Geography
How many states are there in the USA?
50
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the US?
France
What is the official residence and workplace of the US president?
the White House
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
on the fourth Thursday of November
Which sandwich combo became a staple for soldiers and home cooks alike during World War 2?
peanut butter and jelly
Finish the saying: 'What happens in Vegas, ... '
'...stays in Vegas.'
Which one is the largest state?
Alaska
Which war was fought between the North and the South between 1861-65?
The Civil War
Which two parties dominate the political field in the US?
Republican and Democratic
What is the 2nd most common language spoken in the US?
Spanish
What's a s'more made of? Name at least 2 ingredients.
Graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.
What is the name of the street in New York City where you can find many musical theatres?
Broadway
Which 4 US states share a border with Mexico?
California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
During the Prohibition Era (1920-33) the production and sale of what product was famously prohibited?
alcohol
Who delivered the 'I have a dream' speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963?
Martin Luther King
What is the name of the weekly published music industry record chart ranking songs based on sales, online streaming and radio airplay in the US?
Billboard (Hot 100) list
When you are leaving a restaurant in the US and you want to take your leftovers home, you may ask the waiter to put it in a .....
doggie bag
What is the official name of the Oscars?
The Academy Awards
Which state is also known as Sunshine State?
Florida
In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
the 13 original colonies
Which American artist worked in the Pop Art style, including painting soup cans and Marylin Monroe, among others?
Andy Warhol
In Southern cooking, what colour beans are paired with rice to make a popular sidedish?
black
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
What is the longest river, also known as the 'Big Muddy' in the US?
Missouri River
(2341 miles/ 3767 km)
Which Founding Father invented the lightning rod and bifocal glasses, among other inventions?
Benjamin Franklin
What are the 3 branches of government in the US?
legislative,
executive,
judicial
Which 20th century American author wrote The Old Man and the Sea, and A Farewell to Arms, among other pieces of literature?
Ernest Hemingway
A Hawaiian dish consisting of marinated raw fish, rice and vegetables.
Poke (bowl)
What did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped on the surface of the Moon?
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.