Customs and Traditions
Flags and National
Symbols
Landmarks
Historical Figures and Characters
Miscellaneous
100

What is a common traditional meal for Thanksgiving in the USA?

Turkey

100

How many colors are on the flag, and which?

There are three colors. Red, dark blue and white

100

What is the name of the famous statue in New York Harbor?

The Statue of Liberty.

100

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington.

100

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

200

What do Americans do to celebrate the Fourth of July?

 fireworks, parades, and barbecues.

200

What do the red cross on the U.K. flag symbolize?

The cross of St. George, the patron saint of England

200

Where is the U.S. Capitol located?

In Washington, D.C.

200

Which U.S. president delivered the Gettysburg Address?

Abraham Lincoln.

200

Which is the largest state by area in the USA?

Alaska.

300

What is a common custom during Halloween in the USA?

Children go "trick-or-treating," collecting candy from neighbors.

300

Which are the national animals of the Uk?

The lion, the bulldog and the unicorn

300

What is the iconic bridge in San Francisco called?

The Golden Gate Bridge.

300

Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?

Martin Luther King Jr.

300

What is the longest river in the USA?

Missouri River.

400

What is the tradition for high school students at prom?

They dress up formally and attend a dance to celebrate the end of the school year.

400

What is the name of the national flag of the UK and why?

The Union Flag of Union Jack, because it combines the crosses of the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland

400

Which mountain features the carved faces of four U.S. presidents?

Mount Rushmore.

400

Which American woman is known for her work in women’s suffrage?

Susan B. Anthony.

400

What is the tallest building in the USA?

One World Trade Center.

500

How do Americans typically celebrate New Year's Eve?

Many watch the ball drop in Times Square, either in person or on TV.

500

What is the national anthem of the UK?

"God Save the King."

500

What is the name of the large canyon in Arizona?

The Grand Canyon.

500

Who invented the light bulb and helped shape modern electricity?

Thomas Edison.

500

What day, month, and year did the U.S. Declare Independence from Great Britian?

July 4, 1776