Geography
Give 2 examples of US states that border Mexico.
Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico
What day is Independence Day celebrated in the USA? (Day & month)
July 4
Name 5 Mexican foods (or drinks) made with corn
Tamales tlacoyos tortillas gorditas tacos memelitas atole elote esquites panque de elote...
True or False:
The US does NOT have an official national language
True!
List 3 celebrities (singers, athletes, actors, politicians, etc.) from the USA
:p
Washington, DC
What country did the United States of America gain their independence from?
English is the most commonly spoken language in the US. What is the second most commonly spoken language in the US?
Spanish!
List 3 cities in the USA
New York, El Paso, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Portland, Boston, Albuquerque, Columbus, Cincinnati...
What is the name of the building in which the President of the USA lives?
the White House
In what century did the United States gain independence from England?
in the 18th century
Siglo XVIII
(1776)
List 3 words that are used in Mexico to refer to people from the USA.
gringo/a, gabacho/a, extranjero/a
True or False:
There are approximately 57 million fluent Spanish speakers in the US.
True
True or false: Most young adults in the US live with their parents until they are married.
False
In the US, it is common for sons and daughters to move out of their parents' house as soon as they turn 18!
What are the 2 US states that are not part of the continental US (EE. UU. contiguos)?
Alaska and Hawaii
Who was the first African-American President of the USA, elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2012?
Barack Obama
Name 2 songs by Vicente Fernandez
True or False:
More than 350 different languages are spoken by people living in the US.
True!
True or False:
Selena Quintanilla was from Texas, USA.
True
How many states are in the USA?
The USA has 50 states
True or False:
The USA gained independence from England before Mexico gained independence from Spain.
TRUE
American independence: 1776
Mexican Independence: 1810
Tlaxcala exists.
Name 2 holidays in English
Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day...
What is the most common way of greeting someone in the US: a hug, a kiss, a handshake or a wave?
Handshake or wave