About Pinay
U.S. Geography/Politics
U.S. Holidays/Traditions
U.S. Music
Miscellaneous
100
Name at least one topic that Pinay studied at university.
Potential answers: Politics, History, Race, Gender, Sexuality, Spanish
100
Which U.S. city has the highest population?
New York City
100
Name a typical food of Thanksgiving.
Potential answers: turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, mac & cheese, ham, etc.
100
Name two examples of pop singers from the U.S.
Potential responses: Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Olivia Rodrigo, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, etc...
100
What does "bucks" mean in American slang?
Double Jeopardy: What does "broke" mean in American slang?
Bucks: Dollars
Broke: To have no money
200
What is Pinay's favorite holiday?
Halloween
200
Name one noncontiguous U.S. state or territory.
Potential answers: Alaska, Hawaii
200
Complete the sentence: For Halloween, people dress up in _______.
Double Jeopardy: What is a jack-o'-lantern?
For Halloween, people dress up in costumes.
A jack-o'-lantern is a pumpkin that has been cut/carved to create a facial expression and typically contains a light inside.
200
Country music is associated with which region of the U.S.? Choose: North or South
South
200
Which of the following is closest to the actual percentage of Black people/African Americans in the US?
a. 5%
b. 15%
c. 25%
d. 35%
b. 15%
300
Which of the following is not a U.S. state where Pinay lived?
a. Florida
b. Michigan
c. California
d. Virginia
c. California
300
Which of the following is closest to the population of the U.S.?
a. 500 million
b. 250 million
c. 350 million
d. 425 million
c. 350 million
300
In which century did the U.S. gain independence from Britain?
18th century
300
Hip-hop originated which major U.S. city?
Double Jeopardy: In which specific borough (neighborhood) of this city did hip-hop originate?
City: New York City
Borough: The Bronx
300
Black History Month takes place during which month of the year?
February
400
Pinay attended university in which state?
Virginia
400
What is the name of the current President of the U.S.?
Double Jeopardy: If Trump was the 45th president, who was the 44th?
President: Joe Biden
44th President: Barack Obama
400
What is prom?
An important dance at the end of the high school year, typically for students in their last year of high school (seniors)
400
Why is "Latin" music popular in the U.S.?
Potential answers: proximity to Mexico and Latin America, high Spanish-speaking population, immigration from Spanish-speaking countries, radio/technology
400
Correct the sentence: Last week, some friends of us came to our house.
Last week, some friends of ours came to our house.
500
How many siblings does Pinay have?
a. 5
b. 2
c. 0
Double Jeopardy: Where did Pinay meet her best friend?
Siblings: 5
She met her best friend at university.
500
The U.S. is approximately ___ times bigger than Spain (physical size).
a. 20
b. 15
c. 10
d. 5
a. 20
500
What is the Pledge of Allegiance?
A promise recited often at the beginning of the U.S. school day as a way to demonstrate loyalty to the U.S.
500
In which U.S. city did jazz music originate?
Hint: It's in the South.
New Orleans
500
This painting is associated with which U.S. art movement?
a. Modernism
b. Contemporary
c. Realism
d. Impressionism
d. Impressionism