USA quiz
Here are sample questions from the USA category. Think about each answer before revealing it – and then check how you'd do against real players in the app.
Since what year has "Time" magazine named a Person of the Year?
You can be off by 20 years.
1927
The title goes to the person, group, machine or idea that most influenced the world in the past year, for better or worse.
In which century did Martin Luther King live?
XX century
He lived from 1929 to 1968.
Where is the state of Kentucky located?
Kentucky
On which continent is the Colorado River?
- Africa
- South America
- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
Where is the state of Mississippi located?
Mississippi
Who is Bill Murray?
Many consider his role in "Groundhog Day" his greatest achievement. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation".
What is the capital of the state of Hawaii?
Honolulu is on the island of Oahu. Pearl Harbor is also within its area.
In which country was the weekly "Newsweek" founded?
The magazine was founded in 1933 under the name "News-Week". Its Polish edition has been published since 2001.
Who is Post Malone?
He became popular with the 2015 song "White Iverson".
How many U.S. presidents have been assassinated since World War II?
1
It was John F. Kennedy.
How many states make up the USA?
You can be off by 1.
50
Where is New York State located?
New York
In what year did the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center that brought down both towers take place?
You can be off by one year.
2001
In which century did George Washington, President of the USA live?
XVIII century
He lived from 1732 to 1799.
Who directed the 1969 film "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"?
The film is based on Horace McCoy's 1935 novel and tells of a grueling dance marathon during the Great Depression. Jane Fonda played the lead role.
In which US state is the Alamo Mission?
Texas
The Alamo is in San Antonio. In 1836, Texan rebels defended it against the Mexican army and all of them died, but the cry "Remember the Alamo!" later helped them win Texas's independence.
In which American city does the Willis Tower stand?
Until 2009 the building was called the Sears Tower. For more than 20 years after its opening in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world.
In what year was the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) founded?
1861
The charter was signed in April 1861, but because of the Civil War the first classes were not held until 1865.
Where is the state of Georgia located?
Georgia
Which US president delivered the famous Gettysburg Address in 1863?
The address lasted only about two minutes. It contained the words about government "of the people, by the people, for the people".
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