United States Geography
How many states make up the United States?
50
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
“We the People of the United States” are the first seven words to what important document?
The Constitution
How many white and red stripes are there in the American flag?
13
When is American Independence Day Celebrated?
July 4th
Which state is located the furthest west?
Alaska
Who gave the famous speech that starts with the words "I have a dream"?
Martin Luther King Jr
What are the 3 requirements to be U.S. president?
What city is known as the Windy City?
Chicago
President's Day is celebrated in which month?
February (third Monday of February)
What is the longest river in the USA?
A.) Mississippi River B.) Colorado River C.) Rio Grande River D.) Missouri River
Missouri
What is the name of the war that was fought between the North and the South?
The Civil War
Which two oceans border the United States?
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
What animal is the symbol of the US?
Bald Eagle
Which holiday is it traditional to eat Turkey?
Thanksgiving
Which two sets of states contain the names North and South?
North and South Carolina and North and South Dakota
In which state is the Grand Canyon located?
Arizona
What are the two main political parties of the United States?
Which President won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009?
Barack Obama
Who is the current Vice President of the US?
Kamala Harris
How many time zones are there in the Continental United States?
4 (eastern, central, mountain, pacific)
Who was the first American to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong (1969)
Which was the first established university in the U.S.?
Harvard
Name 2 of the presidents on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln
What is the largest lake in the United States?
Lake superior