GEOGRAPHY
Name the 2 countries that borders the USA.
Mexico to the south, Canada to the north
When did the USA become independent?
July 4th 1776
How many stars are there on the national flag?
50
Which of the US cities is called "the city that never sleeps"?
New York City
Which American film producer created Mickey Mouse?
Walt Disney
Which oceans surround America?
the Atlantic, the Pacific
Which historical event happened 1861 - 1865? What was the main reason for it?
the American Civil War; slavery
What is the national animal?
bald eagle
Which of the US cities is called "the windy city"?
Chicago
Who wrote the famous book The Great Gatsby?
Francis Scott Fitgerald
Name at least 2 mountain ranges in the USA.
The Rocky Mountains, The Smokey Mountains, The Appalachian m.
Which 2 organisations were created after WWII?
NATO, the UN
How many stripes are there on the national flag? What do they represent?
13, the original colonies
What are the 2 oldest American univerities?
Harvard, Yale
Who became the 1st African American president of the USA?
Barak Obama
What is the longest US river?
the Mississippi
What is the form of government?
Federal republic, Federation
What is the name for the US anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
This famous sculpture in South Dakota features the faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
Mount Rushmore
Whose famous name is connected to cars?
Henry Ford
What is the highest peak and where is it located?
Mt McKinley, Alaska
What are the 3 branhes of Power? Who represents each branch?
Executive - the president, Judicial - Supreme Court, Legislative - Congress
It features a bald eagle holding an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and war, and appears on U.S. official documents.
the Great Seal
This natural wonder, created by the Colorado river, in Arizona is over 277 miles long and up to a mile deep, attracting millions of visitors each year.
Grand Canyon
This American aviator became famous in 1927 as the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, from New York to Paris.
Charles Lindbergh