People & Leaders
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What country is famous for making sushi?
Japan
What holiday celebrates people who fought in the military?
Veterans Day
What bird is a symbol of the United States?
Bald eagle
What is the name of the group of people who make laws in the United States?
Congress
Who fought for civil rights and gave the "I have a dream speech"?
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)
What holiday in the United States do people celebrate with fireworks?
Independence Day
What holiday celebrates the end of slavery?
Juneteenth
What is the name of the flag with red and white stripes and white stars on a blue background?
The American flag or Stars and Stripes
Who is the leader of the United States government?
The president
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What food is often eaten with chopsticks in China?
Noodles
What event started on December 7, 1941 leading the U.S into WWII?
Pearl Harbor
What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?
The 50 states
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
Who was the brave woman who helped the slaves escape using the underground railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What colorful holiday do people in Mexico celebrate to honor their ancestors?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What was the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
How many colonies did the United States have originally?
13
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Who was president during the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln
What are the large stone structures built as tombs for the pharohs in Egypt?
Pyramids
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean?
Amelia Earheart
What document outlines the laws of the United States?
The Constitution
What are the three branches of U.S Government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative