Regions of the U.S.
Name three states found in the Western region of the U.S.
California, Nevada, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, Utah, Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Washington State
Who is Simone Biles?
Famous U.S. American gymnast and currently the gymnast with the most Olympic medals in U.S. history
How many stars are on the U.S. flag?
50
What kind of political system does Côte d'Ivoire have?
A multi-party system
Name one English slang word we learned
Gang, y'all, onna bros, word?, trim, fitted, tuff, and others
What is the Mid-Western region of the U.S. primarily known for what?
Farming, planting, corn, agriculture
Name three fast food restaurants found in the U.S.
McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack, Popeyes, Chipotle, CAVA, and others
Independence from Great Britain. A historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress
What are the main differences between food in the U.S. and food in Côte d'Ivoire?
U.S. has more fast food, peanut based dishes are popular in Côte d'Ivoire, fresh tropical fruits are abundant in Côte d'Ivoire. Portion sizes are bigger in the U.S.
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Mid-Atlantic
Jazz music
What does "separate but equal mean" and what kinds of practices were common during the separate but equal period?
What is the official language of the U.S.? BONUS: After English, what language is the most spoken in the U.S.?
Name three ways people in the U.S. celebrate the 4th of July
Fireworks, picnic/BBQ, line dancing, pool parties, and more
Name at least one historically black college or university found in the Southern region of the U.S.
Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, Tuskegee and others
Demonstrate two different ways you can commonly greet someone in the U.S. The greeting must be full, complete, and well received to get your points!
Handshake meeting with introduction of your name and the other person's name, the dap, a hug, a high five, and others
Donkey: The opponents of Andrew Jackson called him a male donkey but he liked the comparison to the humble, hardworking animal and used it to his advantage. Elephant: It was because of a cartoonist but it has remained likely because elephants are associated with strength, intelligence, and dignity.
Name and demonstrate three ways to say "hello" in the U.S.
Hey! Hi! What's up! Hey y'all!
Tell us what the three different colors of the U.S. flag mean. BONUS: What do the stripes represent and how many are there?
Red: Stands for bravery and strength, Blue: Symbolizes justice and perseverance, White: Represents purity and innocence. BONUS: 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies
What large cultural and liberation movement was hosted mainly in the Southern region of the U.S.? BONUS: In which city and state can you find the childhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr?
The Civil Rights Movement
Atlanta is commonly known as the "Mecca of the South." Up to the discretion of the gamesmaster for the BONUS.
Name all thirteen original colonies.
Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia
Explain the difference between collectivism and individualism.
Collectivism: Emphasizes the welfare interests of the collective group or community over individual desires. Individualism: Importance of autonomy, individual rights, and freedom.
Who wrote the national anthem of the U.S.?
Francis Scott Key