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1 The Capital Population Geography Politics History Holidays
2 10 What is the name of the famous collection of museums in Washington, D.C.? 10 What is the name of the famous collection of museums in Washington, D.C.? 10
3 20 Name the engineer who created a design of a new capital based on Versailles. 20 Name the engineer who created a design of a new capital based on Versailles. 20
4 30 This is the main business of the US capital. 30 This is the main business of the US capital. 30
5 40 This is the highest building in Washington. There is a law not to build houses higher than it is. 40 This is the highest building in Washington. There is a law not to build houses higher than it is. 40
6 50 What is the address of the White House in Washington? 50 What is the address of the White House in Washington? 50
7 60 The monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to an American President is nicknamed The Pencil. What is it? 60 The monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to an American President is nicknamed The Pencil. What is it? 60
8 10 The first people on the American continent came from there. 10 The first people on the American continent came from there. 10
9 20 About one-third of the Native Americans live there. 20 About one-third of the Native Americans live there. 20
10 30 Marks of Native American heritage can be found all over the U.S. – Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas. What is the name on the U.S. map which comes from the Algonkian Indian words meaning Big Water? 30 Marks of Native American heritage can be found all over the U.S. – Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas. What is the name on the U.S. map which comes from the Algonkian Indian words meaning Big Water? 30
11 40 From 1620 to 1820 by far the largest group of people to come to the USA came, not as willing immigrants, but against their will. They came from there. 40 From 1620 to 1820 by far the largest group of people to come to the USA came, not as willing immigrants, but against their will. They came from there. 40
12 50 This tribe consisted of fierce warriors. They surrounded their villages with wooden stockades to protect them from attack by their neighbors. They fought for the glory of their tribe and for the glory of individual warriors. 50 This tribe consisted of fierce warriors. They surrounded their villages with wooden stockades to protect them from attack by their neighbors. They fought for the glory of their tribe and for the glory of individual warriors. 50
13 60 The USA has the third-largest population in the world after these two countries. 60 The USA has the third-largest population in the world after these two countries. 60
14 10 Its highest peak is 4,418 meters high. 10 Its highest peak is 4,418 meters high. 10
15 20 Between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains there are the Central lowlands, called the prairie and the eastern lowlands called Between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains there are the Central lowlands, called the prairie and the eastern lowlands called... 20
16 30 In it the U.S. ranks fourth among the nations after Russia, Canada and China. What is it? 30 In it the U.S. ranks fourth among the nations after Russia, Canada and China. What is it? 30
17 40 Name the five Great Lakes between the USA and Canada. 40 Name the five Great Lakes between the USA and Canada. 40
18 50 The second largest river in the world after the Nile flowing south to the Gulf of Mexico is called The second largest river in the world after the Nile flowing south to the Gulf of Mexico is called... 50
19 60 The world-famous Niagara falls are situated on the Niagara River between these two lakes. 60 The world-famous Niagara falls are situated on the Niagara River between these two lakes. 60
20 10 Congress consists of 100 senators (2 from each state) and 435 representatives (the number from each state depends on it) 10 Congress consists of 100 senators (2 from each state) and 435 representatives (the number from each state depends on it) 10
21 20 Within the national government power is divided among three branches. Name them. 20 Within the national government power is divided among three branches. Name them. 20
22 30 The President of the USA is the head of the country and of this branch. 30 The President of the USA is the head of the country and of this branch. 30
23 40 This system established by the Constitution, is meant to prevent any branch from having too much power. 40 This system established by the Constitution, is meant to prevent any branch from having too much power. 40
24 50 Name the two political parties in the U.S. and say what animals symbolize each party. 50 Name the two political parties in the U.S. and say what animals symbolize each party. 50
25 60 This amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote. 60 This amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote. 60
26 10 In 1773, to protest a new tax, Bostonians, dressed as Indians, threw 400 crates of British tea into the Boston Harbor. This event was called In 1773, to protest a new tax, Bostonians, dressed as Indians, threw 400 crates of British tea into the Boston Harbor. This event was called... 10
27 20 On the U.S. flag there are 13 stripes and 50 stars. Why? 20 On the U.S. flag there are 13 stripes and 50 stars. Why? 20
28 30 More Americans died in this war than in all other wars combined. 30 More Americans died in this war than in all other wars combined. 30
29 40 The date of aprovement of the declaration of Independence. 40 The date of aprovement of the declaration of Independence. 40
30 50 What period of the U.S. history is described in the novel Gone with the Wind? 50 What period of the U.S. history is described in the novel Gone with the Wind? 50
31 60 Give the names of the three ships on which Christopher Columbus made his voyage to America. 60 Give the names of the three ships on which Christopher Columbus made his voyage to America. 60
32 10 The most important American holiday is the 4th of July. Many people celebrate it by having picnics and, at night, watching fireworks. 10 The most important American holiday is the 4th of July. Many people celebrate it by having picnics and, at night, watching fireworks. 10
33 20 It is not an official holiday but a special day. The windows of many houses have jack-o- lanterns. Here and there you can hear trick or treat. 20 It is not an official holiday but a special day. The windows of many houses have jack-o- lanterns. Here and there you can hear trick or treat. 20
34 30 The most popular official and religious holiday. Its an important time for giving gifts which are brought with a special person popular especially with children. 30 The most popular official and religious holiday. Its an important time for giving gifts which are brought with a special person popular especially with children. 30
35 40 It is usually the 4th Thursday of November. The Americans have a big feast thanking God for good crops and everything good in life. 40 It is usually the 4th Thursday of November. The Americans have a big feast thanking God for good crops and everything good in life. 40
36 50 It is not an official holiday. People send special greeting cards to those they love. They dont sign their names on the cards. 50 It is not an official holiday. People send special greeting cards to those they love. They dont sign their names on the cards. 50
37 60 This U.S. legal holiday – held every four years – falls on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. 60 This U.S. legal holiday – held every four years – falls on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. 60
38 Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution
39 Pierre Charles LEnfant Pierre Charles LEnfant
40 government government
41 the Capitol the Capitol
42 1600, Pennsylvania Avenue
43 Washington Monument Washington Monument
44 Asia Asia
45 on reservations on reservations
46 Mississippi Mississippi
47 West Africa West Africa
48 Iroquois Iroquois
49 China, India China, India
50 Cordillera Cordillera
51 the Mississippi Valley the Mississippi Valley
52 territory-size territory-size
53 Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario
54 Mississippi Mississippi
55 Erie and Ontario Erie and Ontario
56 the size of the states population the size of the states population
57 legislative, legislative,executive,judicial
58 executive executive
59 the system of checks and balances the system of checks and balances
60 Democrats: donkey; Republicans: elephant
61 the 19th Amendment the 19th Amendment
62 the Boston Tea Party the Boston Tea Party
63 because originally there were 13 colonies and now there are 50 states because originally there were 13 colonies and now there are 50 states
64 the Civil War the Civil War
65 4 July, July, 1776
66 the Civil War and Reconstruction the Civil War and Reconstruction
67 Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
68 Independence Day Independence Day
69 Halloween Halloween
70 Christmas Christmas
71 Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day
72 St. Valentines Day St. Valentines Day
73 Election Day Election Day
74 AUCTION AUCTION
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