United States Geography
History
Places
Events
Symbols
100

What is the capital of the United States?

What is Washington DC?

100

These were the people who sailed to America from England on the Mayflower in 1620 to seek religious freedom.

Who are the pilgrims?

100

It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.  It was created by the Colorado River over thousands of years.

What is the Grand Canyon?

100

This day is celebrated by having a barbeque and watching fireworks.

What is Independence Day or The 4th of July?

100

On the American flag, these represent the 50 states.

What are stars?

200

What famous condiment is produced in Vermont for pancakes?

What is maple syrup?

200

This document was published on 4th of July, 1776.  It declared the colonies independence from Great Britain.  

What is the Declaration of Independence?

200

People visit this place to see the Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and Warner Brothers.

What is Hollywood?

200

It is the most important sporting event of the year. Famous musicians play at the half-time break and about 100 million people watch it on television.

What is the Super Bowl?

200

It symbolizes freedom and democracy and was a gift from France.

What is the the Statue of Liberty?

300

What animal is famous for living in the Everglades of Florida?

What is an alligator?

300

This was a war between the Confederacy and the Union.  One main reason for the war was slavery. 

What was the American Civil War?

300

One fifth of the world's fresh water flows over these famous water falls.

What is Niagara Falls?

300

Every year people watch this on TV on Thanksgiving to see the giant balloons, celebrities and Santa Claus. 

What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Pararde?

300

On the American Flag, these represent the 13 original colonies.

What are the stripes?

400

The eternal flame at Arlington Cemetery is in honor of what American president.

Who is John F. Kennedy?

400

It was the first expansion of the United States, in which land was purchased from the French Emperor Napolean.

What is the Louisiana Purchase Agreement?

400

This is hottest, lowest and driest place in the USA.

What is Death Valley?

400

This happened on 20th July, 1969 and everyone around the world was watching it on television. 

What is the moon landing?

400

He was a symbol of peace and hope for African-americans and was assassinated in 1968. He had a dream for the future of the USA. 

Who is Martin Luther King?

500

What is the nickname of the "Evergreen State?"

What is Washington State?

500

This was a 1,600 kilometre journey the Native Americans had to make to the new "Indian territory" created by the US Government.

What is the Trail of Tears?
500

They contain the biggest and tallest trees in the world, some are more than 2,000 years old.

What are the Redwood Forests?

500
The attack that killed nearly 3,000 people and destroyed the World Trade Center in New York.

What is the 9/11 terrorist attack?

500

It is the official emblem of the United States.  It is a symbol of beauty and strength. 

What is the bald eagle?