USA - General Knowledge
How many states does the US consist of?
50
On which date is Valentine's Day celebrated?
February 14th
Which sentence is in the passive voice?
A: He ate the pizza.
B: The pizza was eaten.
B: The pizza was eaten.
What is the name of the famous bridge in San Francisco?
The Golden Gate Bridge
What is the word for a very tall building?
skyscraper
Name two sports that are especially popular in the USA.
baseball, American football, basketball
What is the name of the Roman god of love, often shown with a bow and arrow? (German or English name)
Amor or Cupid
Which sentence is not in the passive voice?
A: The Hollywood Sign was built in 1923.
B: They visit Times Square every year.
B: They visit Times Square every year. - active voice
What is the name of the famous California technology region?
Silicon Valley
Name two popular types of Thanksgiving food.
The bald eagle
What is the most common Valentine's Day gift worldwide?
flowers
Turn this present perfect sentence into a passive sentence.
"They have opened a new museum in New Orleans."
A new museum has been opened in New Orleans.
What is the nickname of New York City?
The Big Apple
What is the difference between a hostess and a waitress?
hostess = welcomes guests and shows them their seats
waitress = brings teh guests food and drinks
Which two states are not connected to the rest of the USA?
Hawaii and Alaska
In which country did the tradition of giving red roses on Valentine's Day start?
England
Change to passive: "They have given us a test."
In which state is the city of New Orleans located?
Louisiana
What is the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
What do Americans celebrate on July 4th?
Independence Day - the day the USA became independent from Britain
around $25 billion
Change this complex sentence into passive voice: "In 1848, people discovered gold in California, and thousands of people moved there."
In 1848, gold was discovered in California, and thousands of people moved there.
Name two US states on the west coast and two states on the east coast.
east: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, N.C., S.C., Georgia, Florida
What does "Mardi Gras" mean in English?
Fat Tuesday = a festival in New Orleans