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