USA-Here we come
Which currency is used in the US?
The currency is the US dollar.
What is the nickname of New York?
It's Big Apple.
What can you usually find in the hallways of American schools?
There are lockers in the hallways.
What's the capital of California?
The capital is Sacramento.
Which city has a famous carnival?
What is its name?
New Orleans has the famous Mardi Gras carnival.
Where do you find lots of fog?
You find lots of fog in the San Francisco Bay.
Name the big park in Manhattan.
It's called Central Park.
How long do you go to school in the US?
They go to school for 12 years.
Name three other cities in California.
San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San José, Eureka, Monterey, Santa Barbara, ...
What was the name of the hurricane that hit New Orleans in 2005?
What is the name of the chain of mountains in the west of the US?
They are called the Rocky Mountains.
Which suspension bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn?
Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn.
How do Juniors and Seniors finish their school year?
They have a dance called prom.
What’s California’s neighbouring country?
It's Mexico.
What is the Trail of Tears?
The Trail of Tears was the forced relocation of about 100,000 American Indians from their eastern lands to the west in the 1830s.
Why does the American flag have 50 stars and 13 stripes?
The 50 stars represent the 50 US states, the 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
Who gifted the Statue of Liberty to the US? Where exactly in New York can you visit it?
It was a gift from France. It stands on Liberty Island which is located in New York Harbor and can only be reached by ferry.
How do you call the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year of high school in the US?
They are called Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior.
Some of the world’s biggest trees are in California. How do you call them?
They are called Redwoods.
Who was Rosa Parks? What did she do?
She was a Civil Rights Movement figure. She refused to give up her seat on a bus.
How many continental time zones exist in the US?
There are 4 continental time zones (plus 2 for Alska and Hawaii).
Name the 5 boroughs on New York.
The five boroughs of New York City are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
How does the school day start in American schools?
It starts with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Name the hottest place in CA.
It's Death Valley.
Which states belong to the Deep South?
The Deep South encompasses the following states:
Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.