Geography
History
Landmarks
Foods
Holidays
100
What is the largest state in America?
Alaska
100
What day was the Declaration of Independence signed? (200 bonus points for the correct year)
July 4, 1776
100
What is the name of this bridge in San Francisco?
Golden Gate Bridge
100
What food matches this description
"Graham Crackers layered with chocolate and marshmallow which has melted over a fire"
Smores
100
What holiday occurs the day before Black Friday?
Thanksgiving
200
What is the longest river in the US?
Mississippi River
200
What is America's official language?
There is none!
200
What is the name of the monument located in the center of Washington DC?
Washington Monument
200
What state is the barbecue capital of the US?
Texas
200
Once a year Chicago dyes its river green. For which holiday are they celebrating?
St. Patricks Day
300
Name 2 mountain ranges in America
Answers can vary
Rocky Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Sierra Nevada, etc.
300
At the time of his death in 1963, who was the fourth American president to be assasinated?
John F. Kennedy
300
What landmark would immigrants of the early 20th century see when arriving by boat to New York City? (Bonus 100 points - what was the name of the island immigrants first landed on?)
Statue of Liberty
300
What city is known for deep dish pizza?
Chicago
300
Which religion inspires Mardi Gras, a large celebration taking place in New Orleans, Lousiana each spring?
Christianity
400
What is the capital of New York State?
Albany
400
Who are the four presidents atop Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
400
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
400
What do Americans put on their sweet potatoes when making a sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving?
Marshmallows
400
On February 2nd, Americans rely on which animal to determine how long winter will last? When it leaves its den and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter, however if it does not see its shadow, then spring will arrive early.
Groundhog
His name is Punxsutawney Phil.
500
What are the five great lakes? (100 points for each one correct)
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior
(1/5 of all fresh water in the world is in the great lakes)
500
What was the name of the mission that landed the first humans on the moon? (Bonus 200 points - what year was the moon landing)
Apollo 11
1969
500
Name 5 national parks
Answers can vary
Zion, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Hot Springs, etc.
500
In which state are you most likely to find gumbo and jambalaya?
Louisiana
500
Which Federal Holiday is only celebrated once every four years?
Inauguration Day