Basic Knowledge
How many states are there in the United States of America?
50 states
What is the American name for the sport of "athlétisme"?
Track and Field
What is the name of the long cross-country road across the USA?
Route 66
Which is the biggest American holiday?
Thanksgiving
In which city AND state is Hollywood located?
Los Angeles, California
How many stars and how many stripes are on the US flag?
50 stars and 13 stripes
Name 3 of the 5 most popular sports in America.
American football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer
The American Dream is about "the pursuit of…"
Happiness
What does "XOXOXO" mean in relation to Valentine's Day?
Hugs (O) and kisses (X)
What do people use in the US instead of meters and degrees in Celsius?
Inches/feet and degrees in Fahrenheit
What famous statue is located in New York City?
The Statue of Liberty
How many years are there in US high schools? What are the names of the different years?
4 years: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior
In what state is the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
On what day and month is American Independence Day? Double points if you know which year it was first celebrated too.
July 4th, 1776
What is the population of the US?
327 million people
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What happened on September 11, 2001?
Largest terrorist attack in the world in New York City and the Pentagon, destruction of the World Trade Center (Twin Towers).
What are three barriers people might face for achieving the American Dream?
Racial/ethnic, social, or economic barriers
What is the name for "le gui" in English?
Mistletoe
What is a popular Mexican fast food restaurant in the US?
Taco Bell
France is closest in size to which of the US states?
Texas
What is March Madness?
US college basketball tournament in March with 64-68 teams playing.
What are 4 of 5 qualities of the American Dream?
Freedom, opportunity, hard work, success, and legacy
What was Halloween originally known as? What was the first name?
All Hallow's Eve
In which part of the US do people say "y'all" instead of "you all"?
The southeast