American Cities
New Orleans
Seattle
Chicago
Los Angeles
50

Why do most Americans drive everywhere?

great distances / less public transport

50

What is the biggest event of the year in New Orleans?

Mardi Gras

50

What is the name of Seattle’s football team?

Seahawks

50

What is Chicago famous for?

its skyscrapers

50

How big is Los Angeles compared to Munich?

LA is four times as big as Munich

100

How are streets in American cities often built?

in a grid system / in streets and avenues

100

In which US state is New Orleans?

Louisiana

100

How do the people of Seattle like their hot dog?

with cream cheese and onions

100

How many floors does the Willis Tower have?

110 floors

100

What do many people do when they visit Las Vegas?

go to casinos

150

What special architecture can you find by Miami’s South Beach?

Art Deco buildings

150

Which countries was New Orleans influenced by in the past?

West African, Spanish, French

150

What kind of sports is very popular in Seattle?

water sports

150

What can you see from the ‘Skydeck’ on a nice day?

four different US states

150

Who was Elvis?

Elvis Presley, American Rock’n’Roll singer and movie star

200

Which city was hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

New Orleans

200

What is special about New Orleans’ traditional king cake?

a plastic baby is always hidden inside

200

Name three sights in Seattle.

for example: Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Pike Place Market, Gum Wall, Mount Rainier

200

How many people visit the Chicago Skydeck every year?

about 1.7 million

200

How much rain does Las Vegas get every year?

about 6 inches / 11cm