Immigrants
Sports
Cars
Landmarks
Celebrations
100
This group of people began immigrating to the United States en masse after a potato famine broke out in their home country.
The Irish
100
This sport used to be the most popular in America. It is still known as "America's pastime".
Baseball
100
Which of the following car manufacturers is NOT American? a) Oldsmobile b) Mazda c) Ford d) Dodge
b) Mazda
100
We refer to this popular American landmark as "Lady Liberty".
The Statue of Liberty
100
What is the most widely celebrated holiday in the US?
Christmas
200
Many Chinese immigrants came to America in the mid-19th century. Which war in China caused them to leave their home country?
The Opium War
200
The NBA is the most popular American basketball league. What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
200
What is the largest automobile manufacturer in the United States? a) Ford b) Chrysler c) General Motors d) Cadillac
c) General Motors
200
This natural landmark, carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, is considered to be one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World".
The Grand Canyon
200
What is almost always served for Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
300
What was the island in New York that served as America's busiest immigration point from 1892 until 1954?
Ellis Island
300
Which is the most popular American sport when judging by participation level?
Basketball (24.4 million Americans played it in 2009) Baseball was second with 23.3 million, and then soccer third with 13.6 million participants
300
There is only one city in America where more than half of the households do not own a car. Which city is it?
New York City
300
This landmark is a sculpture of four US presidents carved into a mountain in Keystone, South Dakota. What is its name? a) The Jefferson Memorial b) Mount Dakota c) The Presidential Summit d) Mount Rushmore
d) Mount Rushmore
300
You look outside your window and see a five ghosts walking down the road. You hear a knock at the door and open it. A little princess is standing at your door, right next to a ten-year-old pirate. They both look at you expectantly. What day is it?
Halloween
400
According to reports, how many immigrants were living illegally (undocumented) in the United States in 2011? a) 965,000 b) 1.7 million c) 4.9 million d) 11.1 million
d) 11.1 million
400
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), which sport puts athletes most at risk for a concussion? a) soccer b) basketball c) football d) ice hockey
c) football (64 concussions per 100,000 athletic exposures) Ice hockey came in second with 54 concussions, soccer third with 19, and basketball fourth with 13 concussions per 100,000 athletic exposures)
400
Which of the following is NOT a muscle car: a) Chevy Camaro b) Ford Mustang c) Dodge Charger d) Cadillac DTS
d) Cadillac DTS
400
Area 51 is a secret air base said to be used for the testing and development of aircraft and weapons systems. Some conspiracy theorists even think that alien spacecraft are stored and inspected there. In which state is Area 51?
Nevada
400
On this special day in April, people in America try to trick each other and make each other feel foolish.
April Fool's Day
500
Over one million immigrants were "naturalized" as US citizens in 2008. The largest number of these new citizens came from Mexico, the second-largest group came from India, and the third-largest group came from _________.
The Philippines
500
What is the biggest annual sporting event in the United States?
The Super Bowl (with 111 million viewers in 2011)
500
The Ford Motor Company is named after the man who founded the company in 1903. He was a famous American industrialist who became known for his contributions to mass production and the assembly line. What was his first name?
Henry Ford
500
In the famous 1933 film, King Kong, a large mutant ape climbs to the top of this famous New York City skyscraper. He is shot by military airplanes and then falls 102 stories to his death. Which building did he climb?
The Empire State Building
500
Mardis Gras is celebrated in America every spring with wild parties and crazy celebrations. It is especially popular in cities in America that have French heritage. Which city in the US has the biggest Mardi Gras celebration?
New Orleans, Louisiana
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