Symbols & Geography
How many states are in the United States of America?
50.
There are 48 continental states, plus Alaska and Hawaii.
What day is the U.S. Independence Day?
July 4th
(1776!)
What kind of meat is it customary to serve on Thanksgiving?
Turkey! (Gobble gobble!)
Which U.S. city is known as "The Big Apple" and "The City that Never Sleeps"?
New York City
Who is the current president of the U.S.?
Donald Trump.
What is the capital city of the U.S.?
Washington D.C.
(District of Columbia)
What holiday do we celebrate in November to give thanks for all we have?
Thanksgiving
Is it polite to ask someone you've just met personal questions such as how old they are or how much money they make?
No. These questions are reserved for close friends and family.
What monument, gifted to the U.S. by France, is nicknamed "Lady Liberty"?
The Statue of Liberty
Which civil rights activist famously gave the "I have a dream" speech?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Which is the widest river in the U.S.?
The Mississippi River
The Mighty Mississippi!
What do children say on Halloween night when visiting homes to collect candy?
Trick-or-Treat!
Is it customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home in the U.S.?
Not unless otherwise specified. Many Americans wear shoes inside the home.
Which city's monument is known as the "Gateway to the West"?
St. Louis, Missouri (Maria's hometown!)
The monument is the Arch.
Who famously sang "Happy birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in 1962?
Marilyn Monroe
What the National Bird of the U.S.?
The bald eagle
What unofficial holiday is celebrated on the 1st of April with pranks and tricks?
April Fool's Day
What percentage of the bill is it customary to tip your server at sit-down restaurant?
15-20% (if you receive good service, tip 20%!)
Which U.S. state is known as the Sunshine State?
Florida
Which famous scientist developed the theory of relativity and won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics?
Albert Einstein
Which mountain has four U.S. presidents' faces carved into it?
Mount Rushmore
..what a travesty..!
What major retail event happens on the day after Thanksgiving every year and marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season?
Black Friday
What animal predicts how soon Winter will end on February 2nd every year?
A groundhog! On February 2nd (Groundhog's Day) of very year, officials pull the groundhog from its den. If the groundhog notices its shadow, Winter will last six more weeks. If the groundhog does not notice its shadow, Spring will arrive early!
Which U.S. state is nicknamed "The Show-Me State"?
Missouri
What famous musician is commemorated by American "Dead Heads" the first week of August of every year?
Jerry García. The first week of August has been dubbed "Jerry week" as he was born on August 1st and died on August 9th.