American History and Geography I
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is 'Carbon Footprint?' Give a definition, not just a translation.
The amount of carbon released into the environment by a person, place, thing, or activity.
How do you spell my name?
Kyle
Trees produce _____ and consume _____
In what state is the Empire State Building?
New York
Where is New York located in the U.S., more or less?
The east coast of the U.S.
Describe your favorite style of clothing. Name at least three articles of clothing in your description.
Example: A sporty style, with running shoes/trainers, shorts/sweatpants, and a t-shirt.
In the United States, what festival calls for cooking a whole turkey, along with other dishes?
Thanksgiving
Explain how you would dress at a wedding.
As an example: A black suit jacket, with a white dress shirt underneath, black slacks/dress pants and black shoes.
What state has the highest population?
California
Name 5 countries where English is an official language
-The United States
-England
-Ireland
-Scotland
-Wales
-Canada
-Australia
-New Zealand
-and more... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_and_territories_where_English_is_an_official_language
What were two things we can do that significantly reduce our impact on the environment? https://www.wren.co/
Not eating meat, driving electric cars, not having large dogs, don't fly often
What is the most important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Prohibited slavery in America
Name the three most typical instruments in a typical rock band.
Guitar, Drums, and Bass
What do you call the stereotypical man in Western films with a revolver and a horse?
A cowboy
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
Describe a healthy meal for a normal day, explaining each meal. Include beverages.
As an example, toast with ham and milk for breakfast, gazpacho and water for lunch, a juice box for a snack, and chicken and rice for dinner
What's my cat's name?
Oreo
What is the name of the villain in the movie series 'Harry Potter'?
Voldemort
Which president won the presidency in the United States in 2008? First and last name.
Barack Obama
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
Who carries the ring to Mordor in The Lord of the Rings?
Frodo
What film earned the most money in the United States in the last five years? (This movie was also incredibly popular in Spain)
Avengers: Endgame
Who is the Canadian singer who made a cover of Despacito?
Justin Bieber
How many states are connected to the mainland United States?
48 states (Alaska and Hawaii are not connected to the mainland; you must pass through Canada to reach it)