How Well Do You Know the Map of Massachusetts?
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
- Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts and is also the state capital.
Which of the following bodies of water borders Massachusetts to the east?
- The Atlantic Ocean is the body of water that borders Massachusetts to the east.
Which of the following is the highest point in Massachusetts?
- Mount Greylock, located in the Berkshires, is the highest point in Massachusetts at 3,491 feet.
Which of the following states borders Massachusetts to the north?
- New Hampshire is the only state that borders Massachusetts to the north.
Which of the following is NOT a nickname for Massachusetts?
- Although Massachusetts is colloquially known as the "Pilgrim State" because the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, it is not one of the state's official nicknames.
Which of the following cities is located in western Massachusetts?
- Springfield is located in western Massachusetts and is the third largest city in the state.
Which of the following universities is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts?
- Harvard University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Which of the following highways runs through Massachusetts?
- Route 20 is a major east-west highway that runs through Massachusetts.
Which of the following islands is part of Massachusetts?
- Nantucket Island is part of Massachusetts. Long Island is part of New York, Block Island is part of Rhode Island, and Vancouver Island is found in western Canada.
Which of the following is a famous landmark located in Massachusetts?
- The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long trail in Boston that passes by 16 historical landmarks, including the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere's House, and the USS Constitution Museum.
