General knowledge
How many stripes are there on the American flag?
13
American High school starts at which grade?
9th grade
What is the name of the big park in the middle of Manhattan?
Central park
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the biggest American state?
Alaska
What do students have to say (some every morning) to the flag? Fill in the blank:
I ________ _______________ to the Flag of the United States of America..."
What is Times Square famous for?
Bright lights, ads, theaters
On which date do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
4th of July
How many time zones are there in the US?
4
What is the typical age for students to start kindergarten in the United States?
5
What happened in New York City on September 11, 2001?
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence in 1776?
To declare freedom from British rule
Name four things Americans eat on Thanksgiving.
Turkey, Cranberry sauce, sweet patatoes, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, apple pie
What is the name of the test high school students often take to apply to college in the U.S.?
S.A.T.
How many boroughs (main parts) does New York City have?
5
(Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island)
What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s?
To fight for equal rights for African Americans and others
Name four swing states (=sometimes they vote Republican, sometimes Democrats).
Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
What is a “school spirit day” in U.S. schools?
A day to show pride by wearing school colors or school clothes
How many taxis are there in New York City?
(+/- 10%)
13.600
Why did the U.S. join World War II in 1941?
Because Japan attacked Pearl Harbor