States with Amnesia

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. I am the only US state to have different designs on each side of my flag. I have more "ghost towns" than any other state. Two of my cities are named Brothers and Sisters, respectively. Who am I? Alaska California Utah Oregon

2. I was named after Queen Mary, wife of Charles I. I have three nicknames: Chesapeake State, Old Line State, and Free State. I have the honor of having the first railroad in the United States. Who am I? Maryland Connecticut New Jersey South Dakota

3. I was created out of the territory that later became Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. One of my cities is named Santa Claus and I was the home of Elvis Presley's last concert. Who am I? Answer: (seven letter state)

4. Thanks to George Washington, I was the first capital of the United States under the Constitution. There are many sites to see when you vacation here. I was named after a duke. Who am I? Virginia Ohio New York Pennsylvania

5. My river borders six states. I am nicknamed the Buckeye State. Who am I? Oregon Ohio Maine Alaska

6. I share the same name as the second longest river in the United States, which borders me. I am the birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll. Who am I? Nebraska Missouri Mississippi California

7. I am the only single syllable US state. I was named by King Charles and my nickname is the Pine Tree state. Who am I? Answer: (5 letter state)

8. A mining lobbyist called me the "gem of the mountains". I am famous for a purple gem called the star garnet. People everywhere enjoy my spuds. Who am I? Texas Illinois Idaho Minnesota

9. I was named after an English king. The king hoped that the new state would help South Carolina from being overrun by Spanish people. Who am I? Florida Alabama Georgia Mississippi

10. Before my name was shortened, I was known as "The US territory south of the Ohio River". I am now known as the Volunteer State because my people will come if anyone calls. My football team is named for Greek gods. Who am I? West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky South Carolina