Pop Culture & Movies
Which superhero, created by Marvel, gained powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider?
Spider-Man
Which U.S. city is home to the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
What holiday is celebrated in the United States on December 25?
Christmas
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
How much does it cost to use the space, laptops, or join events at America House?
free
Which company owns Instagram and Facebook?
Meta
Which U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
Florida
What do American children traditionally say when they go from house to house on Halloween?
“Trick or treat!”
Who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the American Civil Rights Movement?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which event takes place every Tuesday at 4:00 PM to present a U.S. state?
50 States in 50 Weeks
What prestigious U.S. award show honors the best films every year?
The Oscars
What is the largest U.S. state by area?
Alaska
On which U.S. holiday do families traditionally gather for a large meal featuring turkey?
Thanksgiving
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission?
Neil Armstrong
What digital platform gives free access to PressReader, JSTOR, and online databases?
eLibraryUSA
Which famous music awards give statuettes shaped like gramophones?
The Grammy Awards
Which famous canyon stretches through northern Arizona and was carved by the Colorado River?
The Grand Canyon
What is the name of the U.S. holiday celebrated on July 4?
Independence Day
Which American inventor is widely credited with developing the practical electric light bulb?
Thomas Edison
Exactly how many months does a full term in the America House Volunteer Program last?
6 months
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, what famous New York City hotel does Kevin stay in?
The Plaza Hotel
Which U.S. state is home to the Denali mountain, the highest peak in North America?
Alaska
What famous New York City event takes place every year on Thanksgiving morning and features enormous balloons and floats?
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Which American woman became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
How many days do the America House Holiday Camps usually last?
3-5 days