Q.1.
The US Naval Academy is found in which US capital?

Established in 1845, the US Naval Academy is in Annapolis, Maryland. Every year around 1,300 students enter in the hope of graduating as military officers, mainly for the Navy or Marine Corps.

Q.2.
The Mall of America, the largest shopping center in the US, is found in what US state?

Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, this huge mall (around 2.87 million square feet of retail space) houses the theme park Nickelodeon Universe at its center. The mall opened in 1992.

Q.3.
Which US state is known as the "Show Me State?”

It is believed that this originated from a speech of Congressman Willard Vandiver in 1899 when he said, "I'm from Missouri, and you've got to show me.

Q.4.
The main setting of the popular novel and movie series Twilight is in which US State?

The story of Twilight primarily takes place in Forks, Washington, where Bella and her father live. The movie, however, was not filmed in the real Forks, Washington, since the neighboring state offered better production incentives.

Q.5.
John Denver's popular song Take Me Home Country Roads mentions which US state?

Although West Virginia is not part of the song's title, the song has become one of West Virginia's state songs. This was made official in 2014.

Q.6.
The carvings of the world-famous Mt. Rushmore are found in which US state?

Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota features the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. It took 14 years to construct the massive faces on the side of the mountains.

Q.7.
Among the current US states, a few were once independent nations for a time. Which of the following states was once its own republic?

After the Revolutionary War, from 1777 to 1791, Vermont was the Vermont Republic before joining as the 14th state. Aside from Vermont, other states such as Texas and Hawaii were also independent nations before becoming part of the US.

Q.8.
Which US state's capital city has the highest elevation?

Santa Fe, New Mexico, has the highest elevation of 7000 feet above sea level. Although known as Santa Fe, the city's complete name is La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asis.

Q.9.
The Mississippi River is the largest river in the US. Which of the following states does it NOT border or flow through?

This 2320-mile river flows through or borders Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Aside from supplying fish and water, this is an important waterway facilitating commerce and recreation.

Q.10.
Which of the following is the northernmost US capital?

As the capital of Alaska, Juneau is the most northern capital. It is also the largest capital in terms of size, covering 3255 square miles.