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Question 1: Which animal is on the U.S. quarter (25¢) coin?
A) Eagle
B) Bear
C) Horse
D) Rabbit
Explanation: The bald eagle is a symbol of America.
Question 2: What is the famous Japanese cherry blossom event held in Washington, D.C.?
A) Festival of Flowers
B) Cherry Blossom Festival
C) Tulip Time
D) Petal Parade
Explanation: The U.S. and Japan gifted cherry trees to D.C.
Question 3: Which U.S. state is shaped like a mitten?
A) Florida
B) Michigan
C) Alabama
D) Maine
Explanation: Michigan’s lower peninsula looks like a mitten.
Question 4: The Liberty Bell is in which city?
A) Philadelphia
B) Boston
C) New York
D) Washington, D.C.
Explanation: A symbol of U.S. independence.
Question 5: Where do you find the U.S. Capitol building?
A) New York
B) Philadelphia
C) Washington, D.C.
D) Chicago
Explanation: It’s where Congress meets.
Question 6: What is the national sport once designated by Congress?
A) American Football
B) Basketball
C) Baseball
D) Soccer
Explanation: Baseball is known as "America’s pastime."
Question 7: What is the official flower of the U.S.?
A) Rose
B) Daisy
C) Sunflower
D) Oak leaf
Explanation: The rose was chosen in 1986.
Question 8: What is the largest lake by surface area entirely within the U.S.?
A) Lake Tahoe
B) Lake Erie
C) Lake Michigan
D) Lake Powell
Explanation: Lake Michigan is fully within the U.S.
Question 9: In which state is Mount Rushmore located?
A) Wyoming
B) Montana
C) South Dakota
D) Colorado
Explanation: Four presidents’ faces are carved in stone.
Question 10: Which U.S. president is on the $100 bill?
A) George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) Benjamin Franklin
Explanation: While not a president, Franklin is on the $100.
Question 11: What color are the stars on the U.S. flag?
A) Red
B) White
C) Blue
D) Gold
Explanation: White stars represent the states.
Question 12: Which territory is not a U.S. state?
A) Puerto Rico
B) California
C) Arizona
D) Vermont
Explanation: Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, not a state.
Question 13: Mount McKinley is the older name for which mountain?
A) Mount Rainier
B) Denali
C) Mount Whitney
D) Mount Elbert
Explanation: Alaska’s highest peak was renamed Denali.
Question 14: Which state is famous for oranges?
A) California
B) Florida
C) Texas
D) Oregon
Explanation: Florida is known for orange juice and citrus.
Question 15: What popular U.S. monument was a gift from France?
A) Golden Gate Bridge
B) Statue of Liberty
C) Mount Rushmore
D) Hoover Dam
Explanation: France gifted it in 1886.
Question 16: Which state is nicknamed “The Sunshine State”?
A) California
B) Nevada
C) Florida
D) Arizona
Explanation: Florida’s nickname is “Sunshine State.”
Question 17: Which U.S. city is built on islands?
A) New York City
B) Los Angeles
C) Denver
D) Houston
Explanation: NYC includes Manhattan, Staten Island, etc.
Question 18: What does D.C. stand for in Washington, D.C.?
A) District of Columbia
B) Democracy City
C) District of Capital
D) Division of Congress
Explanation: “District of Columbia” refers to federal territory.
Question 19: Which U.S. state has the most volcanoes?
A) California
B) Hawaii
C) Alaska
D) Washington
Explanation: Alaska has over 130 volcanoes.
Question 20: On what day do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
A) Fourth Thursday in November
B) First Monday in October
C) December 25
D) February 14
Explanation: It’s the fourth Thursday in November.
Question 21: What is the U.S. national anthem?
A) America the Beautiful
B) God Bless America
C) The Star-Spangled Banner
D) My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Explanation: Written during the War of 1812.
Question 22: Which U.S. city is famous for deep-dish pizza?
A) New York City
B) Chicago
C) New Orleans
D) Seattle
Explanation: Chicago is famous for its deep-dish pizza.
Question 23: What is the largest city (by population) in the U.S.?
A) Los Angeles
B) Chicago
C) New York City
D) Houston
Explanation: NYC has over 8 million residents.
Question 24: Which U.S. river is the longest entirely in one state?
A) Colorado River
B) Mississippi River
C) Yellowstone River
D) Trinity River (Texas)
Explanation: The Trinity River flows entirely in Texas.
Question 25: Which state has the most national parks?
A) California
B) Alaska
C) Utah
D) Arizona
Explanation: Alaska has the most by total area.
Question 26: The Great Plains cover parts of which region?
A) East Coast
B) East Coast
C) Central U.S.
D) Southeast
Explanation: This region spans several central U.S. states.
Question 27: Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote?
A) New York
B) Wyoming
C) California
D) Texas
Explanation: Wyoming approved it in 1869.
Question 28: How many stripes does the U.S. flag have?
A) 13
B) 50
C) 7
D) 25
Explanation: Represents the original 13 colonies.
Question 29: Which U.S. landmark is a giant redwood?
A) Sequoia National Park
B) Joshua Tree
C) Everglades
D) Death Valley
Explanation: Home to the largest trees by volume.
Question 30: What is NASA’s famous test satellite?
A) Breakfast
B) Voyager
C) Apollo
D) Hubble
Explanation: The Hubble Space Telescope is a landmark mission.
Question 31: What meal is called the most important of the day?
A) Breakfast
B) Lunch
C) Dinner
D) Supper
Explanation: Breakfast starts the day.
Question 32: Which U.S. sport has the team called the “Green Bay Packers”?
A) Baseball
B) Football
C) Basketball
D) Soccer
Explanation: They are an NFL football team.
Question 33: Which USA state tree is the sequoia?
A) California
B) Oregon
C) Nevada
D) Washington
Explanation: California’s state tree is the sequoia.
Question 34: What is the national mammal of the U.S.?
A) Bald Eagle
B) Buffalo
C) Grizzly Bear
D) Coyote
Explanation: The bison (buffalo) was declared national mammal in 2016.
Question 35: What ocean is on the U.S.'s west coast?
A) Atlantic
B) Pacific
C) Arctic
D) Indian
Explanation: West coast states border the Pacific Ocean.
Question 36: Who is featured on the U.S. $5 bill?
A) Lincoln
B) Washington
C) Jefferson
D) Roosevelt
Explanation: Abraham Lincoln is on the $5.
Question 37: Which festival in New Orleans celebrates spring flavors?
A) Jazz Fest
B) Film Fest
C) Cherry Blossom Fest
D) Grapevine Fest
Explanation: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Question 38: Which U.S. state is the largest by area?
A) California
B) Texas
C) Alaska
D) Montana
Explanation: Alaska is the largest by far.
Question 39: What animal is on the U.S. nickel (5¢)?
A) Eagle
B) Buffalo
C) Bear
D) Beaver
Explanation: The Buffalo nickel was used 1913–1938 and inspired designs.
Question 40: What U.S. state was the last to join the Union?
A) Alaska
B) Hawaii
C) New Mexico
D) Arizona
Explanation: Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959.
Question 41:Which national park spans parts of Arizona and Utah?
A) Grand Canyon
B) Yellowstone
C) Zion
D) Yosemite
Explanation: The Grand Canyon lies mainly in Arizona, some in Utah.
Question 42: What’s the official motto on U.S. money?
A) E Pluribus Unum
B) In God We Trust
C) United We Stand
D) Liberty Forever
Explanation: Added to money in 1956.
Question 43: Which city invented the cheesesteak sandwich?
A) New York
B) Philadelphia
C) Chicago
D) Memphis
Explanation: Philadelphia is famous for cheesesteaks.
Question 44: Which U.S. city is known as “The Windy City”?
A) Chicago
B) Boston
C) Denver
D) Seattle
Explanation: Nicknamed for weather and politics.
Question 45: Which U.S. state is famous for lobster?
A) Maine
B) Virginia
C) Florida
D) Oregon
Explanation: Maine’s coast is famous for lobster.
Question 46: Which U.S. president appeared on the penny?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Franklin Roosevelt
D) John F. Kennedy
Explanation: Lincoln is on the penny since 1909.
Question 47: What U.S. holiday is on November 11?
A) Memorial Day
B) Veterans Day
C) Thanksgiving
D) Labor Day
Explanation: Honors military veterans.
Question 48: What landmark connects San Francisco to Marin County?
A) Golden Gate Bridge
B) Bay Bridge
C) Brooklyn Bridge
D) Mackinac Bridge
Explanation: Iconic orange suspension bridge.
Question 49: Which U.S. state is known for its bourbon whiskey?
A) Tennessee
B) Kentucky
C) Colorado
D) Missouri
Explanation: Bourbon is often called “America’s native spirit”.
Question 50: What animal is the symbol of the Republican Party?
A) Donkey
B) Lion
C) Elephant
D) Bear
Explanation: The elephant represents the GOP.
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