Capitals and Quirks Across America

Capitals and Quirks Across America

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive list of US state capitals, moving from the East Coast to the West Coast, and includes some playful interactions and mnemonic devices to help remember the capitals. It covers capitals from Albany, New York, to Honolulu, Hawaii, with a focus on geographical locations and some cultural references. The tutorial ends with a light-hearted conclusion and a reminder of the silent 's' in Des Moines, Iowa.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state capital is mentioned alongside a humorous note about eating a Frankfurter?

Boise, Idaho

Frankfurt, Kentucky

Richmond, Virginia

Albany, New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the capital of Vermont mentioned in the video?

Montpelier

Burlington

Rutland

Stowe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state capital is associated with the phrase 'put some taters in ya'?

Boise, Idaho

Helena, Montana

Richmond, Virginia

Lincoln, Nebraska

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state capital is noted for its silent 's' in the video?

Des Moines, Iowa

Little Rock, Arkansas

Springfield, Illinois

Bismarck, North Dakota

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state capital is associated with catching a country show?

Austin, Texas

Nashville, Tennessee

Raleigh, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state capital is mentioned in relation to yelling 'Eureka!'?

Boise, Idaho

Phoenix, Arizona

Sacramento, California

Denver, Colorado

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which state can you wear a grass skirt without anyone caring?

Florida

California

Hawaii

Texas

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state capital is mentioned alongside a playful interaction about Mississippi?

Cheyenne

Helena

Montgomery

Jackson

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state capital is mentioned alongside a humorous note about keeping the noise down?

Montana

Mississippi

Delaware

Ohio