American History
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who are the current President and Vice President of the United States?
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris
What American actress is now a member of the British Royal Family?
Meghan Markle via a marriage to Prince Harry.
What are 2 of the main foods eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, gravy, pie...
Name at least one state that is in the Northeast?
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts (maybe New York)
Which President led the United States during the Civil War?
President Abraham Lincoln
If the President dies, who takes over his / her position?
1) The Vice President of the United States (Kamala Harris)
2) Speaker of the House (Nancy Pelosi)
3) President pro tempore of the Senate (Patrick Leahy)
4) Secretary of State (Anthony Blinken)
There are 18 people in line.
What was the biggest / most popular movie of 2021?
Spiderman: No Way Home
Name a U.S. State and what food the state is known for producing.
Florida: Oranges
Georgia: Peaches
Idaho: Potatoes
Kansas: Corn
California: Avocado, strawberries
Washington: Apples
etc.
What 2 states are separate from the rest of the 48 United States?
Alaska and Hawaii
On what date did the United States declare independence from the United Kingdom? (Day + Month + Year)
The United States declared independence on July 4th, 1776.
What is the most important court called in the United States?
The Supreme Court (SCOTUS).
Name Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's 4 kids.
Their names are North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm.
How would you translate: cilantro, eggplant, arugula?
Coriandre, aubergine, roquette.
The South
Which American was the first man to step foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong.
How many senators are there in the United States?
100, each state gets 2.
What was the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture at the Oscars?
Parasite, directed by South Korean Bong Joon-ho.
If something is VERY American, it's said to be "as American as ..."
As American as apple pie
How many oceans does the United States border?
Three: The Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic
What are the original 13 colonies? Can you name them?
The original 13 colonies are where Europeans first settled in the United States. They are: New Hampshire - Massachusetts - Rhode Island - Connecticut - New York - New Jersey - Pennsylvania - Delaware - Maryland - Virginia - North Carolina - South Carolina - Georgia
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
What was the most streamed song of 2021?
Olivia Rodrigo's "drivers license"
Who is Joey Chestnut? What is he famous for?
He is a competitive eater. He currently holds the world record for eating the most hot dogs in 12 minutes: 76.
What is the least populated state in the US?
Wyoming with 550,000 people in 253,596 km²