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