50 states of America
Traditions/Holidays
Food
Symbols
Wild America
100
This brightly colored red bird is Kentucky's state bird.
What is a Cardinal?
100
This day is set aside to celebrate the freedom and liberty for America. This year we celebrate her 250th birthday!
What is July 4th or Fourth of July?
100
This pie made with sliced fruit is the unofficial dessert of the nation.
What is apple pie?
100
The mammal was designated as the country's national mammal in 2016. they have lived in North America since prehistoric times. They have lived Yellowstone National Park continuously since prehistoric times.
The American Bison
100
In 1782, the Founding Fathers of the United States of America chose this majestic bird as the country's national bird. It is visible as part of many governmental objects, including coins, paper money, the Great Seal, the military's insignia, the president's flag, and many others.
What is the Bald Eagle?
200
A roll of the dice, flip of a card, or quaint little wedding chapel, this state has it all. (City and State)
What is Las Vegas, Nevada?
200
This is said to be the most exciting two minutes in spors.
What is the Kentucky Derby?
200
This is a Kentucky favorite and is a good use for all that leftover turkey after Thanksgiving.
What is the KY Hot Brown.
200
She was a gift from France and stands in a harbor to represent freedom, opportunity, and liberty.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
200
Plymouth Rock, where the Pilgrams landed, is in what state?
What is Massachusetts?
300
This nearly doubled the land size of the United States and was purchased from France.
*Bonus: 100 pts. What year did this take place?
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
*1803
300
It's a day of tradition to be grateful, to be with family and share in a big feast, oh and watch football.
What is Thanksgiving?
300
This dish which was created in a restaurant in Corbin, KY is traditionally eaten in Japa on Christas Day!
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
300
Inscribed with, "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof," this has long been a symbol of American freedom and democracy. lt is now on display in Philadelphia.
What is the Liberty Bell?
300
Considered to be the bloodiest war on US soil and in US History.
*Daily Double* What years was this war?
What was the Civil War?
*Daily Double 1861-1865*
400
They followed the Trail of Tears across some 5,045 miles to this state.
What is Oklahoma?
400
This iconic event began in 1924 as a prelude to the big feast with family and friends. It has remained a traditiona in America still today.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
400
This popular dish was introduced to Americans by Italian immigrants in New York City.
What is Pizza?
400
This emblem of America is only one in existence, and it is operated solely by the U.S. Department of State. The design includes an eagle, the number 13 (standing for the original colonies) and the phrase e pluribus unum, which is a Latin phrase that means, "Out of many, one."
The Great Seal of the United States
400
Their faces are carved into this mountain. What is the name of the mountain?
*Bonus* Name the four faces on the mountain for an extra 100 pts.
What is Mt. Rushmore?
*Who is Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Theordore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
500
You can stand in these 4 states all at once in this western location of the US.
What is Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico?
500
While many children participate Easter Egg hunts, this annual traditional event takes place on the White House lawn and is hosted by the First Lady.
What is the Easter Egg Roll?
500
Although many restaurants have created different versions of these two foods, they remain tradiotional favorites at many 4th of July picnics and gatherings.
What are All American cheeseburgers and hot dogs?
(hamburgers, or cheeseburgers acceptable answers)
500
Commissioned on November 11, 1926, and known as the “Mother Road,” was a 2,448-mile highway connecting 8 states from Chicago to Santa Monica. It symbolized American mobility, culture, and the open road.
What is Route 66.
500
This protest in which English imports were thrown overboard, became known as what event?
What is The Boston Tea Party?