Up and About in USA Trivia Quiz

Answer: Chicago

Chicago is the largest city and economic hub of the state of Illinois, though not its capital. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the weather is often considered to be one of the reasons behind its nickname of the "Windy City". The city was once home to the tallest building in the world before the Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower, was surpassed by other structures elsewhere in the world.

Answer: Dallas

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Dallas is located within the state of Texas. It is here that President Kennedy was assassinated when Lee Harvey Oswald shot him. The upper floors of the building where Oswald was hiding have now been converted into a museum on President Kennedy's life.

Answer: Denver

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Denver is the capital of the state of Colorado. It is nicknamed the "Mile High City" as it is located exactly one mile above sea level. It is the highest among the major cities of the United States.

Answer: Detroit

Detroit is the largest city in Michigan. It is called the "Motor City" as the three largest automobile manufacturers of the United States are headquartered there. The city was named after the Detroit river which flows through it.

Answer: Houston

Houston is one of the largest cities in Texas. It was named after Sam Houston, who led the troops to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto winning independence for Texas from Mexico. He later also refused to join the Confederacy, choosing instead to be removed from the office of governor.

Answer: Portland

Portland, Oregon is the largest city within the state. It is named after the city of Portland in Maine. As indicated by the name, the city is a port located at the confluence of the rivers Willamette and Columbia.

Answer: Springfield

The name Springfield has been given to many different cities in the United States. It is also used as the location for the television sitcom "The Simpsons". The best known Springfield is found in the state of Illinois. It is the capital of the state and also has historic significance as President Abraham Lincoln lived there for a few years.

Answer: Tucson

Tucson is the second largest city in the state of Arizona, though the largest city Phoenix is bigger by more than two times. Tucson is home to the University of Arizona, one of the first educational institutions in the United States to allow women to study medicine.

Answer: Phoenix

Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona and is located at the fringes of the Sonoran Desert. The region was originally settled by the native American culture called Hohokam, who built the first canal system around the area.

Answer: Fairbanks

Fairbanks is located within the Tanana Valley in Alaska and the rivers Tanana and Chena flow through it. The city is located within the interior of Alaska though it still receives notable tourist traffic from the cruise ships visiting Alaska. It is also a good place to view the Northern Lights during the winter months.