Quiz about America

General Knowledge Quiz About The USA

• Teacher:
• Z.V.Tskhovrebova.

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Who discovered America and when did it happen?

• Christopher Columbus in 1492
• Amerigo Vespucci in1362
• Miklouho Maclay in 1862
• Marco Polo in 1674

What are the first English settlers who came to America in 1620 called?

• The pilgrims
• The settlers
• The newcomers

How many states are there in America?

• 51
• 49
• 47
• 50

What is the national symbol of America?

• The rose
• The bald eagle
• The shamrock
• The thistle

The American flag has:

• 13 stripes
• 15 stripes
• 30 stripes
• 50 stripes

What are the two major parties in the USA?

• The Republicans and the Democrats
• The Republics and the Socialists
• The Democrats and the Socialists
• The Conservationists and the Democrats

In which year was the independence from England declared?

• 1776
• 1876
• 1676
• 1778

Which president freed the slaves?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Martin Luther King
• John Kennedy
• Abraham Lincoln

Who was the first president of the USA?

• Abracham Lincoln
• George Washington
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Robert Kennedy

Who was the civil rights leader who fought through non-violent action?

• Thomas Paine
• Martin Luther King
• John Kennedy

What does IMF stand for?

• International Monetary Foundation
• International Monetary Fund
• Internal Monetary Foundation
• Internal Monetary Fund

What organization tries to find solutions to world problems and disputes?

• The United Nations
• IMF
• UNICEF
• Green Peace

Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

• John Glenn
• Jim Lowell
• Neil Armstrong

What is the largest city in America?

• Washington, D.C.
• New York
• Los Angeles
• Chicago

Where is the White House located?

• New York
• Washington, D.C.
• Houston
• Chicago

What is the monetary unit of the USA?

• The rouble
• The dollar
• The uro
• The pound

What sport is very popular in the USA?

• Football
• Skating
• Soccer
• Baseball

What do Americans celebrate on July 4 th?

• Flag Day
• The Revolution
• The Discovery of America
• Independence Day

Who is eligible for the office of President?

• Anyone whose children are American
• Whoever served the army
• A natural born citizen
• An alien

Disneyland is…

• The Empire State Building
• The world-famous amusement park for children
• The well-known centre of films
• The seat of the US parliament

Correct Answers:

1- a

8- b

2- a

3- d

15-b

9- d

4- b

10- b

16- b

17- d

11- a

5- a

18- d

12- a

6- b

19- c

13-c

7- a

20- b

14- a