Famous US Americans
A family that has their own reality TV show and are known to be models, socialites, businesswomen, fashionistas, and "famous for no reason"
The Kardashians
Name 4 foods that are typically characterized as "American"
Hamburger, Fries, Apple Pie, Bagels, Deep-dish Pizza, Pancakes, Hotdog, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs + Bacon, Mac-n-Cheese, Donut, Fried Chicken...
What is the legal drinking age in almost all 50 states?
21
What is the name of the annual final championships of the NFL (National Football League)
**+50 points if you can name what team won this year**
The Superbowl
**Tampa Bay Buccaneers**
What day of the year is USA independence day?
July 4 (more commonly called "The 4th" or "4th of July")
A singer who is famous for her social/political statement songs and outrageous outfit choices.
Lady Gaga
A beverage that is considered a "specialty drink" in the U.S. (that people drink morning, day, and night). We now mix it with everything and even have entire shops dedicated to serving and selling it.
Coffee
What two states are not connected to the mainland of the USA?
**+50 points each: Are they to the north, south, east, or west of the mainland of the USA?**
Hawaii (southwest)
Alaska (northwest)
This American Olympic swimmer won a total of 22 medals, including 18 gold medals.
Michael Phelps
Who was the first American president?
**+25 points if you can name another former US president**
George Washington
Famous actor who played Jack in the Titanic.
**+50 points if you can name another one of his movies**
Leonardo DiCaprio
If you don't do this before you leave a restaurant, it is considered poor manners and a bad insult.
Leaving a tip, tipping your waiter/waitress
Name five monuments or tourist attractions/sites you could visit when traveling to New York City?
**+50 points for any extra**
Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Times Square, Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, The MET, Broadway, Coney Island...
Name 3 sports commonly played in the USA in which players use sticks or rackets.
Hockey, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, golf, ping pong (table tennis), pool (billards)
This is a place in New York where many immigrants first came to America.
Hint: The word ¨island¨ is in its name.
Ellis Island
Who led the Civil Rights Movement in the USA, was ultimately assassinated, and gave a remarkable and famous speech on racial equality?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Name four typical things served in an authentic US American breakfast.
Bacon, eggs, orange juice, mixed fruit, pancakes, biscuits, french toast, whipped cream.
This city is in Illinois on the shore of Lake Michigan. Popular tourist attractions in this city are the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower, Navy Pier, the Mirror Bean and Soldier Field.
Hint: Michael Jordan played for this city's basketball team for many years.
Chicago
What American sport has drivers drive cars very quickly around a track?
**+50 points if you can name what the referees use to signal the beginning and end of races**
NASCAR
**flags**
In 1940, the founders of McDonald’s – brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald – opened their first restaurant. In what state was it located?
Hint: It's in one of the most popular US states
**+50 points if you can guess how many McDonalds there are in the US as of 2017**
California
**14,027**
The first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Disappeared in 1937 attempting an around-the-world flight.
Amelia Earhart
What is US America's favorite summertime campfire treat called?
**+50 points if you can name the three ingredients and order them**
S'mores
**Roasted marshmallow and chocolate in between two graham crackers**
It is a memorial in South Dakota that took 14 yeas to finish. In it are the faces of 4 American presidents.
**+50 points for each president face you can name**
Mount Rushmore
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and T. Roosevelt.
Who was the youngest basketball player to score 10,000 points in the NBA?
Lebron James
What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims traveled to North America in 1620?
The Mayflower