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100
How many US states are there?
50
100
Who was the first president of the United States?
a. Benjamin Franklin
b. George Washington
c. Thomas Jefferson
d. Abraham Lincoln
b. George Washington
100
Which singer is famous for their songs such as "Love Me Tender", "Jail House Rock", and "Hound Dog"?
Elvis Presley
100
Which sport uses the terms "field goal", "touchdown", and "kick-off"?
Football
100
How long would it take you to drive from Los Angeles, California to New York City?
a. 15 hours
b. 25 hours
c. 35 hours
d. 40 hours
d. 40 hours
200
What is the longest river in the United States?
a. Missouri River
b. Mississippi River
c. Arkansas River
d. Ohio River
b. Mississippi River
200
What president is NOT featured on Mount Rushmore?
a. George Washington
b. Abraham Lincoln
c. Franklin D. Roosevelt
d. Thomas Jefferson
c. Franklin D. Roosevelt
200
Which actor starred in the films "Forrest Gump", "Castaway", and "You've Got Mail!"?
Tom Hanks
200
How many points do you earn when you get a "grand slam" in baseball?
4
200
Which of these is NOT a nickname for American money?
a. Greenback
b. Buck
c. Quid
d. Benjamin
c. Quid
300
About how much of the world's fresh water can be found in the Great Lakes?
a. 3%
b. 7%
c. 15%
d. 20%
d. 20%
300
In what year did the United States declare their independence from Great Britain?
a. 1598
b. 1748
c. 1776
d. none of the above
c. 1776
300
Which well-known fast food restaurant chain was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971 and can now be found in 49 countries (yes, including Austria!)?
Starbucks
300
Which NFL team is in the smallest city in the league?
a. Green Bay Packers
b. Cleveland Browns
c. Kansas City Chiefs
d. Buffalo Bills
a. Green Bay Packers - population of just over 100,000 people
300
What is the American national anthem?
a. Star Spangled Banner
b. God Bless America
c. America the Beautiful
d. Born in the U.S.A.
Star Spangled Banner
400
How many time zones span the contiguous United States?
4
400
What do the stars and stripes represent on the American flag?
The 50 stars represent the 50 states and the 13 stripes represent the 13 colonies.
400
Where was Taylor Swift born?
a. New York City, NY
b. Nashville, TN
c. Lexington, KY
d. Reading, PA
d. Reading, PA
400
What is Detroit's NHL team called?
a. Blackhawks
b. Rangers
c. Red Wings
d. Golden Knights
c. Red Wings
400
What former president's face can be found on both the 1 cent coin and $5 bill?
Abraham Lincoln
500
What is the tallest mountain in the United States?
a. Mount Hood
b. Mount Ranier
c. Mount McKinley
d. Mount Rushmore
c. Mount McKinley - (6,194 meters high)
500
Who is credited for making the first American flag in 1776?
a. Betsy Ross
b. Molly Pitcher
c. Abigail Adams
d. Sally Hemings
a. Betsy Ross
500
What famous singer did NOT get their start to fame on the singing competition show "American Idol"?
a. Carrie Underwood
b. John Mayer
c. Kelly Clarkson
d. Jennifer Hudson
b. John Mayer
500
Which team is well known for their comedy, entertainment, and basketball skills?
Harlem Globetrotters
500
Which 1 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
b. Burning the flag - all others are illegal!
Burning the flag is one of the only approved ways to get rid of a retired flag, and is protected by the first amendment!