About the USA
What continent is the United States in?
North America
Am I from Northern California or Southern?
I am from Southern California (Newport Beach)
What holiday is the most popular in the United States?
Christmas
Name 2 breakfast foods
Where do American students eat lunch?
At school, in the cafeteria
How many states are there?
What coast is California on?
The west coast
Name one thing Americans do on Halloween
(many possible answers)
trick or treating, dressing in costumes, having a party, haunted houses, etc.
What time do Americans eat lunch?
Between 12 and 1
We say the Pledge of Allegiance with our hands over our hearts and looking at...
The American flag
How many time zones are there?
There are 5 time zones
Which is correct? California is the...
1. ...largest state
2. ...second largest state
3. ...third largest state
California is the third largest state
What month is Mardi Gras (New Orlean's carnaval) in?
March
What meal is the smallest?
Lunch
What do we call our teachers?
Mr. or Mrs. + their last name
Who was the first president?
George Washington
Name 2 cities in California
(many possible answers)
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Malibu, Newport Beach, San Diego, etc.
Name 2 Thanksgiving foods
turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, candied yams
What meal is the biggest?
Dinner
What is the big dance/celebration called for graduating seniors?
Prom
Why are there 13 stripes on the American flag?
To represent the original 13 colonies
What country borders the state?
Mexico
Black Friday is on the day after...
Thanksgiving
When do we eat eggs? (what meal)
Breakfast
How do American students celebrate St. Patrick's Day at school?
By making Leprechaun traps