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 was the very first president of the USA?
George Washington
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? What do they stand for?
50 and 13
states and first British colonies
September 11th, 2001
Who is popstar Taylor Swift currently dating?
Travis Kelce
Explain what the popular expression 'no cap' means in English and what it is used for.
The expression no cap is slang meaning “no lie” or “for real,” often used to emphasize someone is not exaggerating about something hard to believe.
What is the second largest city in the USA?
Los Angeles
What do the letters in the NRA stand for?
National Rifle Association
On which floors are the observatories of the ESB? Bonus: Which floor was I on in 2014?
86th and 102nd
86th
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
What is the name of the US most visited theme park located in Florida?
Walt Disney World Resort
Who is currently considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time?
Simone Biles
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 name of the prison island in the north of San Francisco?
Alcatraz Island
Which movie was the most successful in German cinemas this year?
Inside Out 2
Of all the American desserts there are, which one is their all-time favorite?
Apple Pie
Name four US states that start with "N".
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota