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48 Arizona Trivia Questions and Answers

Whether you're a native Arizonan or someone who's just curious about this southwestern jewel, our list of 50 Arizona trivia questions will test your knowledge!

Arizona Trivia
  1. 1What is the capital of Arizona?

  2. 2In which year did Arizona become a state?

  3. 3What is Arizona's state flower?

  4. 4Which Native American tribe is Arizona known for?

  5. 5Which river forms part of Arizona's western border?

  6. 6What is Arizona's nickname?

  7. 7What is Arizona's state bird?

  8. 8Which natural wonder is Arizona most famous for?

  9. 9Which city is known as Arizona's 'Mile-High City'?

  10. 10In what mountain range is Flagstaff located?

  11. 11Which famous gunfight took place in Tombstone, Arizona?

  12. 12Which Arizona city is famous for its red sandstone formations?

  13. 13What is the largest county in Arizona by land area?

  14. 14What is the state tree of Arizona?

  15. 15Which university is located in Tucson?

  16. 16Which lake is the largest reservoir in Arizona?

  17. 17Which infamous Arizona prison is located in Yuma?

  18. 18Which Arizona city is known as the 'Sunniest City'?

  19. 19Which famous architect had his winter camp in Arizona?

  20. 20What is the highest peak in Arizona?

  21. 21What is Arizona's state reptile?

  22. 22Which historic highway passes through Arizona?

  23. 23What was Arizona's primary economic activity in the 19th century?

  24. 24What Arizona city was the first to have air conditioning in homes?

  25. 25What is the primary gemstone found in Arizona?

  26. 26What is the name of the meteorite crater near Winslow, Arizona?

  27. 27Which Arizona city is known as the 'Capital of Copper'?

  28. 28Which Arizona city is known for its London Bridge?

  29. 29What is Arizona's state motto?

  30. 30What is the largest Native American reservation in Arizona?

  31. 31Which Arizona city is famous for being a center of Puebloan culture?

  32. 32What is Arizona's official state neckwear?

  33. 33Which Arizona city is known as the 'Citrus Capital'?

  34. 34What is Arizona's state mammal?

  35. 35Which body of water is referred to as Arizona's 'West Coast'?

  36. 36What is Arizona's state fossil?

  37. 37Which Arizona city was originally founded as a utopian community?

  38. 38Which Arizona desert is known for its saguaro cacti?

  39. 39Which Arizona city is known for its well-preserved cliff dwellings?

  40. 40What river is responsible for carving out the Grand Canyon?

  41. 41Which Arizona city hosts an annual Ostrich Festival?

  42. 42What is the state beverage of Arizona?

  43. 43Which mountain range is home to Arizona's only alpine tundra?

  44. 44What is Arizona's state butterfly?

  45. 45Which Arizona city is considered the gateway to the Grand Canyon?

  46. 46What is the deepest part of the Grand Canyon?

  47. 47What is Arizona's state gem?

  48. 48Which Arizona city is famous for its therapeutic hot springs?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Phoenix
  2. 2. 1912
  3. 3. Saguaro cactus blossom
  4. 4. Navajo
  5. 5. Colorado River
  6. 6. The Grand Canyon State
  7. 7. Cactus wren
  8. 8. Grand Canyon
  9. 9. Prescott
  10. 10. San Francisco Peaks
  11. 11. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
  12. 12. Sedona
  13. 13. Coconino County
  14. 14. Palo Verde
  15. 15. University of Arizona
  16. 16. Lake Mead
  17. 17. Yuma Territorial Prison
  18. 18. Yuma
  19. 19. Frank Lloyd Wright
  20. 20. Humphreys Peak
  21. 21. Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake
  22. 22. Route 66
  23. 23. Mining
  24. 24. Phoenix
  25. 25. Turquoise
  26. 26. Meteor Crater
  27. 27. Globe
  28. 28. Lake Havasu City
  29. 29. Ditat Deus
  30. 30. Navajo Nation
  31. 31. Winslow
  32. 32. Bolo tie
  33. 33. Mesa
  34. 34. Ringtail
  35. 35. Lake Havasu
  36. 36. Petrified wood
  37. 37. Glendale
  38. 38. Sonoran Desert
  39. 39. Camp Verde
  40. 40. Colorado River
  41. 41. Chandler
  42. 42. Lemonade
  43. 43. San Francisco Peaks
  44. 44. Two-tailed Swallowtail
  45. 45. Flagstaff
  46. 46. Dragon Corridor
  47. 47. Turquoise
  48. 48. Hot Springs

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