US History
Which U.S. president was known for giving the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln.
What famous plantation in Virginia was the home of Thomas Jefferson and is now a popular historic site and museum?
Monticello.
What type of dessert is made by combining layers of ladyfingers, coffee, and mascarpone cheese?
Tiramisu.
Which type of snake is famous for its ability to constrict and suffocate its prey?
The boa constrictor.
How many stripes are there on the American flag?
13.
What year did the United States declare independence from Great Britain?
1776.
What is the name of the historic settlement in Virginia, founded in 1607, which was the first permanent English colony in the Americas?
Jamestown.
What is the name of the candy made primarily of sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, often shaped into small, colorful Shapes?
Gummy bears.
What animal’s fingerprints are almost identical to human fingerprints?
The koala.
What is the most common blood type in the world?
O positive.
Which U.S. state was the last to join the Union?
Hawaii (1959).
In what year did Virginia officially become a state?
1788.
What popular coffeehouse chain is known for its green logo with a mermaid?
Starbucks.
What amphibian has the ability to regenerate lost limbs?
The axolotl.
What is the name of the first artificial satellite sent into space?
Sputnik 1.
What city was the first capital of the United States?
Philadelphia.
What is the name of the largest city in Virginia by population?
Virginia Beach.
Which restaurant chain serves Australian-inspired dishes?
Outback Steakhouse.
Which mammal is known to have the longest migration?
The gray whale.
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The stapes bone (in the ear).
Who was the first U.S. president to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson.
Which Virginia city is famous for its peanuts and is home to the Virginia Peanut Festival?
Suffolk.
Which restaurant chain is known for the slogan "Welcome to the Neighborhood"?
Applebee's.
What is the name of the world’s largest species of bear?
The Kodiak bear.
Which fruit is known as the "king of fruits" due to its strong odor?
Durian.