Basic Knowledge
How many states are there in the United States of America?
50 states
How many years are there in US high schools?
4 years
America gained independence from which European country?
Great Britain
What is the biggest American holiday, celebrated in November?
Thanksgiving
In which city AND state is Hollywood located?
Los Angeles, California
How many stars and how many stripes are on the US flag?
50 stars and 13 stripes
Name 3 of the 5 most popular sports in America.
American football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer
Who was the first president of the United States of America?
George Washington
What traditional meat do people eat for Thanksgiving in the US?
Turkey
What do people use in the US instead of meters and degrees in Celsius?
Inches/feet and degrees in Fahrenheit
What famous statue is located in New York City?
The Statue of Liberty
On what day and month is American Independence Day? Double points if you know which year it was first celebrated too.
July 4th, 1776
How many main regions are there in the US? Name them if you can.
5: Northeast, southeast, southwest, midwest, and west
What was Halloween originally known as? What was the first name?
All Hallow's Eve
What is the population of the US?
327 million people
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Who invented the first music video? What was the name?
Michael Jackson with Thriller
In what state is the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
What does "XOXOXO" mean in relation to Valentine's Day?
Hugs (O) and kisses (X)
What is a popular Mexican fast food restaurant in the US?
Taco Bell
France is closest in size to which of the US states?
Texas
What is the American name for the sport of "athlétisme"?
Track and Field
What happened on September 11, 2001?
Largest terrorist attack in the world in New York City and the Pentagon, destruction of the World Trade Center (Twin Towers).
What is the name for "le gui" in English?
Mistletoe
In which part of the US do people say "y'all" instead of "you all"?
The southeast