American Food
Celebrations/Traditions
Holidays
American Life
Activism "-isms"
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100

In Las Vegas, which restaurant is known for serving extremely unhealthy, oversized meals and even free food to people over 350 pounds?

Heart Attack Grill (cafe) 

100

What does each person bring to a potluck?

A dish

100

What holiday does Indigenous Peoples’ Day replace in some U.S. states?

Columbus Day

100

What do American students traditionally wear and throw in the air at graduation ceremonies?

Caps (Graduation caps) 

100

prejudice and discrimination against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group

racism

100

Who is the pop singer famous for hits like “…Baby One More Time” and “Toxic”?

Britney Spears 

200

On a bagel with lox, what does “schmear” usually mean?

Cream cheese 

200

What is the presidential turkey pardon?  

The event that happens every Thanksgiving where one lucky turkey avoids being eaten.

200

Which unofficial holiday, created on Parks and Recreation, is celebrated on February 13 by women celebrating friendship?

Galentine’s Day

200

What traditional high school event in spring involves formal clothes, dancing, and voting for a king and queen?

Prom 

200

prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of gender

sexism

200

Who is the Argentine-born soccer player who received a record-setting eight Ballon d'Or awards as the world's top male player?

Lionel Messi 

300

What is the main difference between New England (Boston) clam chowder and Manhattan clam chowder?

New England uses cream; Manhattan uses tomatoes 

300

What is the name of the famous parade held every Thanksgiving in New York City?

(Macy’s) Thanksgiving Day Parade

300

Which U.S. holiday is famous for competitive eating contests, like the hot dog eating contest at Coney Island?

Independence Day (July 4)

300

What is the practice where shoppers use multiple vouchers to save very large amounts of money?

Extreme couponing

300

discrimination in favor of able-bodied people

ableism

300

What do Beyoncé fans call themselves, AND what do they call her?

The Beyhive / Queen Bey 

400

What is Philadelphia’s most famous food made with thinly sliced beef and cheese?

Philly cheesesteak 

400

What online shopping holiday takes place the Monday after Black Friday?

Cyber Monday

400

What holiday in September honors American workers with a long weekend?

Labor Day

400

What special high school event takes seniors to an amusement park after graduation?

Grad Nite 

400

dislike of or prejudice against gay, queer, lgbtq+ people

homophobia

400

She was the first female Vice President of the USA.

Kamala Harris 

500

Which fast-food chain, famous for its “animal style” burgers and fries, originated in California in 1948?

In-N-Out Burger 

500

What dessert has a hidden object baked inside? And which holiday is it for?

King's Cake (Mardi Gras) 

500

What holiday is celebrated on March 14 that connects math and food?

Pi Day

500

What are the four main regions that the U.S. is often divided into?

West, East (or northeast), South, Midwest

500

prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social status on similar social factors like wealth, income, education, and occupation

classism

500

Who is the basketball player nicknamed "King James"who plays in the NBA?

LeBron James