Trivia!

United States Geography

100

How many states make up the United States?

50

200

Which state is located the furthest west?

Hawaii

300

Name a state that borders Canada

• Alaska: Borders British Columbia and Yukon
• Idaho: Borders Canada
• Maine: Borders New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
• Michigan: Borders Ontario
• Minnesota: Shares 547 miles with Manitoba and Ontario, including popular crossings like Warroad Sprague and International Falls Fort Frances
• Montana: Borders Canada
• New Hampshire: Shares 58 miles with Canada
• New York: Borders Canada
• North Dakota: Borders Canada
• Ohio: Borders Canada
• Pennsylvania: Borders Canada
• Vermont: Borders Canada
• Washington: Borders Canada

400

Which two oceans border the United States?

Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

500

How may time zones are there in the Continental United States? 

4 

United States Holidays

100

Name one holiday that is celebrated in the United States only

4th of July

Juneteenth

200

When does the US celebrate its independence?

July 4th

300

What do American children typically do on Halloween?

Trick-or-treat

400

When do people in the US celebrate Thanksgiving each year?

On the fourth Thursday in November

500

Name three foods typically eaten on Thanksgiving.

Turkey, pie, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes, etc.

Schools in the United States

100

True or False- students are nationally required to complete 2 years of college in the United States

False

200

True or false- Kids in the United States are required to attend preschool.

False

300

What do you call a student who is in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade of high school?

freshman, sophomore, junior, senior

400

How old are students in the United States when they graduate high school?

17-18

500

How long does high school in the United States last?

4 years

United States Random

100

Who was the first US president?

George Washington

200

How many white and red stripes are there in the American flag?

13

300

What animal is the symbol of the US?

Bald Eagle

400

A president is allowed to hold office for a total of how many terms?

2 terms

500

The people who work in the US Congress to make new laws are called?

Senators and Representatives

Sports in the US

100

What is the most popular sport in the United States to watch?

American football

200

What is the name of the football championship game?

The Superbowl

300

Name a position in American football..

Lineman, Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Tight End, etc.

400

What is the oldest professional sports league in the world?

US Major League Baseball

500

Which US sport has the shortest season?

Baseball