Geography
Arnaud went to Berkeley in what U.S. state?
California
Fun fact: Berkeley is one of nine universities in the University of California system.
What do Canadians and Americans call “football”?
Soccer
Fun fact: Both Canada and the United States play slightly different versions of football that are similar to European rugby.
What English-speaking country colonized much of the United States and Canada?
England/Great Britain/United Kingdom
Fun fact: France is another country that colonized both America and Canada.
What is the name of the popular fast food sandwich in America?
Hamburger/cheeseburger
Fun fact: The hamburger actually has origins in Hamburg, Germany — hence its name.
What is the name of the popular French Revolution book (and later musical) that has reached an international audience, including in the United States and Canada?
Les Misérables
Fun fact: Some other popular musicals in America and Canada include The Lion King, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, and the Book of Mormon.
Is Canada north, south, east, or west of the Continental United States?
North
Fun fact: Canada is also east of Alaska, one of the U.S. states that is not part of the Continental United States.
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English, French
Fun fact: Most of Canada speaks English, as French is isolated to a small region in the east.
France, Canada, and America celebrate their independence days in what month?
July
Fun fact: Independence is celebrated on July 1 in Canada and on July 4 in the United States.
Besides McDonald’s and Starbucks, what is the name of an American fast food restaurant that has expanded to France?
Burger King, KFC, Subway, Five Guys, Popeyes, Chipotle, Domino’s
Fun fact: Krispy Kreme is a doughnut fast food restaurant from the South that is opening its first location in France in September 2023.
What is the name of the place in California where a lot of musicians and actors live?
Hollywood/Los Angeles
Fun fact: New York City is also a hub for people in the entertainment industry.
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Fun fact: Ottawa became the capital in 1857 because it was a middle point between the French and British populations that made up the country at that time.
What is the official language of the United States?
The U.S. does not have an official language.
(Half points for the first team to say English)
Fun fact: The federal government does not have an official language, but most states have assigned English as their official language.
What economic event started in the United States in the 1920s and spread to Canada and the rest of the world in the 1930s?
The Great Depression
Fun fact: World War II ended the Great Depression because it created jobs in the military.
Canada produces 70%-80% of what liquid food substance for the world?
Maple syrup
Fun fact: The Canadian flag has a maple leaf on it to represent the importance of this export to the country.
What is the name of the Netflix TV series that stars an American marketing executive who moves to Paris?
Emily in Paris
Fun fact: Paris is a popular setting for many famous American movies, including Taken, The Da Vinci Code, and The Bourne Identity.
Niagara Falls, a famous waterfall, borders Canada and what U.S. state?
New York
Fun fact: You can visit Niagara Falls from the Canadian or American side of the border, though the view from Canada is better.
What is the French word that English speakers use to mean “a hired driver”?
Chauffeur
Fun fact: French has influenced English more than you might think, with some other words including “ballet,” “chic,” and “fiancé.”
What were the last two states to join the United States?
Alaska, Hawaii
Fun fact: Alaska and Hawaii are also the only two states that are not a part of the Continental United States.
Often considered Canada’s unofficial food, poutine is made up of what three ingredients?
Fries, cheese curds, gravy
Fun fact: Parts of the United States, especially in the Midwest, enjoy cheese curds as well, but they usually fry them.
What Canadian city hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010?
Vancouver
Fun fact: Canada also hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
What are the names of two U.S. states that start with the letter “N”?
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota
Fun fact: Katie was born in New York and grew up in North Carolina.
What are the two other names for “soda” in the United States and Canada?
Pop, Coke
Fun fact: In the United States, the South says “Coke,” the East and West Coasts say “soda,” and the Midwest says “pop.”
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
The 13 stripes represent the 13 British colonies that declared independence from Great Britain to form the United States.
Fun fact: The American flag also has 50 stars to represent the 50 states.
What is the American version of Canada’s Bloody Caesar, a tomato juice and vodka cocktail?
Bloody Mary
Fun fact: The main difference between a Bloody Mary and a Bloody Caesar is that a Bloody Caesar contains clam juice in addition to tomato juice.
What is the name of one Major League Baseball (MLB) team?
Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers
Fun fact: Canada’s Toronto Blue Jays are the only MLB team outside of the United States.