ESL American Jeopardy Game

American Food

100

Name three fast food restaurants 

McDonalds, Wendy's, Chick-fil-a, etc..

200

Which is NOT an American dish?: Lasagna, Hamburger, Hotdog, Apple Pie

Lasagna

300

What is a common food to eat during Thanksgiving? 

Turkey

400

What is the largest American fast food chain?

A. Starbucks

B. Subway

C. Chipotle

D. McDonald's

D. McDonald's

500

Name 3 American candies you can find at the grocery store.

^{Reeses Cup, Hershey Bar, Snickers, Milky Way...}

American Government

100

Name 3 presidents of the U.S.A

Donald Trump, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, etc... 

200

True or False: The president can be re-elected. (Become the president again)

True

300

How many years is the president in office? 

4

400

What are two popular political parties in the U.S.A? 

Republican & Democrat

500

What are the 3 branches of U.S. government? 

Legislative (congress), Judicial (supreme court), Executive (president)

American Holidays

100

What month is Christmas celebrated in?

December 

200

What is the motto of the United States?

In God We Trust

300

When is Thanksgiving? What do people do to celebrate this day?

Thanksgiving Day is in November. Friends and family gather together to cook and eat Thanksgiving food.

400

When is Independence Day? What does it celebrate? 

Independence Day is in July. It celebrates Americas independence from Britain. 

500

When is Memorial Day? What is it? 

Memorial Day is in May. This holiday celebrates men and women who have died in the military.

New York State

100

What is the largest city in New York State?

New York City

200

What is the capital of New York State?

A. New York City

B. Albany

C. Buffalo

D. Rochester

B. Buffalo

300

Which state borders New York State?

A. Connecticut

B. Texas

C. Florida

D. Rhode Island

A. Connecticut

400

How many languages are spoken 

Washington, D.C.

500

What is the state motto of New York?

A.

B. Excelsior 

C. 

D.  

Yes 

New York City

100

What is the nickname of NYC?

A. The Big Apple

B. The Windy City

C. City of Angels

D. Motor City

A. The Big Apple

200

How many people live in NYC?

A. 5 million

B. 2 million

C. 8 million

D. 10 million

C. 8 million

300

Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty?

A. United Kingdom

B. France

C. Mexico

D. Germany

B. France

400

What is the most populous borough?

A. Manhattan

B. Queens

C. The Bronx

D. Brooklyn

D. Brooklyn

500

How many languages are spoken in NYC?

A. 800

B. 400

C. 200

D. 600 

A. 800