State Capitals Recall
1 / 15How well do you know the capital cities of U.S. states?
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What is the capital of California?
About State Capitals Recall
State Capitals Recall is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. How well do you know the capital cities of U.S. states? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What is the capital of California?
Answer: Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of California. Despite Los Angeles being the largest city, Sacramento has been the state capital since 1854.
2. What is the capital of Texas?
Answer: Austin
Austin is the capital of Texas. It was named after Stephen F. Austin, known as the 'Father of Texas.'
3. What is the capital of New York?
Answer: Albany
Albany is the capital of New York. Although New York City is the largest city, Albany has served as the state capital since 1797.
4. What is the capital of Florida?
Answer: Tallahassee
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. It was chosen as the capital in 1824 because of its central location between the two major cities of the time.
5. What is the capital of Illinois?
Answer: Springfield
Springfield is the capital of Illinois. It is also famous as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln before he became president.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. It sits on the Susquehanna River and has been the capital since 1812.
- Salem is the capital of Oregon. It became the capital when Oregon achieved statehood in 1859.
- Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. The name means 'red stick' in French, referring to a cypress tree that marked the boundary between two tribal territories.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after State Capitals Recall?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print State Capitals Recall?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, State Capitals Recall fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in State Capitals Recall?
State Capitals Recall has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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