Heros
This U.S. president led the country during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Abraham Lincoln
In the South, a “y’all” is used as a contraction for…?
You all
This is the longest river entirely within Turkey.
Kızılırmak
These shellfish are a Maryland delicacy, often steamed with Old Bay seasoning.
Blue crabs / Maryland crabs
This lively dance became popular in the 1920s and is often done to jazz music.
Charleston
This civil rights leader organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott and later became a U.S. congressman.
John Lewis
In New England, a “wicked” sandwich is…?
Really / very (e.g., “wicked good”)
Mount Ararat, the highest peak in Turkey, is located in which region?
Eastern Anatolia
Originating in Louisiana, this dish combines rice, seafood or meat, and Cajun spices.
Jambalaya
This traditional dance from the Appalachian region involves quick footwork and is often done to fiddle music.
Clogging
This scientist helped develop the polio vaccine, saving millions of lives.
Jonas Salk
In the Midwest, if someone says a store is “pop,” what do they mean?
Soda / soft drink
This lake is the largest in Turkey by surface area.
Van Lake
This Chicago food is a deep-dish pizza with a thick buttery crust, chunky tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese.
Chicago-style deep-dish pizza
Originating in Maryland, this energetic street dance is often performed to hip-hop music and is named after a city.
Baltimore Bop
This Native American woman guided explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
Sacagawea
On the West Coast, “hella” is used to mean…?
Very / a lot of
The ancient city of Troy is located near which modern Turkish province?
Çanakkale
This Ohio specialty is a chili served over spaghetti, often topped with cheese, onions, and beans.
Skyline Chili
This 1950s dance combines swing and acrobatic moves and is often associated with rock ’n’ roll music.
Jitterbug
This Supreme Court justice became a global icon for gender equality and legal reform.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In New York City, if someone says “schlep,” what do they mean?
Carry / drag something (often with effort)
The Kaçkar Mountains are part of which mountain range?
Pontic Mountains (Northern Turkey)
This Kansas City dish is slow-cooked over wood smoke and usually served with a tomato-based barbecue sauce.
Smoked barbecue brisket
This New Orleans dance style blends African and European traditions and is often performed during Mardi Gras parades.
Second line dance