Olympic Origins
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
How many stars and stripes does the U.S. flag have?
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
What famous American Civil War battle began on July 1, 1863?
The Battle of Gettysburg
90% of Americans keep this treat in their freezer during the Summer months
Ice Cream
The Big Apple, followed by the state in which you can find it
New York, New York
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
In a triangular shape, with specific ritual and etiquette
What war came to an end on July 27, 1953?
The Korean War
What type of butterflies spend summer in North America before migrating 3,000 miles?
Monarch butterflies
Part of a ballerina’s costume
Tutu
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
The United States
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia in 1777
In July of 1996, the first cloned sheep was born. What was her name?
Dolly
What summer lawn activity can be traced back to 19th Century England, when it was an activity the upper classes engaged in?
Croquet
Baby’s first word (typically)
Mama or Dada
The official motto for the Olympics is, "s “Citius, Altius, Fortius”. What does that phrase mean in English?
“Faster, Higher, Stronger”
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13
We don’t know what the greatest thing was before this happened, but this baking innovation was first introduced in July of 1928. What was it?
Sliced bread
What are the summer months in the Southern Hemisphere?
December, January, and February
A type of joke one might tell
Knock knock
What do the Olympic rings represent?
Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceana
Which American president was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge, born on July 4, 1872
What important event took place on July 29, 1969?
Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.
What does SPF stand for?
Sun protection factor
Middle Eastern salad or side dish
Couscous