United States Geography
How many states make up the United States?
50
Who was the first president of the United States?
A.) John Adams B.) Thomas Jefferson C.) Abraham Lincoln D.) George Washington
George Washington
“We the People of the United States” are the first seven words to what important document?
A.) Declaration of Independence B.) Bill of Rights C.) The Constitution D.) Emancipation Proclamation
The Constitution
New York City (8.3 million)
When is American Independence Day Celebrated?
July 4th
Which state is located the furthest west?
Hawaii
Who gave the famous speech that starts with the words "I have a dream"?
A.) Malcolm X B.) Rosa Parks C.) Abraham Lincoln D.) Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr
A president is allowed to hold office for a total of how many terms?
2 terms
What is the official language of the United States?
Trick question!! The United States has no official language.
President's Day is celebrated in which month?
February (third Monday of February)
What is the longest river in the USA?
A.) Mississippi River B.) Colorado River C.) Rio Grande River D.) Missouri River
Missouri
What is the name of the war that was fought between the North and the South?
A.) The American Revolution B.) War of 1812 C.) Spanish American War D.) The Civil War
The Civil War
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
What animal is the symbol of the US?
Bald Eagle
Which holiday is it traditional to eat Turkey?
A.) Christmas B.) Thanksgiving C.) Independence Day D.) President's Day
Thanksgiving
Which two oceans border the United States?
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
What war was fought in order for the United States to gain independence from Great Britain?
A.) The American Revolution B.) War of 1812 C.) Spanish American War D.) The Civil War
The American Revolution
What are the two main political parties of the United States?
How many red and white stripes are there on the US flag?
13
What does Independence Day commemorate?
A.) The approval of the Declaration of Independence by congress B.) The end of the American Revolution C.) The start of the American Revolution D.) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Approval of the Declaration of Independence by congress
How may time zones are there in the Continental United States?
4
Who was the first American to walk on the moon?
A.) Sally Ride B.) Neil Armstrong C.) Buzz Aldrin D.) Miguel López-Alegría
Neil Armstrong (1969)
What month does the United States have presidential elections?
November
What sport is known as "America's pasttime"
Baseball
What is the name of the big sporting event that Americans celebrate as a holiday each year?
The Super Bowl