American Culture
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
The Democratic and Republican parties
What document begins with the words “We the People”?
The U.S. Constitution
Which American singer released the album Thriller in 1982?
Michael Jackson
What is the name of the shopping day that takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What is the name of the American tradition in which people sell unwanted belongings from their homes and driveways?
A garage sale or yard sale
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the U.S.?
France
What is the name of the fictional kingdom in Black Panther?
Wakanda
Which U.S. holiday honors military personnel who died while serving their country?
Memorial Day
What is the name of the U.S. national anthem?
Star-Spangled Banner
What war was fought between the Northern and Southern states of America from 1861 to 1865?
American Civil War
Which sitcom features the fictional company Dunder Mifflin?
The Office
What is the name of the famous New Year's Eve ball-drop location in New York City?
Times Square
What is the name of the 1960s countercultural movement associated with opposition to the Vietnam War, communal living, and alternative lifestyles?
The hippie movement
Who was the first African American president of the United States?
Barack Obama
What annual sporting event is famous for its halftime show and commercials?
Super Bowl
Which U.S. holiday honors the contributions of American workers and is celebrated on the first Monday of September?
Labor Day
What does “potluck” mean in American social culture?
A gathering where each guest brings a dish to share
What was the name of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which protect freedoms such as speech and religion?
The Bill of Rights
Who became the youngest artist to win all four major Grammy Awards in one night in 2020?
Billie Eilish
Which U.S. holiday, celebrated on the third Monday of January, honors the civil rights leader who delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day