Geography
How many US states are there?
50
When did the first person (American) land on the Moon?
1969
What is the biggest music streaming service?
Spotify
What is the official language of the United States?
a. English
b. Spanish
c. English and Spanish
d. None
None
What is America's most watched event?
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Missouri River
What do POTUS and SCOTUS stand for?
Extra 50 points: what does FLOTUS stand for?
POTUS – President of the United States
SCOTUS – Supreme Court of the United States
FLOTUS – First Lady of the United States
How many hours per day does the average American spend watching TV?
a. 3 hours
b. 5 hours
c. 7 hours
d. 9 hours
5 hours
What are the 3 branches of American government?
a. Democrats, Republicans, and Independents
b. Judicial, Executive, and Legislative
c. Electoral College, the Cabinet, and the Supreme Court
Judiciary (courts, highest is Supreme Court), Executive (President), and Legislative (Congress)
Which state was added most recently?
a. Alaska
b. Hawaii
c. New Mexico
d. Puerto Rico
Hawaii is our 50th state, and was added to the US in August of 1959, Alaska was added in January 1959
About how much of the world’s fresh water can be found in the Great Lakes? 5%? 10%? 20%?
20%
What do the stars and stripes each represent on the American flag?
There are 50 stars – one for each state, and the stripes represent the 13 colonies
White: Signifies purity and innocence
Red: Signifies valor and bravery
Blue: Signifies Vigilance, perseverance, and justice
What kind of sport is NASCAR?
Car racing
Which of these is not a right protected by the First Amendment?
a. Free Speech
b. Right to Peaceful Assembly
c. Freedom of Religion
d. Individual Privacy
Individual Privacy
How long would it take to drive straight from New York City to Los Angeles, California?
a. 20 hours
b. 30 hours
c. 40 hours
d. 50 hours
According to Google Maps, the drive would take about 40 hours
Which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
Alaska. Its coastline is longer than all the other 49 states combined.
Which president is not featured on Mount Rushmore?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
True or False: tobacco companies can play TV advertisements, but not during children’s programs
False: since 1971, tobacco companies are completely forbidden from placing ads on TV or on the radio of any sort. They are not allowed to post in magazines with readers under the age of 21.
If the President and Vice President die/cannot serve as President, who is next in line?
a. Speaker of the House
b. Secretary of State
c. President’s Chief of Staff
d. Secretary of Defense
Speaker of the House
What is the ratio of cars to people in the United States?
a. 1147 cars for every 1,000 people
b. 845 cars for every 1,000 people
c. 593 cars for every 1,000 people
d. 440 cars for every 1,000 people
845 – Germany has 540 per 1,000 people and Japan has 593
How many time zones does America have?
The United States is spread across six time zones. From west to east, they are Hawaii, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern
From which country did the U.S. make the Louisiana Purchase?
France
Which sport was featured in the “cult classic” movie, the Big Lebowski?
a. Hockey
b. Football
c. Bowling
d. Table Tennis
Bowling
Which of the following is legal to do to an American flag? (all but 1 are illegal)
a. Flying the flag at night without illuminating it
b. Burning the flag
c. Flying a flag that is torn or in bad condition
d. Wearing the flag as clothing
e. Letting the flag touch the ground
All but burning the flag are illegal – burning a flag is one of the only approved ways to get rid of a retired flag, and is protected by the first amendment as a sign of protest
What is the American national anthem?
a. God Bless America
b. Star Spangled Banner
c. America the Beautiful
d. Born in the U.S.A.
Star Spangled Banner