Animals
This large, gray animal lives in Africa and Asia. It has a very long nose called a trunk.
elephant
This green paper bill features George Washington, the first U.S. President. What is its value?
$1
This is the capital of the United States.
Washington, D.C.
This famous orange bridge is in San Francisco. What is its name?
the Golden Gate Bridge
In the United States, this holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November with turkey and family.
Thanksgiving
This animal is a bird, but it cannot fly. It is excellent at swimming and lives in very cold places like Antarctica.
penguin
In the U.S., we use special names for coins. What do we call the small silver coin that is worth 10 cents?
a dime
This state is famous for Hollywood and has the largest population in the U.S.
California
This city is the "Entertainment Capital of the World" and is famous for the movie industry.
Los Angeles (or Hollywood)
This is the standard percentage most people leave as a "tip" for good service at a restaurant.
15% to 20%
This "king of the jungle" lives in a group called a pride. The males have long hair around their necks called a mane.
lion
Which president is on the five dollar bill?
Abraham Lincoln
These are the five large bodies of fresh water located on the border between the U.S. and Canada.
The Great Lakes
This is the capital city of California. It is located in the northern part of the state, away from the coast.
Sacramento
When Americans meet someone for the first time in a business setting, they usually do this with their right hand.
a handshake
This Australian animal carries its baby in a pouch. It uses its strong back legs to hop very fast.
kangaroo
Most U.S. coins are silver-colored, but this coin is copper-colored (brownish). What is the name of this coin and how much is it worth?
a penny, one cent
This is the longest river in the United States, flowing from Minnesota down to the Gulf of Mexico.
the Mississippi River
In 1848, many people moved to California to find this expensive yellow metal in the rivers. What was this event called?
the Gold Rush
This term refers to the "extra" money added to the price of an item at the cash register, which is not usually on the price tag.
sales tax
This ocean animal is very intelligent. It is a mammal, not a fish, and it uses sounds to communicate and find food.
dolphin
Who is on the one hundred dollar bill?
Benjamin Franklin
This state is not connected to the main part of the U.S. and is located in the Pacific Ocean.
Hawaii
This animal is on the California state flag, but it is now extinct in the state.
the Grizzly Bear
If an American says they are "going to a potluck," what are they expected to bring with them?
a dish of food to share