Explore U.S. Government, History, Geography, Pop Culture, Symbols & Famous Firsts
This 50 USA General Knowledge Quiz covers U.S. government, history, geography, holidays, symbols, inventions, famous people, and quirky facts. Each question includes four answer choices with the correct answer provided for self-checking.
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#1. What is the name of the U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
#2. What is the name of the U.S. space agency?
#3. Which U.S. state is the smallest by population?
#4. Which U.S. state is known as the “Land of Lincoln”?
#5. What is the name of the U.S. intelligence agency that collects foreign intelligence?
#6. Who was the first American to win a Nobel Prize?
#7. How many stars are on the American flag?
#8. Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
#9. Which U.S. state is home to the Everglades?
#10. What is the national bird of the United States?
#11. What is the name of the famous New York City train station with a beautiful celestial ceiling?
#12. Who was the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms?
#13. Which U.S. president is featured on the nickel?
#14. Which U.S. president was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre?
#15. Who wrote the novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”?
#16. What is the name of the famous annual horse race held in Kentucky?
#17. Which U.S. state is the leading producer of corn?
#18. What is the highest civilian award in the United States?
#19. Which U.S. city is known as “Music City”?
#20. Who was the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State?
#21. Which U.S. city is home to the headquarters of Microsoft?
#22. Which U.S. president was a famous movie actor before taking office?
#23. Which U.S. state is known as the “Sooners State”?
#24. Which U.S. president said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?
#25. What is the name of the U.S. national personification commonly depicted as a woman in a flowing gown?
#26. Which fast-food chain is known for the Big Mac?
#27. Who is on the U.S. $100 bill?
#28. What is the official language of the United States?
#29. Which U.S. state is famous for producing the most cheese?
#30. What is the most popular sport in the United States by viewership?
#31. Which state is known as the “Bluegrass State”?
#32. Which U.S. city is famous for Mardi Gras celebrations?
#33. Which U.S. state is known as the “Breadbasket of America”?
#34. What year was the U.S. Constitution written?
#35. Which U.S. president is on the dime?
#36. Which U.S. state was the last to join the Union?
#37. What does the “D.C.” stand for in Washington, D.C.?
#38. Which U.S. state is known as the “Gem State”?
#39. What is the name of the U.S. national debt clock display located in New York City?
#40. What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
#41. What year did the United States land the first man on the moon?
#42. Which U.S. state is known as the “Ocean State”?
#43. What is the name of the famous U.S. military academy in New York?
#44. Which U.S. state is known as the “Volunteer State”?
#45. What is the name of the longest highway in the United States?
#46. Which U.S. state is known for the Liberty Bell?
#47. Who painted “American Gothic”?
#48. What is the name of the U.S. national anthem?
#49. Which U.S. state is known as “The Last Frontier”?
#50. What is the name of the famous New York City street known for theaters?
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