Geography
What two oceans does America touch?
The Pacific and the Atlantic
Who is the current president of the United States of America?
Joe Biden
In which city can you find the famous movie-making neighborhood Hollywood? A: New York City B: Los Angeles C: Chicago D: Seattle
Los Angeles
What bird is typically eaten at Thanksgiving? A: Turkey B: Chicken C: Pheasant D: Parrott
Turkey!
True or False: Texas is part of the Midwest
False! It is on the southern border with Mexico
What is New York City's nickname? A: Empire State Village B: The Big Apple C: Fireworks City D: The city that is always moving
B: The Big Apple
(also Empire State City, the city that never sleeps)
What is the capital of the USA?
Washington, D.C. (not just Washington!)
Name two social media sites from the USA.
During Halloween, children in costumes will knock on doors asking for candy by saying "________" !
Trick or Treat!
What is the biggest city in the Midwest?
A. Detroit, Michigan B. Chicago, Illinois C. Cleveland, Ohio D. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
B. Chicago, Illinois
This U.S. state is made up of two peninsula surrounded by the Great Lakes.
Michigan
Who was this year's democratic presidential candidate?
Kamala Harris
What is the name of the fictional African country in the Marvel movie "Black Panther" ?
Wakanda
When you meet someone for the first time it is acceptable to: A: Kiss their cheek once, B: Kiss their cheeks twice, C: Hug D: Bow
C: Hug (or shake hands to be formal)!
The Wolverines and Spartans are famous college basketball teams from this state.
Michigan
What famous river starts in Minnesota and runs North-South through the middle of the country, ending in the Gulf of Mexico? A: The Mississippi B: The Missouri C: The Ohio D: The Hudson
The Mississippi
These are the two bodies of Congress in the USA.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who famously interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech (claiming that she did not deserve the award) at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, sparking controversy and backlash?
Kanye West
In which American sport can you find a "pitcher" and a "batter"
Baseball!
This monument in South Dakota has the faces of four U.S. presidents carved into it.
Mount Rushmore
This national park, located in Wyoming, is famous for its geysers, including Old Faithful. It was the subject of a hit TV show in 2018.
Yellowstone National Park
True or False: The candidate with the most votes will always become president
False! The U.S.A has a system called the "electoral college" where chosen electors ultimately decide the fate of the vote.
Which American artist had the most streams of any artist in 2024, with 26 billion streams?
Taylor Swift
On which month and day do Americans celebrate their independence from Britain? A: July 4th, B: August 10th, C: January 12th D: December 25th
July 4th
Name four states in the Midwest.