U.S. Geography
What ocean is on the east coast of the U.S.?
Atlantic Ocean
How many branches of government are there?
Three
What is North Carolina’s state bird?
Cardinal
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald J Trump
What are the colors of the U.S. flag?
Red, White, Blue
Which mountains run through western North Carolina?
Appalachian / Blue Ridge Mountains
What is the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What is the state’s nickname?
The Tar Heel State
The Summer Olympics were most recently held in which country?
France – Paris 2024
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What’s the capital of North Carolina?
Raleigh
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President
Where did the Wright brothers make the first flight in 1903?
Kitty Hawk, NC
What technology is changing the way people learn and work?
Artificial Intelligence / AI
What holiday celebrates U.S. independence?
July 4th / Independence Day
Which state borders North Carolina to the south?
South Carolina
How many U.S. senators does each state have?
Two
What city is known as the banking capital of the South?
Charlotte
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is the Preamble’s first three words?
“We the People”
Which U.S. region is North Carolina part of?
The South
What is the highest law of the land?
The Constitution
What was North Carolina’s first permanent settlement called?
Albemarle / Carolina Colony
What two countries are the world’s largest economies in 2025?
United States and China
What NC city is home to the famous Biltmore Estate?
Asheville