Geography
What is the largest state in America?
Alaska
What day was the Declaration of Independence signed? (100 bonus points for year)
July 4, 1776
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
What food matches this description
"Graham Crackers layered with chocolate and marshmallow which has melted over a fire"
Smore
What holiday occurs the day before Black Friday?
Thanksgiving
What is the longest river in the US?
Mississippi River
In what decade did the U.S. Civil War start?
1860s (1861)
Name a significant tourist site in Arizona?
Grand Canyon
What state is the barbecue capital of the US?
Texas
Once a year Chicago dyes its river green. For which holiday are they celebrating?
St. Patricks Day
What state borders the Rio grande?
Texas
Who was the only president to resign?
Richard Nixon
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
What city is known for deep dish pizza?
Chicago
Which religion inspires Mardi Gras, a large celebration taking place in New Orleans, Lousiana each spring?
Christianity
What is the capital of New York State?
Albany
What are the four presidents atop Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the famous dam in Nevada?
Hoover Dam
What do Americans put on their sweet potatoes when making a sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving?
Marshmallows
Many states have renamed this holiday as "Indigenous Peoples Day". What is the holiday still called by the Federal Government?
Columbus Day
Name 2 mountain ranges in America
Answers can vary
Rocky Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, etc.
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
Name 5 national parks
Answers can vary
Zion, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Hot Springs, etc.
In which state are you most likely to find gumbo?
Louisiana
Which Federal Holiday is only celebrated once every four years?
Inauguration Day