History
Which power established the 13 US colonies?
The British Empire
What is the most popular sport in the US?
Football
Describe a classic American fast-food meal
Hamburger, French fries, and milkshake
Who is performing at the 2026 Super Bowl?
Bad Bunny
Who is the president of the United States?
President Donald Trump
Who were the Pilgrims?
English Protestants who came to America on the Mayflower in 1620 seeking religious freedom.
What sport was entirely created in the US?
Basketball
Name three classic Thanksgiving foods.
Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls, green beans, pumpkin pie.
Name a past Super Bowl artist.
Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar, etc.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is the origin of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving originated from a 1621 harvest feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts, shared between Wampanoag people and English colonists.
What are the two national professional basketball teams in San Francisco?
The Golden State Warriors and the Golden State Valkyries.
What is a classic Southern dish?
Ribs
Name a US national park outside of California
Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Acadia, Everglades, etc.
Is the American government currently shut down?
Yes (as of November 10)
How were the first Italian-American immigrants perceived?
The first Italian immigrants to America faced racism and marginalization.
How can you score in American football?
6 points for a touchdown (+1 for the extra point), or 3 points for a field goal. [You can also get a 2-point conversion.]
What are two (location-based) types of pizza in the US?
Chicago deep-dish, New York, and New Haven
Which California national park is famous for rock climbing?
Yosemite
Name two American cities with Spanish names. Bonus point if you know why the city has that name!
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, San Diego, etc.
What was the Harlem Renaissance, and why was it important?
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic explosion in the 1920s and 1930s, centered in Harlem, New York. During this period, Black American literature, music, art, and intellectual life flourished. The Harlem Renaissance challenged racial stereotypes and produced new forms of Black American culture. [Figures of the Harlem Renaissance included Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, and Josephine Baker.]
Which baseball team recently left Oakland?
The A's (the Oakland Athletics)
What food originated in the Mission District of San Francisco?
The Mission burrito
Name a song from Taylor Swift's new album.
The Fate of Ophelia, Elizabeth Taylor, The Life of a Showgirl, etc.
Who will be the next mayor of New York City?
Zohran Mamdani