Geography · Grades 3–4

Midwest State Capitals Quiz

A real map of the Midwest, drawn from Natural Earth data, with 12 numbered states. Kids write the capital of each numbered state (stars mark the capitals), from memory. The answer key is on its own page. Regions follow the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Geography · United StatesAges 8–12 · Grades 3–6

The Midwest: State Capitals

Each star marks a state capital. Write the capital of each numbered state.

NameDate

Write the capitals

1. 1North Dakota
2. 2Kansas
3. 3Nebraska
4. 4South Dakota
5. 5Minnesota
6. 6Iowa
7. 7Missouri
8. 8Illinois
9. 9Wisconsin
10. 10Michigan
11. 11Indiana
12. 12Ohio

Map data: Natural Earth (public domain). Albers equal-area projection. Regions: U.S. Census Bureau. Capitals: Natural Earth.More free worksheets: handeware.com/learn

Geography · United StatesAges 8–12 · Grades 3–6

The Midwest: State CapitalsANSWER KEY

Numbers match the student page.

Answers

1. 1North DakotaBismarck
2. 2KansasTopeka
3. 3NebraskaLincoln
4. 4South DakotaPierre
5. 5MinnesotaSt. Paul
6. 6IowaDes Moines
7. 7MissouriJefferson City
8. 8IllinoisSpringfield
9. 9WisconsinMadison
10. 10MichiganLansing
11. 11IndianaIndianapolis
12. 12OhioColumbus

Map data: Natural Earth (public domain). Albers equal-area projection. Regions: U.S. Census Bureau. Capitals: Natural Earth.More free worksheets: handeware.com/learn

How to use it

1. Start with the states or capitals you know.
2. Use the shapes and neighbors to work out the rest.
3. Check with the answer key.
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