US Trivia 1
Q.27 In which city is the Statue of Liberty located?
a) Washington, D.C.
b) New York City
c) Los Angeles
d) Chicago
Answer: b) New York City
Q.12 What is the nickname for the central region of the United States known for its agricultural productivity?
A) Rust Belt
B) Sun Belt
C) Corn Belt
D) Bible Belt
Answer: C) Corn Belt
What is one name given to the conservative southern and mid-western states?
A) Rust Belt
B) Sun Belt
C) Corn Belt
D) Bible Belt
Answer: C) Bible Belt
Do your remember this one?
Name one state that became a state after Mr. Lewis was born. (There were 48 when I was born.)
Alaska & Hawaii
Which state has the highest percentage of Hispanic people?
New Mexica
Nevada
California
Idahorcentage of Hispanic people in the country, with Hispanics making up 49.20% of the state's population
New Mexico has the highest percentage of Hispanic people in the country, with Hispanics making up 49.20% of the state's population
Q.29 Which river is the longest in the United States?
a) Mississippi River
b) Missouri River
c) Colorado River
d) Ohio River
Answer: a) Mississippi River
Q.31 Which state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
a) California
b) Florida
c) Texas
d) Arizona
Answer: b) Florida
Q.33 Who was the first President of the United States?
a) Thomas Jefferson
b) John Adams
c) George Washington
d) James Madison
Answer: c) George Washington
Q.2 In which year did the United States declare its independence?
A) 1776
B) 1789
C) 1812
D) 1607
Answer: A) 1776
What state has the highest percentage of Asians?
Rhode Island
Hawaii
California
Florida
Hawaii has over 37% Asians - making it the largest racial group in the state.
Q.40 What is the largest state in the United States by land area?
a) California
b) Texas
c) Alaska
d) Montana
Answer: c) Alaska
Q. 14 The United States acquired the territory of Alaska from which country?
A) Russia
B) Canada
C) Norway
D) Sweden
Answer: A) Russia
Q.5 The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from which country?
A) France
B) England
C) Italy
D) Spain
Answer: A) France
What is Virginia's state bird?
blue bird
eagle
turkey
cardinal
Answer: Cardinal
The U.S. Naval Academy is located in which state?
Maryland
Colorado
Utah
California
Maryland
Q. 18 Which U.S. state is known as the "Empire State"?
A) California
B) New York
C) Texas
D) Florida
Answer: B) New York
Q. 19 Who was the chief architect and primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
A) Alexander Hamilton
B) James Madison
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Benjamin Franklin
Answer: C) Thomas Jefferson
Q.21 Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
A) Mississippi River
B) Rio Grande
C) Colorado River
D) Missouri River
Answer: B) Rio Grande
Q.22 The Grand Canyon is primarily located in which U.S. state?
A) Utah
B) Arizona
C) Colorado
D) New Mexico
Answer: B) Arizona
Which state has the most active volcanoes?
Texas
Alaska
Virginia
Hawaii
Alaska
Q.43 What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Supreme Court?
a) Enforcing laws
b) Making laws
c) Interpreting laws
d) Implementing foreign policy
Answer: c) Interpreting laws
Q.7 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 aimed to end discrimination based on what?
A) Gender
B) Religion
C) Race
D) Age
Answer: C) Race
Virginia (VA) Rt. 236 is also known as..?
(What is it called in front of NOVA?)
Little River Turnpike
What is the name of the large military base in Fairfax County?
Fort Belvoir
Which state is known for its spicy cajun foods?
Oregon
Maine
Louisiana
New York
Louisiana