American School Life
American Pop Culture
American Traditions & Holidays
U.S. College & Education
U.S. Landmarks & Symbols
100
What is the final year of high school in the U.S. commonly called?
Senior year
100
What annual event honors achievements in American film and is known for its red carpet?
The Oscars
100
What is the name of the U.S. holiday where families gather for barbecues, fireworks, and celebrations of national pride?
Independence Day
100
What type of school comes before elementary school and focuses on early childhood education?
preschool or kindergarten
100
What is the name of the giant sculpture in New York Harbor that symbolizes freedom?
The Statue of Liberty
200
What do AP classes stand for?
Advanced Placement
200
Which American singer starred in the remake of A Star is Born?
Lady Gaga
200
What is the name of the American holiday in May that honors mothers?
Mother’s Day
200
What is the term for financial aid that does not have to be repaid?
Grant
200
What is the name of the building where the U.S. president lives?
The White House
300
What is the name of the large, college-entry exam that has been largely phased out in California public schools since 2021?
SAT
300
What movie franchise follows Dominic Toretto and features street racing and heists?
Fast & Furious
300
Which American holiday, observed in February, honors the birthdays of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln?
Presidents’ Day
300
What does GPA stand for, and what is the typical scale used in U.S. schools?
Grade Point Average; 0.0 to 4.0 scale
300
What is the famous U.S. landmark carved with the faces of four presidents?
Mount Rushmore
400
What is a “valedictorian”?
The student with the highest GPA who gives a speech at graduation
400
What U.S. director is known for films like “E.T.,” “Jurassic Park,” and “Schindler’s List”?
Steven Spielberg
400
What is the name of the African American cultural holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1?
Kwanzaa
400
What organization helps students prepare and apply to U.S. colleges abroad?
EducationUSA
400
What is the tallest monument in Washington, D.C., built to honor America’s first president?
The Washington Monument
500
What is the name of the national holiday in early September that marks the unofficial end of summer and often the start of the school year?
Labor Day
500
What 2023 film directed by Greta Gerwig became one of the highest-grossing films by a female director?
Barbie
500
Which holiday was declared in 2021 to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., specifically in Texas?
Juneteenth
500
What U.S. college is nicknamed “The Farm” and known for its Silicon Valley ties?
Stanford University
500
What is the name of the bell in Philadelphia that symbolizes American independence?
The Liberty Bell