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