US History
"The shot heard 'round the world" described the beginning of which battles of the American Revolution?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
What herb is commonly found in Mexican and Korean dishes that some people claim tastes like soap?
Cilantro
What is the name of the New York baseball team?
Yankees
What nearby town is famous for the springtime Mule Day Parade?
Columbia
What was the first ever highway built that stretched across the entire USA (from New York to California)?
The Lincoln Highway (1916)
Which amendment guarantees women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What is the world's most expensive spice?
Saffron
What is the name of the automobile race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway each year?
The Indy 500
Which famous country singer founded Dollywood?
Dolly Parton
The highest speed limit in the USA is 85mph. In what STATE is this road located?
Texas (Toll Road 130)
Which US president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
What fruit is dried to make craisins?
Cranberries
What is the name of the Nashville hockey team?
Predators
What is the only national park located in Tennessee?
Great Smokey Mountain National Park
On the interstate, you may see a left lane marked "HOV" lane. What does HOV stand for?
High Occupancy Vehicle (you are only allowed to drive in that lane if you have more than one person with you).
What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in the United States?
Jamestown
What is the name of the sauce that is featured in Eggs Benedict?
Hollandaise
What is the name of the Pittsburg football team?
Steelers
Restaurants like Hattie B's and Prince's are known for serving what Nashville staple food?
Hot chicken
Yield signs today are red; however, they used to be a different color. What color WERE yield signs?
Yellow
What year did the US enter WW2?
1941
What is the most common food grown in home gardens?
Tomatoes
What is the name of the Los Angeles basketball team?
Lakers
In which city of Tennessee will you find the famous Jack Daniel's distillery?
Lynchburg
What is the recommended position for your hands on the steering wheel according to clock numbers?
10 and 2