USA Jeopardy

U.S. History

100

Which U.S. city has the most people?

1. Los Angeles

2. New York City

3. Miami

4. Chicago

New York City!

200

Who is famously known for having a dream about racial equality in the United States?

Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. 

300

True or False: The U.S. has the world’s oldest constitution.

True!

400

What is the capital of the U.S.?

Washington D.C.

500

In what century did the U.S. declare its independence from Great Britain?  

1700’s, 18th century. July 4, 1776, to be exact!

American Football

100

What does “NFL” stand for?

National Football League

200

What is the Super Bowl?

The championship game of American football

300

True or false: University football games and teams are as popular as professional football.

True!

400

What is it called when you score a goal in American football?

A touchdown

 

500

Name two American football teams!

• Arizona Cardinals
• Atlanta Falcons
• Baltimore Ravens
• Buffalo Bills
• Carolina Panthers
• Chicago Bears
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Cleveland Browns
• Dallas Cowboys
• Denver Broncos
• Detroit Lions
• Green Bay Packers
• Houston Texans
• Indianapolis Colts
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Kansas City Chiefs
• Las Vegas Raiders
• Los Angeles Chargers
• Los Angeles Rams
• Miami Dolphins
• Minnesota Vikings
• New England Patriots
• New Orleans Saints
• New York Giants
• New York Jets
• Philadelphia Eagles
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• San Francisco 49ers
• Seattle Seahawks
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Tennessee Titans
• Washington Commanders

Road Trips and Travel

100

True or false: Americans prefer flying over road trips.

False! 73% of Americans prefer road trips to flying.

200

How long does it take to drive from New York City to Chicago? 

1. 5 hours

2. 12 hours

3. 20 hours

12 hours - the same as to get from Madrid to Paris! 

300

How many times can Spain fit inside of the US?

19 times measured by km!

400

What is the longest time Tom has driven between destinations on a road trip? 

1. 2-5 hours

2. 5-10 hours

3. 12-14 hours 

4. 15-18 hours

12-14 hours driving without stopping

500

What is this popular American landmark called?

1. Mount Rushmore 

2. The Grand Canyon

3. The Presidential Mountain

Mount Rushmore 

All About Michigan

100

Michigan is home to four professional sports teams. Name two of the four popular American sports! 

• Football (Lions)

• Basketball (Pistons) 

• Baseball (Tigers) 

• Hockey (Red Wings)
  
  
  

200

What is the name of this car brand founded in Michigan?

Ford

300

How much of the world’s supply of fresh water is in Michigan?

1. 10%

2. 20%

3. 30% 

4. 40%

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20% of the world’s fresh water supply is in Michigan's Great Lakes!

400

Michigan is one of the few U.S. states that borders another country. Which country is it?

Canada

500

What geographical feature does Michigan have in common with Spain?

It is a peninsula (two, in fact!) 

American Culture

100

What is the name of the American holiday celebrated in November where we eat a feast and give thanks?

Thanksgiving

200

What is the most popular food in America?

Hamburger/Cheeseburger 

300

What is the name of this famous American landmark?

The Statue of Liberty

400

How many States are in the U.S.?

50 states

500

What is the name of the city whose nickname is “The Big Apple”?

New York City