AMERICAN TRIVIA

Directions

● At home or at school, answer as many questions as you can on a sheet of paper.

● On your sheet of paper, write the number of the slide and the answer next to it.

● You can look for the anwers individually or in team. Don't forget to write the names!

● Hand back your paper or send it by email to your English teacher.

● You will win:○ 5 points for True/False○ 10 points for Multiple Choice○ 15 points for Fill in the Blank

● The pupil or the team with the most points wins!

In what state is the Grand Canyon located?

A. WyomingB. CaliforniaC.ArizonaD.Alaska

What is the capital of the US?

What now famous singer was originally in the band Destiny’s Child?

A.RihannaB.Christina Aguilera C.Fergie D.Jennifer LopezE. Beyonce

Which food is associated with the South?

A.Cheese SteakB.Deep Dish PizzaC.BarbecueD.Crab Cakes

How do you greet friends in America?

Hint: Equivalent in France is kisses on the cheek

What as the last state to join the US?

A.HawaiiB.CaliforniaC.GeorgiaD.Florida

If someone says “Hi, how are you?” How should you respond?

When it’s noon in New York, what time is it in San Francisco?

What American singer was not born in the US?

A.Bruno MarsB.KhalidC.Nicki MinajD.Kanye West

Peanut Butter is an American invention

True or False ?

What are the names of the two main political parties?

A.Patriots and Unions

B.Green Party and Independents

C.Democrats and Republicans

Who was the first US president?

A.Abraham LincolnB.George WashingtonC.Alexander HamiltonD.Jimmy Carter

The US is located in South America?

TRUE

or

FALSE

The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame is located in what city?

A.PhiladelphiaB.New YorkC.ChicagoD.ClevelandE. Kansas City

“Subs,” “Po Boys,” and “Hoagies” are all kinds of _____________

A.Rock BandsB.Basketball TeamsC.City nicknamesD.Sandwiches

What is the most common nickname of the American flag?

A.The Star Spangled Banner

B.The Blue, White, and Red

C.The Christopher Columbus

How many stars and how many stripes are on the American flag?

_____ Stars_____ Stripes

Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

A.During a paradeB.On a boat C.While drivingD.At a theatre

When someone sneezes, what do you say?

What is the approximate population of the USA?

A.290 millionB.325 millionC.168 millionD.430 million

In which city was Jazz music invented?

A.NashvilleB.New OrleansC.AtlantaD.Chicago

“Pop” is the slang word in the Midwest for which food item?

A.CandyB.BeerC.SodaD.Chewing Gum

The holiday when people go Trick-or-treating is __________

The song Bohemian Rhapsody is by which band?

A.The BeatlesB.Queen C.Bon Jovi D.AC/DCE. Aerosmith

Name 5 American States.

What is the expectation for tipping at restaurants?

A.You don’t need to tip, just pay the bill

B.5-7% if you really liked the restaurant

C.15-20% on averageD.40-50% almost always

What geographic region is New England in?

A.The NortheastB.The SoutheastC.The Middle of the

countryD.The West Coast

America’s first professional baseball team was in which city?

A.New YorkB.ChicagoC.CincinnatiD.Boston

Name 2 foods commonly eaten on Thanksgiving.

Who sings this song?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA

PART 1: What is Mount Rushmore?

A.A volcano that has exploded twice

B.The highest mountain in the US

C.A monument to several presidents

PART 2: Whose faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?