US History & Geography
What city in the US is known as the windy city?
Chicago, Illinois
What famous genre of music originated in the early 1900's in New Orleans?
Jazz Music
What American singer is famously known as 'The King of Pop'? (Hint... he started young)
Michael Jackson
This famous pasta dish is truly very American and very delicious. Italy wouldn't dare to claim it. ;)
Mac and Cheese! And yes it's delicious
Your Signature
Which country gifted the United States the Statue of Liberty? (Bonus: What is the name of the island where the Statue of Liberty resides?)
France (Bonus: Liberty Island)
Who is known as the "queen" of the country music genre?
Dolly Pardon - Yeehaw!
Which legendary American rock and roll musician was drafted into the US Army and stationed in Friedberg, Germany, during the late 1950s?
Elvis Presley
This is a yellow cake-like dish can accompany meals like soup or Southern comfort food.
Cornbread
When do people in the US celebrate Thanksgiving each year? (Bonus if you know the date...;))
November (Bonus: The 4th Thursday of the month of November)
This document was adopted on July 4, 1776 and it declared that the 13 American colonies were separating from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence - Happy 250th Birthday, America!
"Take me home, country roads, to the place I belong. West Virginia, mountain momma, take me home, country roads."
What famous American created the Model-T automobile and is known for inventing the moving assembly line? (Bonus: What Year?)
Henry Ford (Bonus: 1908)
What famous treat is typically sold by young kids in front of grocery stores or by going door-to-door?
Girl Scout Cookies! (Thin Mints are the BEST)
Which American classic candy was the first candy to be eaten in Outerspace?
M&M's
What do the red and white stripes on the American flag symbolise?
What kind of American car does Prince sing about in his 1983 hit?
Little Red Corvette
The most prominent leader of the civil rights movement, he utilized nonviolent civil disobedience to dismantle segregation.
Martin Luther King Jr.
According to the national hot dog and sausage council - roughly how many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?
150 Million
If a Texan says, "It's just right down the road," about how many kilometers could that actually mean?
It could be anywhere from 2km to 200km
How many stars are on the U.S. flag and what do they stand for?
50 Stars
They represent all 50 States
How long did it take to write the hit classic rock song 'Sweet Child of Mine'? (Bonus...Who is the Artist?)
(Bonus...Guns N' Roses)
This U.S. president used to be a well-known wrestler before becoming one of the most influential presidents in American history. (Hint...he was very tall).
Abraham Lincoln
What are 5 things you can expect when going out-to-eat at a restaurant in America? (If you can name 3 then you get it right)
- Free Appetizers (Bread or Chips & Salsa)
- Free Refills
- Lots of Ice
- Really good customer service (or too good ;))
- It is expected that you leave a tip
In America, we put things on sticks and drop them in a deep fryer. Name 3 things that you could find deep-fried at the State Fair?
- Butter
- Ice Cream
- Pickles
- Oreos
- Cheesecake
- Jello