US Culture
What is "secondary school" called in the United States?
High school
Name some sports from the US.
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, Field Hockey, etc.
The British call them chips. You call them patatas fritas. Americans call them?
Fries or French fries.
How many states are in the USA?
50 States
Christmas!
Do people from the US prefer cooking or eating out?
Eating out!
What are sororities and fraternities?
Sororities and Fraternities are referred to as Greek Life at colleges across the US and other countries. These social organizations engage in volunteer work, social events, and networking of members.
What is the name of this "sandwich" made of two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun? Hint.. you can get it at McDonalds
The Big Mac
Name a Southern state and a Northern state in the US.
Southern states: S. Carolina, N. Carolina, Florida, etc.
Northern states: New York, Pennsylvania, etc.
What popular November holiday is celebrated with turkey and pie?
Thanksgiving
What does the phrase something is a "piece of cake" mean?
That it is really easy.
What is one monument found in Washington, DC?
Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, etc.
What is a PBJ sandwich? What is in it?
Peanut butter and jelly
What is the Nation's Capital and for who was it named after?
Washington, D.C. Named after George Washington, the first president of the US.
You can be anyone or anything on this holiday. Trick or Treat!
Halloween
What are common practices to celebrate college graduation in the US?
Family and friends gather together, graduates wear gowns and caps, etc.
What is a popular event across colleges in the US on Saturdays?
What is the food that Americans eat at lunch? (hint: it is in between two slices of bread)
a sandwich ( a submarine sandwich)
Which state is Rocky Mountain National Park in?
Colorado
What day is Independence Day? We celebrate this day with fireworks and BBQs.
The 4th of July
The United States produces the most of this in the world.
Hint: It is not a good thing.
Garbage/Waste
What do people mean when they say that the US is a melting pot?
That the US is very diverse. That it has a variety of different cultures and types of people.
What are foods you typically find at a State Fair in the US?
corn dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes, boiled peanuts, candied apples, etc.
Name at least one US state that is not on the mainland. (There are 2)
Hawaii and/or Alaska
On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans rush to go shopping. What is the name of this day? (Hint.. It is a color + a day of the week)
Black Friday