American Culture Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of American Traditions and Values

Question 1

What is our American flag called?

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Stars and Stripes

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Union Jack

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Tricolor

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Maple Leaf

Question 2

Which is important to Americans?

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Being independent

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Being together

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Following the leader

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Giving up easily

Question 3

What is our special day to celebrate being our own country?

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Independence Day

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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Memorial Day

Question 4

Which of these is a famous symbol of the United States?

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Statue of Liberty

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Eiffel Tower

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Great Wall of China

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Colosseum

Question 5

In America, what is the usual way we say hello to someone we meet?

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By shaking their hand

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By bowing our heads

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By giving them a kiss on the cheek

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By giving them a hug

Question 6

What event in American history led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

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The American Revolution

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The Boston Tea Party

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The French and Indian War

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The writing of the Constitution

Question 7

Are there both mountains and deserts in the United States?

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Yes, there are both mountains and deserts in the United States.

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No, there are not both mountains and deserts in the United States.

Question 8

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of what?

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American freedom and independence

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The American dream

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The power of the American military

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The beauty of the American landscape

Question 9

What is the first line of the American national anthem?

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Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,

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My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty,

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America the beautiful, from sea to shining sea,

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God bless America, land that I love,

Question 10

What is the name of the huge canyon in the southwestern United States?

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Grand Canyon

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Yosemite Valley

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Death Valley

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Monument Valley

Question 11

Who invented the light bulb?

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Thomas Edison

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Albert Einstein

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Isaac Newton

Question 12

What color is the background on America's flag?

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White

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 13

Which of these is a famous landmark in America?

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Statue of Liberty

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Eiffel Tower

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Great Wall of China

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Sydney Opera House

Question 14

What do Americans say to show their love for their country?

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Gettysburg Address

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The Bill of Rights

Question 15

Which document declared America's independence from England?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Gettysburg Address

Question 16

What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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My Country, 'Tis of Thee

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God Bless America

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America the Beautiful

Question 17

What is the name of the largest national park in the United States?

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Yellowstone National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Yosemite National Park

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Everglades National Park

Question 18

Who is a famous American inventor?

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Thomas Edison

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Albert Einstein

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Charles Darwin

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Marie Curie

Question 19

Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 20

Which city is known as the "Big Apple"?

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

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San Francisco

Question 21

Who is known as the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 22

Which of these is not an essential American value?

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Laziness

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Freedom

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Honesty

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Respect for others

Question 23

What is the name of the song that is sung before a baseball game?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Bless America

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My Country, 'Tis of Thee

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America the Beautiful

Question 24

What is the name of the celebration where people eat turkey and celebrate with family and friends?

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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New Year's Day

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Halloween

Question 25

What is the name of the money used in America?

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Dollar

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Pound

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Euro

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Yen

Question 26

Who is known as the 'Father of the Civil Rights Movement'?

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Abraham Lincoln

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Rosa Parks

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George Washington

Question 27

Who is the leader of the United States?

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The President

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The King

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The Mayor

Question 28

Which author wrote the book about Huckleberry Finn and Jim's journey down the Mississippi River?

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Mark Twain

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Ernest Hemingway

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Maya Angelou

Question 29

What is the name of the holiday celebrated in November with a big meal and time with family?

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Thanksgiving

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Memorial Day

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Independence Day

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Christmas

Question 30

Who is known as the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 31

Which of these is an important value that many Americans believe in?

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Freedom

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Authority

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Tradition

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Conformity

Question 32

What is the name of the city where the leaders of the United States work?

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Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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San Francisco

Question 33

Which of these is a tall, green statue in New York City?

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Statue of Liberty

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Great Wall of China

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Eiffel Tower

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Sydney Opera House

Question 34

What is the name of the language that most people in the United States speak?

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English

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Spanish

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French

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Chinese

Question 35

Which of these is a sport that is played with a bat and a ball and is popular in the United States?

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Baseball

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Soccer

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Cricket

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Rugby

Question 36

Which of these is a popular American sport that uses a ball?

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Football

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Cricket

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Rugby

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Lacrosse

Question 37

What is the animal that represents the United States?

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Eagle

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Lion

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Bear

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Wolf

Question 38

In which month do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

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November

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December

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July

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April

Question 39

Which of these is a famous statue in New York City?

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Statue of Liberty

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Taj Mahal

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Great Wall of China

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Eiffel Tower

Question 40

Which ocean is on the west coast of the United States?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 41

What is the name of the song that is sung before important events in America?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Save the Queen

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La Marseillaise

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The Internationale

Question 42

What statue is a symbol of freedom and welcome for people coming to America?

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The Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of David

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Great Sphinx

Question 43

What holiday do we celebrate with fireworks and barbecues?

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Independence Day

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Christmas

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Memorial Day

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Thanksgiving

Question 44

Who is known as the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 45

What food is a favorite at American cookouts and sporting events?

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Hamburgers

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Pizza

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Tacos

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Sushi

Question 46

What type of money do we use in the United States?

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Dollars

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Euros

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Pounds

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Yen

Question 47

What are three important industries in the United States?

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Farming, making computers, and welcoming tourists

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Fishing, building cars, and playing baseball

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Mining, teaching, and cooking

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Singing, dancing, and acting

Question 48

What are the colors of the American flag?

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Red, white, and blue

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Green, yellow, and orange

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Purple, pink, and yellow

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Black, white, and gray

Question 49

What important event ended slavery in the United States?

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The Civil War

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The Boston Tea Party

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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The first Thanksgiving

Question 50

What is the name of the paper that said America was no longer ruled by Great Britain?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Gettysburg Address

Question 51

What is the name of the highest mountain in America?

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Mount Denali

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Mount Everest

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Mount Whitney

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Pike's Peak

Question 52

What is the song that is sung before a baseball game?

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Star-Spangled Banner

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God Save the Queen

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La Marseillaise

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Rule, Britannia!

Question 53

Which state has the most mountains?

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Alaska

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California

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Texas

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Florida

Question 54

What is the big green lady holding in her hand?

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A torch

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An apple

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A book

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A flag

Question 55

What language do we speak in America?

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English

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Spanish

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French

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Portuguese

Question 56

What animal is a symbol of America?

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The bald eagle

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The maple leaf

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The Union Jack

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The fleur-de-lis

Question 57

What kind of money do we use in the United States?

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Dollar

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Euro

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Pound sterling

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Yen

Question 58

What was the first Thanksgiving feast called?

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The Plymouth Feast

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The American Feast

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The Harvest Feast

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The Autumn Feast

Question 59

What is the name of the American flag with 50 white stars and 13 red and white stripes?

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Stars and Stripes

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Union Jack

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Tricolour

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Maple Leaf

Question 60

Which of these natural wonders is located in the United States?

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The Grand Canyon

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The Amazon Rainforest

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The Great Barrier Reef

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Mount Everest

Question 61

Which song is sung as the American national anthem?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Save the Queen

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La Marseillaise

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O Canada

Question 62

Which of these authors is known for writing American literature?

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Mark Twain

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Charles Dickens

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Jane Austen

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Victor Hugo

Question 63

What is the name of the money used in the United States?

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Dollar

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Euro

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Pound

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Yen

Question 64

What was the first official Thanksgiving celebration called?

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The Pilgrim's Thanksgiving

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The Thanksgiving Feast

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The Great Thanksgiving Dinner

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The American Thanksgiving