American History
American Geography
American Food
American Cities
American Symbols
100
How many states (or colonies) did the US have when it was founded in 1789?
13
100
What are the smallest and the largest American states (by size)?
Rhode Island (smallest)
Alaska (largest)
100
What quintessential American meal (main dish and side dish) is served at restaurants like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King?
Hamburger and fries
100
In which American city has the Statue of Liberty? 
New York City
100
What are the 3 national American colors?
red, white, and blue
200
Who was the first president of the US?
George Washington
200
What's the longest river in the US?
The Mississippi-Missouri River
(~2,340 miles / 3,766 km)
200
Name 1 native food that grows in the US and North America.
Corn, cranberries, beans, chili peppers, pumpkins/squash, tomatillos, avocados, acorns, prickly pears, persimmons, sunflowers, sweet potatoes
200
Which American city produces movies in a part of town called Hollywood? Many famous actors and actresses also live in this city.
Los Angeles
200
What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent?
stars = the current 50 states
stripes = the original 13 states (colonies)
300
Which country gifted the US the Statue of Liberty?
France
300
What's the hottest place in the US?
The hottest temperature ever recorded there was 134 degrees Fahrenheit (57 degrees Celsius).
Death Valley in California
300
Name 1 sauce that is from the US.
Ranch, buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce, cranberry sauce, Cincinnati chili
300
Which American city attracts gamblers and travelers from around the world to its large casinos, huge resorts, and vibrant nightlife?
Las Vegas
300
Name 1 sport that's from the US.
American football, pickleball, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, snowboarding, kickball, frisbee golf, cornhole
400
What's the newest federal American holiday? It celebrates the freedom of enslaved Black Americans.
Juneteenth (became a holiday in 2021)
400
What's the tallest mountain in the US?
1. Mount Whitney
2. Denali
3. Mount Rainier
Denali in Alaska
(20,310 feet / 6,190 meters from sea level)
The base of the mountain begins at 2,000 feet, so climbers hike 18,000 to reach the top! (That's more than Mount Everest)
400
Which fruit pie is from the US?
1. Apple pie
2. Cherry pie
3. Key lime pie
Key lime pie
400
Which American city still speaks French and invented jazz?
New Orleans
400
What is the national bird of the US?
Eagle
500
Who was the US's main competitor in the "Space Race"?
The USSR / Russia
500
Name 1 US territory that the US governs but isn't 1 of the 50 states.
Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Samoa, the Mariana Islands
500
Which type of alcohol is from the US?
1. Bourbon
2. Wine
3. Tequila
Bourbon
Bourbon is a type of whiskey made from corn. It is from Kentucky.
500
Which American city is known for it's thick, deep-dish pizzas and strong winds? This city also dyes its river green once a year.
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Chicago
500
What is the national tree of the US?
1. Oak
2. Mangrove
3. Maple
Oak
In American culture, the oak tree symbolizes strength.
