Independence)?

• Iowa

• Oklahoma

• Colorado

• Arizona

Which of the following states did NOT enter the Union in the same month of the same year?

• South Dakota

• Washington

• Montana

• Nevada

Answer explanation

South Dakota, Washington, and Montana became states on November, 1889.

What is NOT true of Idaho?

• Its largest city and capital city are the same.

• It has more electoral votes than Alaska.

• It became a state before Oklahoma did.

• It has a larger population than Minnesota.

What is NOT true of North Dakota?

• It became a state the same year as did Washington.

• Its capital is Bismarck.

• Its largest city is Des Moines.

• It has the same number of electoral votes as Montana.

Which of these states has a capital city named for the third president of the United States?

• Idaho

• Wyoming

• Missouri

• Alaska

Topeka is the largest city in

• Kansas

• Nevada

• Iowa

• New Mexico

Pierre is the capital of

• Kansas

• South Dakota

• Missouri

• Nebraska

The capital of Hawaii is

• Kona

• Kailua

• Honolulu

• Hilo

Which was the latest state to enter the Union?

• Nevada

• New Mexico

• Iowa

• Nebraska

Answer explanation

January 6, 1912 - New Mexico became a state.