13 colonies map quiz

Find each of the thirteen original colonies on a blank map of the East Coast: New England, Middle and Southern colonies. Quick, scored, free.

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How to play

Tap the named place on the blank map. You get three tries per question; only first-try answers count toward your score.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the 13 colonies map quiz?

13 in the full version. Choose "Quick 10" for a short round.

How is the quiz scored?

Your score is the share of questions answered correctly on the first try. The timer runs from the first question to the last. Your best full-length result is saved only in this browser.

What happens to the ones I miss?

They are listed at the end with links to their fact pages, and you can ask for AI-written memory tips to help them stick.

Which were the 13 colonies?

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. See the 13 colonies map for founding dates and regions.

What is the fastest way to learn the 50 states?

Go region by region: start with the big, easy shapes in the West (California, Texas, Florida), then fill in the Midwest grid and finish with the small New England states. Repeating the quiz a few times with the review list works better than studying a map once.

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