History
What country did America receive the Statue of Liberty as a gift from?
France
Which side of the street do Americans drive on? Is it the same as the Germans or different?
Same side
The US recently captured and is holding the president of which country in prison on drug trafficking charges?
Venezuela
Who wrote the song “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
Mariah Carey
What word does the slang “rizz” come from?
a) risky b) resurrect c) charisma d) jurisdiction
c) charisma
When did the United States grant women the right to vote (if citizens and old enough)? a) 1914 b) 1918 c) 1920 d) 1932
c) 1920
In the US, coins exist in all of the following denominations except what? a) 5 cents b) 10 cents c) 20 cents d) 25 cents
c) 20 cents
On Christmas Day, Trump launched a deadly strike on militants linked to the Islamic State in which African country?
Nigeria
Who recently starred as Glinda in the Wicked movies?
Ariana Grande
What does “ain't” mean? Give an example of it in a sentence.
am not, are not, is not, has not, have not
Nuclear weapons were first developed in Los Alamos research facilities as part of the Manhattan project. What state is Los Alamos in? a) New York b) Louisiana c) New Mexico d) California
c) New Mexico
What does the NFL stand for in America?
National Football League
Trump keeps pushing to buy or take Greenland from which European power?
Denmark
In 2025, who became the first black woman to win a Grammy for Best Country Album?
Beyoncé
What does it mean to be “under the weather”? a) sick b) homeless c) in an unhappy marriage d) unemployed
a) sick
When was the American Civil War fought? a) 1775-1783 b) 1812-1815 c) 1846-1848 d) 1861-1865
d) 1861-1865
Which of the following Disney movies was made first? (originals, not remakes) a) The Little Mermaid b) Tangled c) Snow White d) Cinderella
c) Snow White
At the end of December, protests erupted (and are still going on) in what country because of political corruption, a rising cost of living, and the government's prioritization of funding foreign terrorist groups like Hezbollah instead of fixing the internal problems? a) Gaza b) Lebanon c) Syria d) Iran
d) Iran
Who wrote the song “Stan” that created the term “a stan” (also a verb: to stan) to refer to when fandom becomes too intense and goes too far?
Eminem
The American expression “knock it out of the park” means to do extremely well and exceed expectations. What sport does it come from? a) American football b) baseball c) volleyball d) cricket
b) baseball
Madame C. J. Walker is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. What industry did she make her money in? a) Hair care b) Hollywood c) Fashion and Design d) Authorship, being a successful writer
a) Hair care
What is the federal minimum wage in the US per hour? a) $7.25 b) $10.50 c) $15 d) $15.25
a) $7.25
In September, Nepal became the first country to elect their leader on which social media platform? a) Instagram b) Facebook c) Reddit d) Discord
d) Discord
What famous American actor was known for his “Rule of 25,” meaning that he didn't date women over the age of 25?
Leonardo DiCaprio
In what region of the US do people use the terms “bubbler” (pronounced bubbluh) for water fountain, “wicked” to mean very, and “jimmies” for sprinkles (Zuckerstreusel)? a) The South b) New England c) The Mid-West d) The West Coast
b) New England