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American Holidays
American Heroes
American Foods
American Music
American Customs
100
This holiday, celebrated December 25th, provides the grand tradition of hanging lights and trimming the tree. Christians mark it the time of the birth of Jesus Christ.
What is Christmas?
100
The first African-American President of the United States
Who is Barak Obama? http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/administration-official/ao_image/President_Official_Portrait_HiRes.jpg
100
This is truly an american "meat" dish- manufactured in factories, it is encased in a nice "meaty tube" on a long bun.
What is (the/a) hot dog?
100
Authors such as Detroit, Michigan's Eminem, and Houston, Texas's Jay-Z make this genre of music popular in the States and around the world.
What is Rap?
100
For Hispanic, Latina and Spanish girls, la quinceañera marks womanhood. But for American gals, they commemorate with this event.
What is (a) Sweet 16 (birthday/party)?
200
This spring holiday features the Easter bunny and a fun egg hunt. Christians consider it the most important religious holiday as it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is Easter?
200
The great leader of the American Civil Rights Movement (He had a dream...)
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/K/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-9365086-2-402.jpg
200
McDonald's fast food restaurant is infamous for these crafty sandwiches. Most Americans like them with lots of cheese and ketchup.
What is (the/a) hamburger?
200
Dolly Parton was one of the first female singers to make this genre of "story telling" music an American favorite.
What is Country?
200
Children can expect a visit from this being after losing a tooth and placing it under their pillow. Ooh! How much money will she leave in exchange?...
What is (a/the) tooth fairy?
300
This holiday, first celebrated by the Pilgrims upon arriving to the "New England" is rooted in family traditions, turkey carving and "thankfulness."
What is Thanksgiving?
300
The first man on the moon.
Who is Neil Armstrong? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Neil_Armstrong_pose.jpg/220px-Neil_Armstrong_pose.jpg
300
Believe it or not, the Italians gave us these dishes, usually eaten with cheese and red sauce, but Americans frequently consume them for dinner.
What is/are pasta (macaroni & spaghetti)
300
Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Myles Davis and John Coltrane are some favorites of this music, originating during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's.
What is Jazz?
300
On the last Sunday in January, Americans can be found huddled around the television eating snack and watching this big game.
What is (the) Super Bowl (NFL)?
400
Lots of fireworks are seen everywhere as Americans celebrate their freedom on this summer day, when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
What is Independence Day (4th of July)?
400
First woman to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart? http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/29400000/Amelia-Earhart-women-in-history-29481187-254-309.jpg
400
The red and white label of this American drink company, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is know around the world for its tastiness.
What is Coca-Cola?
400
No denying that Rihanna, and the "King" himself, Michael Jackson, make this type of music undying.
What is Pop?
400
Inner-city/urban girls can be seen on narrow streets playing this popular game outdoors.
What is double-dutch (jump rope)?
500
Costumes, "Trick or Treating" and fun mischief make up traditons for this October 31st holiday in the USA.
What is Halloween?
500
Discovered the "happiest place on Earth" and the song "It's a Small World After All." (Theme Park)
Who is Walt Disney? http://www.paysoncooper.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/WaltDisneyAndMickeyMouse.gif
500
African-American's from the South USA coined this term for the delicious, traditional foods (collard greens, fried chicken, sweet-potato pie) still cooked and eaten in households nationwide.
What is soul food?
500
African-American church goers tend to be the biggest advocates of this inspirational music with artists like Kirk Franklin & Mary Mary.
What is Gospel?
500
In some countries, soap operas (telenovelas) are the popular choice in television. In the United States, you can bet that most channels will at least play one of these types of shows (if not more!) Someone say "Jersey Shore?"
What is reality TV?