USA quiz

1. The northern neighbour of the United States.

2. The southern neighbour of the United States.

3. The ocean which washes the USA in the west.

4. The capital of the United States.

5. The first capital of the United States.

6. The most important river of the USA.

7. One of the Great Lakes which lies completely on the US territory.

8. A mountain chain in the east of the country.

9. A mountain complex in the west of the United States.

10. The main geographical zones of the USA.

11. A statue which greets visitors to New York.

12. The name of the US flag.

13. The “youngest” state.

14. The largest state.

15. The chief executive of the United States.

16. Two main political parties.

17. The President’s residence in Washington D.C.

18. Two houses of the US Congress.

19. City – the centre of car industry.

20. City – the largest inland port.

21. City where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

22. City where jazz was born.

23. State known for Kennedy space centre and winter resorts.

24. Golden State.

25. The main crop grown by American farmers.

26. Wild West was a period of war among …

27. The lowest point in the USA.

28. A famous national park in the Rocky mountains.

29. The centre of movie production.

30. The author of the draft of the Declaration of Independence.

31. The president who never lived in the White House.

32. The building which dominates Washington skyline.

33. The main street in Manhattan.

34. The military heart of the United States.

35. The first permanent English colony in America.

36. The name of the ship which brought the Pilgrims to America.

37. The date when the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

38. The Civil War was a war between…

39. A famous bridge in San-Francisco harbour.

40. The number of colonies which proclaimed themselves independent from Britain.

41. The battle which decided the result of the War of Independence.

42. The name of the general who took Richmond during the Civil War and defeated the confederate troops.

43. The holiday celebrated on February 14.

44. The holiday which appeared due to perseverance of one woman.

45. Jack-o’-lantern is the symbol of…

46. Traditional Thanksgiving dishes.

47. Trees whose blossoming is celebrated as a festival in Washington D.C.

48. The heart of New York City.