Geography
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What do we call the person that leads the country?
The president of the United States
What is the name of the famous statue in New York?
The Statue of Liberty
What fast food restaurant has two golden arches?
McDonald's
What is the currency of the United States of America?
U.S. Dollars
What city is known as the "big apple"?
New York City
What do Americans celebrate on the 4th of July?
Independence Day
What is the name of the house that the president lives in?
The White House
What foods do Americans eat on Thanksgiving? Name three.
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, squash, gravy, cranberry sauce, apple pie
How many states are in America?
50
What ocean is on the east cost of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What country did America gain independence from?
Britain
What is the name of the famous U.S. theme park, known as the "happiest place on Earth"?
Disneyland or Disneyworld
What holiday involves dressing up and trick-or-treating?
Halloween
What are the colors on the American flag?
Red, white, and blue
Which state is known as the "sunshine state"?
Florida
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Where is the Grand Canyon located?
Arizona
What sport is known as "America's pastime"?
Baseball
What bird is the national symbol for the United States?
bald eagle
What U.S. state is made up of many islands?
Hawaii
What was the name of the civil rights leader who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What landmark has four presidents' faces carved into it?
Mount Rushmore
What is the national anthem of the United States called?
The Star Spangled Banner
How many stripes are on the American flag?
13