QUIZ QUESTIONS ON U.S.A
The United States of America, often called the USA, is a vast and diverse country in North America. Renowned for its cultural tapestry, it spans 50 states, each with distinct landscapes, customs, and histories. The nation with its wide array of ethnicities, languages, and traditions is a global cultural hub. Its economic prowess and technological innovation have shaped the modern world. Iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Grand Canyon dot its landscape, reflecting both its historical significance and natural beauty. In this quiz on United States of America, we bring to you 100 questions on its Presidents, rivers, states, landmarks interspersed with a little bit of history and trivia. Explore the heart of America as you attempt this quiz.
Directions: In the 100 quiz questions on USA given below, four options have been given. Click on the option which you think is the RIGHT ANSWER to the question.
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1. Which of the following separates the USA from Russia? |
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2. In which state is Mt Denali, the highest mountain in North America, located? |
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3. Who was the primary author (who wrote the first draft) of the United States Declaration of Independence? |
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4. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the U.S.A.? |
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5. How many Presidents of the USA have been awarded the Nobel Prize? |
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6. Which is the SECOND most spoken language in the USA? |
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7. Who was the President of the USA at the time of atomic bombing of Japan? |
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8. Who served for the shortest period as the President of the USA? |
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9. Which of the following is the national mammal of the USA? |
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10. Which of the following was the first national park of the world? |
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11. Statues of how many US Presidents have been carved on Mt Rushmore? |
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12. Which river has carved out the famous Grand Canyon? |
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13. Which scientist was also one of the drafters of the US Declaration of Independence? |
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14. Who of the following was the President of the USA in 1969 when man first landed on moon? |
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15. How many Presidents of the USA have been assassinated till date? |
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16. Which is the largest state of the USA? |
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17. Who was the only person to be elected the President of the United States for a fourth term? |
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18. On which river has the Hoover Dam been constructed? |
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19. In which year did Hawaii become a state of the United States of America? |
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20. Which was the first satellite launched by the USA in 1958? |
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21. Which of these islands is now known as Liberty Island? |
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22. In which state is the Great Salt Lake located? |
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23. Which river originates from the Browers Spring? |
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24. Who was the President of the USA during the first world war? |
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25. Who was the author of the US National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner? |
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26. In which state is the famous Disneyland located? |
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27. Which is the smallest state in the USA? |
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28. The capital of which US State is named after the famous explorer Christopher Columbus? |
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29. How many lakes constitute the Great Lakes of North America, located on the border of USA with Canada? |
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30. Which of the following is the largest produced crop in USA? |
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31. In which state is Cape Canaveral, the rocket launch site of USA, located |
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32. Which state is known as the Lone Star State of USA? |
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33. Who was the first author from the USA to win the Nobel Prize for literature? |
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34. Which is the most populous state of the USA? |
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35. Who of the following is associated with the famous Gettysburg Address? |
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36. The Long Island is the part of which US State? |
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37. On what date were the twin towers of World Trade Centre destroyed in terrorist attack? |
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38. Which state of the United States of America is known as the Sunshine State? |
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39. In which year did Martin Luther King Jr deliver his famous speech titled, "I have a dream"? |
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40. Which President is attributed the famous quote, "My fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."? |
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41. Which is the tallest dam in the United States of America? |
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42. Which is the highest mountain of the contiguous United States of America? |
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43. Who was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize? |
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44. In which year did the American Civil War end? |
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45. Which river originates from Lake Itasca? |
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46. What position does USA occupy in the world in respect of population? |
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47. Which state of USA produces about 80 per cent of world's almonds? |
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48. Which city of the United States is the epicenter of automobile industry, earning it the nickname of "Motor City"? |
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49. Which US state has the highest crude oil reserves? |
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50. USA and Canada share the longest international boundary between two countries in the world. How long is the border? | |
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51. Who was the first American to go into space? | |
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52. Which amendment ended slavery in the United States of America? | |
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53. How many members does the Senate of the United States have? | |
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54. In which US State is the Mount Rushmore National Memorial located? | |
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55. How many Red stripes does the flag of the United States have? | |
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56. On the banks of which river is the Washington D.C., the capital of USA located? | |
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57. On what date was Pearl Harbor attacked by Japanese war planes in World War II? | |
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58. After whom are the headquarters of NASA in Washington D.C. officially named? | |
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59. In which US state is Death Valley located? | |
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60. Colorado, Utah, Arizona and which other US state form the Four Corners region of Southwestern United States? | |
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61. Which was the first US aircraft carrier ship? | |
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62. Which US city hosted the 1904 Olympic Games, the first ever Summer Olympics to be held in the USA? | |
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63. Which amendment granted voting rights to women in the US? | |
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64. In which city is the US Open tennis tournament held every year? | |
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65. Which US President is the author of the book The Audacity of Hope? | |
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66. How many persons have served as the President of the United States of America till 2023? | |
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67. Who was the first female US astronaut to go into space? | |
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68. Which of the following is the deepest lake in the United States of America? | |
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69. How many universities comprise the Ivy League? | |
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70. How many US Presidents have been elected for a second term? | |
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71. Who was the first Vice-President of United States of America? | |
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72. Whose image is found on a penny coin? | |
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73. Which US President is associated with historic landmark Monticello? | |
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74. What is the meaning of the motto of the USA, E Pluribus Unum? | |
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75. Which of the following is the largest airport in the United States of America? | |
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76. What type of natural feature is Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park? | |
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77. In which forest would you find General Sherman tree, the largest tree in the world? | |
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78. Which national park is known for a large cacti, that does not naturally grow anywhere else? | |
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79. What are the grasslands of North America known as? | |
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80. Who was the author of the pamphlet Common Sense, which advocated independence from Great Britain? | |
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81. Which day commemorates the announcement of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865? | |
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82. Which of the following is the world's largest international maritime exercise conducted by the US military? | |
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83. Which US President is associated with the story of "From Log Cabin to White House"? | |
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84. On which date does the new President of United States of America usually take oath? | |
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85. In which month is the Columbus Day observed in the USA? | |
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86. Which city was the temporary capital of USA from 1790 to 1800? | |
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87. In which state is the Everglades, a flooded grassland, located? | |
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88. Which US President was the first resident of the White House? | |
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89. In which state is the Presidential retreat, Camp David, located? | |
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90. Which US President was administered the oath of office on an aircraft, the Air Force One plane? | |
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91. In which year did George Washington become the first President of the USA? | |
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92. How many members does the US House of Representatives have? | |
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93. Which is the longest river of the United States of America? | |
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94. Which state has the longest international border with Mexico? | |
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95. Which American sportsperson has the most number of Olympic medals to his credit? | |
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96. Which city holds the annual Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, on New Year's Day every year? | |
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97. Which US State has the highest number of counties? | |
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98. Who of the following was the first female to be elected as the Speaker of the House of Representatives? | |
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99. What is the term of office of a senator? | |
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100. What is the annual salary of the US President as of 2023? | |