The New World
What part of the world was Christopher Columbus from?
Europe
What country is the text about?
USA
What did Matthew and Marilla expect Mrs. Spencer to bring them?
A boy
Which city is often called the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Which American singer is famous for songs like Shake It Off and Love Story?
Taylor Swift
Who was the first European to reach the Americas?
Leif Erikson
Which city did many immigrants arrive at when coming to the USA in the 1800s?
New York City
Who brings Anne to Green Gables?
Matthew
How many states are there in the USA?
50
Which long-running animated TV show features Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie?
The Simpsons
On which Caribbean island did Christopher Columbus arrive?
Bahamas
What event in 1849 caused people from all over the world to move to California?
The California Gold Rush
What is Anne's last name?
Shirley
What does NFL stand for?
National Football League
What major sports event is known for its huge halftime show watched by millions?
Super Bowl
What was the main crop grown on Jamaican plantations?
Sugar Cane
Why did more than one million Irish people immigrate to the USA between 1845 and 1848?
Because the potato crops failed and there was not enough food.
What did Anne want to be called?
Geraldine and Cordelia
Which two political parties have dominated US politics since the 1800s?
The Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
What major American music award show is often called “music’s biggest night”?
Grammy Awards
What year did C. Columbus arrive in the Americas?
1492
Why do you think immigration laws became stricter in the 1920s?
Because some Americans were afraid of too much diversity and competition for jobs, and did not accept immigrants from different cultures.
What time period is the movie supposed to represent? And where is the movie filmed?
Late 1800s and Canada (Toronto, Onatario, Uxbridge - need at least one town)
How many people live in the US today? (+/- 5 mill)
335 millions
What famous music festival takes place every year in California and often features huge surprise performances?
Coachella