Pop Culture
Between Bruno Mars, Post Malone, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber, who is not American?
Justin Bieber is Canadian.
Who was the first President of the United States? (Bonus points: when did his presidency start and/or end?)
George Washington (1789-1797)
What are the two major political parties of America? (Bonus points: what is a two-party political system called?)
The Democratic and the Republican party form the bipartisan system of the US.
Becca, Adél, and Anna
The American flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes. What do the stars and stripes represent?
The stars represent the 50 states and the stripes represent the 13 colonies.
What was the top-grossing production in the American box office in 2024: Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, or Wicked?
Inside Out 2 grosed 652 million dollars! Deadpool and Wolverine is a close second, grossing 636 million dollars.
What was the first permanent English settlement in America? (Bonus points: when was it established?)
Jamestown, established in 1607
There are 3 branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Which branch does the body called the House of Representatives belong do?
It forms a key part of the legislative branch, along with the Senate.
Who won the very first game of musical chairs this week?
Médi! (congrats again)
What temperature (FAHRENHEIT!) does water boil at?
212. No, really.
Which US President featured in the classic Christmas movie, Home Alone?
Donald Trump
Benjamin Franklin
Which President served more than 2 terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Name at least 2 improvisational games you practiced with Anna this week.
Possible responses: Family Portrait, I Am A Tree, One Word Each, One Sentence Each, Chieftain (other responses possible)
What is the biggest state by area?
Alaska!
What is the American high school tradition of "homecoming"? (When does it occur, what does it involve?)
Homecoming occurs in the fall and revolves around school spirit and sports. Its two most important components are usually the Homecoming Game and the Homecoming Dance, but traditions vary by school and region.
Apollo 11 saw humans walk on the moon for the first time. Who took the historic "one small step for man"? (Bonus points: in which year?)
Neil Armstrong in 1969
What are the 3 "unalienable" human rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution?
What is the pastry Anna brought to camp every single morning?
Fornetti!!!! <3
President and First Lady of the United States.
Which song did Katy Perry sing on her recent journey into space?
What a Wonderful World
Who wrote the words to the National Anthem, the Star Spangled banner?
(If you have no clue: you'll win point if you can guess, within 50 years, when it was written).
Francis Scott Key wrote the words in 1814.
One American president (1981-1989) had a prominent acting career before being elected to office. Who was he?
Ronald Reagan
What were the 2 songs we had to pick between for the line dance choreography?
Texas Hold 'Em (Beyoncé) and Honeybee (Blake Shelton)
What's the longest river of the United States?
The Missouri River at 2341 miles!