facts and symbols
What is the US currency called?
the US dollar
What can we find on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
stars with celebrities' names on them
Who is the current vice president of the USA?
Kamala Harris
What do Americans celebrate on the 4th of July?
Independence Day
How many states are part of the USA?
50
How many stars and stripes are on the American flag?
50 and 13
What is the building called, where the president of the US lives?
The White House
Which celebrity made the headlines this year, because he slapped someone at the Oscars?
Will Smith
Of all the American desserts there are, which one is their all-time favorite?
Apple pie
What is the second largest city in the USA?
Los Angeles
What is the capital of the USA?
Washington, D.C.
What is the name of the magic kingdom theme park located in Florida?
Walt Disney World Resort
Who was the first person to ever walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
There are differences between American and British English. What is the American word for 'head teacher'? Name it and spell it.
principal
Name the countries and oceans the US shares borders with. Use geographic directions!
North: Canada, East: Atlantic Ocean, South: Mexico, West: Pacific Ocean
The USA has got a national bird. Which bird is it?
bald eagle
On what exact date were the Twin Towers destroyed?
September 11th, 2001
Who was the very first president of the USA?
George Washington
What is the largest sports competition in the United States called? Name the sport.
The Superbowl, American football
Name the US' two longest rivers and the highest mountain range.
Missouri River, Mississippi River, Rocky Mountains
Which sport has been declared the US national sport?
baseball
What is the Statue of Liberty holding in her hand?
a torch
What is the name of the American swimmer, who won five gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Michael Phelps
At the moment, one of the most used slang words in the US is "cringe/cringey". Explain what it means in English.
something is disgusting, embarrassing or awkward
Name four US states that start with "N".
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota