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