Politics
What country did the United States gain independence from?
Great Britain
How many states are there in the U.S.?
50
Name one restaurant chain from the U.S.
McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Crumbl Cookies...
What is the most watched sport in the United States?
American Football
What is the name of the famous national park in Arizona? (Known for its massive size, red rock formations, and carved by the Colorado River)
Grand Canyon
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
In which state is Hollywood?
California
What date is American Independence Day?
4th of July
What is Football called in the United States?
Soccer
What is the name of the explorer who is claimed to have discovered the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
What famous civil rights leader gave the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech for racial equality in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What 2 countries does the US border?
Canada and Mexico
After English and Spanish, what is the 3rd most spoken language in the United States?
Chinese — Mandarin, Cantonese
What sport do you play if you are in the "NHL"
Hockey
Which country gifted the U.S. the Statue of Liberty?
France
What is the maximum number of years someone can be president?
8 years
What city is known as the “Big Apple”
New York City
What is the traditional holiday bird that is served at most Thanksgiving dinners?
Turkey
What American athlete has the most medals in the world?
Michael Phelps (28)
What is the name of the mountain range that runs through Western United States (Colorado) and Canada?
Rocky Mountains
Name one famous building located in Washington D.C.
The Pentagon, The White House, The Smithsonian Museums, The Washington Memorial, The Supreme Court, The Capitol Building, The MLK Memorial
Which state is the furthest North?
Alaska
What American musician is known as the "King of Rock"?
Elvis Presley
What is the oldest sport invented in the United States?
Lacrosse
Originated among the Indigenous peoples of the Eastern Woodlands and the Great Lakes region in the 12th century.
In what year was the United States founded? (+/- 10 years)
1776