American History
American Geography
American Food
American Cities
American Symbols
100

How many states (or colonies) did the US have when it was founded in 1789?

13

100

What are the smallest and the largest American states (by size)?

Rhode Island (smallest)

Alaska (largest)

100

What quintessential American meal (main dish and side dish) is served at restaurants like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King?

Hamburger and fries
100

In which American city has the Statue of Liberty? 

New York City

100

What are the 3 national American colors?

red, white, and blue

200

Who was the first president of the US?

George Washington


200

What's the longest river in the US?

The Mississippi-Missouri River
(~2,340 miles  / 3,766 km)

200

Name 1 native food that grows in the US and North America.

Corn, cranberries, beans, chili peppers, pumpkins/squash, tomatillos, avocados, acorns, prickly pears, persimmons, sunflowers, sweet potatoes

200

Which American city produces movies in a part of town called Hollywood? Many famous actors and actresses also live in this city.

Los Angeles

200

What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent? 

stars = the current 50 states

stripes = the original 13 states (colonies)

300

Which country gifted the US the Statue of Liberty?



France

300

What's the hottest place in the US?
The hottest temperature ever recorded there was 134 degrees Fahrenheit (57 degrees Celsius).

Death Valley in California

300

Name 1 sauce that is from the US.

Ranch, buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce, cranberry sauce, Cincinnati chili

300

Which American city attracts gamblers and travelers from around the world to its large casinos, huge resorts, and vibrant nightlife?

Las Vegas

300

Name 1 sport that's from the US.

American football, pickleball, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, snowboarding, kickball, frisbee golf, cornhole

400

What's the newest federal American holiday? It celebrates the freedom of enslaved Black Americans.

Juneteenth (became a holiday in 2021)


400

What's the tallest mountain in the US?

1. Mount Whitney 

2. Denali

3. Mount Rainier

Denali in Alaska
(20,310 feet / 6,190 meters from sea level)

The base of the mountain begins at 2,000 feet, so climbers hike 18,000 to reach the top! (That's more than Mount Everest)

400

Which fruit pie is from the US?

1. Apple pie

2. Cherry pie

3. Key lime pie

Key lime pie


400

Which American city still speaks French and invented jazz?

New Orleans

400

What is the national bird of the US?

Eagle

500

Who was the US's main competitor in the "Space Race"?

The USSR / Russia

500

Name 1 US territory that the US governs but isn't 1 of the 50 states.

Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Samoa, the Mariana Islands 


500

Which type of alcohol is from the US?

1. Bourbon

2. Wine

3. Tequila

Bourbon

Bourbon is a type of whiskey made from corn. It is from Kentucky.

500

Which American city is known for it's thick, deep-dish pizzas and strong winds? This city also dyes its river green once a year.

Chicago

500

What is the national tree of the US?

1. Oak

2. Mangrove

3. Maple

Oak

In American culture, the oak tree symbolizes strength.