What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
There were 13 original states. Name three.
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia
Straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, this is the most visited national park in the United States.
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
What year did Oliver move to the US?
2011
This South African comedian went from hosting "The Daily Show" to selling out arenas worldwide.
Trevor Noah
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Name 2 of these powers
▪ to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
This national park, located in Wyoming, was the first national park established in the United States in 1872.
Where does Oliver have citizenships now?
USA, South Africa, Germany
The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa introduced the world to this loud plastic horn, loved and hated by fans.
What is the vuvuzela?
How many amendments does the US constitution have?
27
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat ▪ oldest member of the Constitutional Convention ▪ first Postmaster General of the United States ▪ writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” ▪ started the first free libraries
This national park in Washington state is home to six principle biotic communities: coastal forests, lowland forests, temperate rain forest, montane forests, subalpine, and alpine.
Olympic National Park
What is Oliver's first language?
German
South Africa has three capital cities. Name one.
What is Pretoria, Cape Town, or Bloemfontein?
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison
(Alexander) Hamilton
(John) Jay
Publius
Name two wars fought by the United States in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
This natural limestone arch, once owned by Thomas Jefferson, is a Virginia landmark and a designated National Historic Landmark.
What is Natural Bridge?
What is Oliver's midde name?
Trick question! He doesn't have one.
In 1990, this German band topped the global charts with the song Wind of Change, which became an anthem for the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Who are the Scorpions?
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
When was the Constitution written?
1787
This U.S. state has the most active volcanoes, with more than 130.
Alaska
What is Oliver's favorite American food?
Pizza
This popular German word, often heard at Oktoberfest, is used to toast before drinking.
What is Prost?