49 Alaska Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated Mar 2025·6 min read

1What is the state flower of Alaska?
2In what year did Alaska become a state?
3Which Russian explorer founded Russian America in Alaska?
4What is the largest city in Alaska?
5What is the state bird of Alaska?
6Which ocean borders Alaska to the west?
7What is the state motto of Alaska?
8Which mountain is the highest peak in North America?
9What is Alaska's primary industry?
10Which famous sled dog race takes place in Alaska?
11What is the state gem of Alaska?
12Who was the U.S. Secretary of State that orchestrated the purchase of Alaska?
13How many time zones does Alaska span?
14How much did the U.S. pay for Alaska?
15Which indigenous people primarily inhabit the Arctic and subarctic regions of Alaska?
16What is the state sport of Alaska?
17What's the name of Alaska's largest island?
18What's the primary ingredient in Akutaq, a traditional Alaska Native dish?
19What is the state tree of Alaska?
20Which river is the longest in Alaska?
21What's the name of Alaska's state legislature?
22What is the capital city of Alaska?
23How many boroughs does Alaska have?
24What's the average temperature in Fairbanks in January?
25Which Alaska city is known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World'?
26What is the name of the sea located between Alaska and Russia?
27What's the largest national park in Alaska?
28What's the main airport in Anchorage?
29Which Alaska city has the nickname 'The End of the Road'?
30What's the state marine mammal of Alaska?
31How many glaciers are estimated to be in Alaska?
32What's the primary commercial fish caught in Alaska?
33Which Native group is known for their totem poles?
34What's the famous highway connecting Alaska to the contiguous United States?
35What's the state fish of Alaska?
36What was the first Russian settlement in Alaska?
37What's the area of Alaska in square miles?
38How many national parks does Alaska have?
39What was the original name of the city of Anchorage?
40Which Alaska city is the northernmost city in the United States?
41Which animal is featured on the Alaska state flag?
42What's the state mineral of Alaska?
43What's the name of Alaska's state song?
44What's the tallest volcano in Alaska?
45What is the southernmost city in Alaska?
46Which Alaska city has the nickname 'Golden Heart City'?
47How many active volcanoes are in Alaska?
48What's the state nickname of Alaska?
49Who was Alaska's first female governor?