American Cities
Why do most Americans drive everywhere?
great distances / less public transport
What is the biggest event of the year in New Orleans?
Mardi Gras
What is the name of Seattle’s football team?
Seahawks
What is Chicago famous for?
its skyscrapers
How big is Los Angeles compared to Munich?
LA is four times as big as Munich
How are streets in American cities often built?
in a grid system / in streets and avenues
In which US state is New Orleans?
Louisiana
How do the people of Seattle like their hot dog?
with cream cheese and onions
How many floors does the Willis Tower have?
110 floors
What do many people do when they visit Las Vegas?
go to casinos
What special architecture can you find by Miami’s South Beach?
Art Deco buildings
Which countries was New Orleans influenced by in the past?
West African, Spanish, French
What kind of sports is very popular in Seattle?
water sports
What can you see from the ‘Skydeck’ on a nice day?
four different US states
Who was Elvis?
Elvis Presley, American Rock’n’Roll singer and movie star
Which city was hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005?
New Orleans
What is special about New Orleans’ traditional king cake?
a plastic baby is always hidden inside
Name three sights in Seattle.
for example: Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Pike Place Market, Gum Wall, Mount Rainier
How many people visit the Chicago Skydeck every year?
about 1.7 million
How much rain does Las Vegas get every year?
about 6 inches / 11cm