Holidays
United States
New York
Schools in the US
Random
100
What color do people wear on St.Patrick's day?
green
100
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C
100
What famous TV show is filmed/centered around New York?
Gossip Girl, Friends, Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World, Law and Order: SVU
100
How many years is high school in the US?
4 years
100
What is the United States currency?
The Dollar
200
What are two things Americans do on Halloween?
Trick or treating, decorate their house, visit haunted houses, wear costumes.
200
Name a state that starts with the letter "A"
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas
200
What is New York City's nickname?
The Big Apple
200
Name one document needed to apply to an American University.
Transcript, personal info, resume, letter of recommendation
200
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
300
What do they do in Chicago every year to celebrate St.Patrick's Day? (tell me one thing)
They have a parade or they color the river green
300
What state is the Statue of Liberty located in?
New York
300
What is the capital of New York state?
Albany
300
What is the name of the University Cynthia attented?
Siena College
300
New York is on which coast?
East Coast
400
What drops at Times Square on New Year's Eve?
The ball
400
How many states are there?
50 states
400
Tell me 1 out of the 6 truths about New York. (I talked about those truths, in the New York presentation)
1. New York is very expensive; 2. Competitive job market; 3. New York is full of opportunity; 4. New York City is dirty; 5. New York Subways are NOT the best; 6. New York is a hustle culture.
400
What are some differences between American Univeristies and French Universities? (tell me 2)
Different grading scale, scheduling classes, different school vibe, more expensive, more freedom to choose classes.
400
What is the famous Thanksgiving meme?
"You Name It"
I Got Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes
Lamb Rams Hogs Maws
Beans Greens
500
Why is Thanksgiving a controversial holiday?
Because it is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft of Native lands, and the relentless assault on Native culture
500
Name 4 states that start with the letter "M"
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana
500
Name New York City's 5 boroughs (5 departments)
Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens
500
What is Prom? What is Homecoming?
Prom is a celebration at the end of the year. Usually to celebrate the seniors graduating. Homecoming is at the beginning of the year. There is usually a pep rally and a big football game.
500
What is the New York City train "SHOWTIME"?
Showtime is a type of performance litefeet/pole dancing done as a busking routine using hand holds installed inside New York City Subway cars.