US Cities

New York City

1

What color are the famous taxis of this city?

Yellow. 

2

This city is often called "The Big ____". What is a popular nickname for this city?

The Big Apple.

5

There are 2 musical artists who perform the popular song "Empire State of Mind". Can you name 1 out of the 2?

Jay Z and Alicia Keys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an3UERXQv2s

10

What is the name of the famous statue that thousands of immigrants passed when they arrived to New York? It has a very distinct color. 

Statue of Liberty.

20

The popular sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S is set in New York City. Can you name 3 out of the 6 main characters? (First names only are okay).

Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross. 

Las Vegas

1

Finish the following popular phrase associated with Las Vegas:

"What happens in Vegas, ______."

...stays in Vegas."

2

The King of Rock and Roll sang a popular song about Las Vegas. What was his name?

Elvis Presley.

5

This popular crime TV show was based in Las Vegas. Various spin-offs, books, and similar TV shows were created because of its popularity. What is the TV show called?

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI, CSI: Las Vegas.

10

There are 2 Las Vegas casinos based on Italian cities. Can you name 1 out of the 2?

The Venetian and the Bellagio.

20

True or false:

Nevada (where Las Vegas is located) is called the Silver State.

True.

Los Angeles

1

What language does LA's name come from?

Spanish.

2

What is a popular nickname for Los Angeles (besides LA)?

The City of Angels.

5

There is a famous path in LA decorated with the names of celebrities. What is this path called?

The (Hollywood) Walk of Fame. 

10

What famous theme park is located close to Los Angeles? It has many rides and attractions based on TV shows and movies, including The Simpsons, Jurassic Park, and Harry Potter.

Universal Studios Hollywood.

20

This 1994 film was set in the city of Los Angeles. It includes mobsters, gangsters, boxers, and criminals. One of its main stars is John Travolta.  There is a famous dance scene with this song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT2ZuyS-7ko 

What is the name of the movie?

Pulp Fiction

San Francisco

1

What country did San Francisco used to belong to before it was part of the United States?

Mexico.

2

Name this bridge.

The Golden Gate Bridge.

5

Called an inescapable place, this prison is located on an island in the San Francisco Bay. What is the prison called?

Alcatraz.

10

Thousands of tourists visit this part of the city every day. They come here to eat food like dumplings, rice, and noodles. What is this part of the city called?

Chinatown. 

20

This comedian is from this city. He was known for his roles as Peter Pan in Hook, the Genie in Aladdin, and Jumanji. What was his name? 

Robin Williams.

Other US Cities

1

This city is the capital of the USA. What is its name?

Washington D.C.

2

This famous Florida city is known for its white-sand beaches, clubs, and vacation resorts. The rapper Pitbull also calls this city home. 

Miami.

5

Located in the state of Illinois, this city is famous for its hot dogs, deep dish pizza, and Al Capone. This is a famous statue that you can find there:

Chicago.

10

This Southern city used to be owned by the French and so they celebrate Mardi Gras. It was the main city in the Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. What is the name of this city?

New Orleans, Louisiana. 

20

This city is home to Starbucks, a famous coffee chain that has locations all over the world, except Italy. What is the name of this city?

Seattle, Washington.