Indiana
Riddles and Puns
Things we studied
Trivia about the US
Trivia about the US 2
100

What is the landscape of Indiana like?

flat, a lot of farms (corn and soy), a lot of forests and trees 

100

What is full of holes but still holds water?

A sponge 

100

What are 2 dishes of Tex-Mex cuisine? 


Fajitas, tacos, nachos, burritos, etc. 


100

Who is president of the US?

Joe Biden 


100

Which of these is not a nickname of New York City? 

1) The city of lights

2) The big apple

3) The city that never sleeps

4) Gotham

1) The city of lights 

200

Name 1 thing to visit in Indianapolis

Indianapolis motor speedway, downtown canal, Indianapolis children's museum, Monument circle

200

What is a mathematician's favorite desert?

Pi(e)

200

What are 2 dishes that are eaten on Thanksgiving? 

Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans 

200

What is the capital of the US? 

Washington D.C.

200

Where does the president of the US live? 

The White House 


300

Name 2 famous people from Indiana

Michael Jackson, Adam Driver, Colonel Sanders (KFC), Mike Pence, Larry Bird, James Dean

300

What is harder to catch the faster you run?

Your breath

300

What state do Cajun cuisine and people come from? 


Louisiana 

300

What is the national animal of the US? 

Bald Eagle 

300

What is the population of the US?

About 330 million 

400

What is Carmel, Indiana known for?

Roundabouts 

400

What begins with e, ends with e, and contains one letter? (hint: it's not the letter "e")

An envelope 

400

Where is New England located?  

400

How many stars are on the American flag?

50 (one for each state)

400

What is the biggest state in the US?

Alaska 


500

Name a professional sports team from Indiana

Indiana Pacers (basketball), Indianapolis Colts (football) 

 

500

What has many keys but doesn't open any doors?

A piano

500

What does Thanksgiving celebrate? 

The feast (meal) between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans who helped them survive 

500

When did the US declare independence from Great Britain?

July 4, 1776

500

What is the official language of the US?

There is none