American And British Culture Quiz Part Ii

1 American and British Culture Quiz Compiled by Dr. Kriangkrai Yaikhong 1. English is the nation's official language. The right answer was : False 2. The District of Columbia is not one of the 50 states. The right answer was : True 3. The white-skinned population is officially referred to as European. The right answer was : False (Caucasian) 4. Boston was the nation's first capital city. The right answer was : False (Philadelphia) 5. Two presidents were called Roosevelt and two George Bush. The right answer was : True 6. Originally, Halloween is an American tradition. The right answer was : False (Celtic) 7. Virginia was named after Queen Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen. The right answer was : True 8. Texas is the only mainland state in the USA to have been an independent republic. The right answer was : True 9. Fox is the name of a commercial television channel. The right answer was : True 10. State and religion are not separate in the USA. The right answer was : False 11. Santa Claus, in America. Who travels on a reindeer-pulled sledge on Christmas Eve from the North Pole ? 12. Native American. What is the name given to a person of Indian descent ? 13. Hawaii. What state did surfing originate in ? 14. Andy Warhol. Who promoted Lou Reed's the Velvet Underground rock band in the late 60s ? 15. Salt Lake City, Utah. What place did Mormon leader, Brigham Young, qualify as 'the right place' to found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ? 16. Fort Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Where did Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie die a heroic death by not surrounding to Santa Anna and his 4,000 Mexican soldiers ? 17. American Football. In what sport does a team consist of over 40 players while only 11 can play on the field at any one time ?

2 18. High School. What is the American name for the last four years of secondary school ? 19. Garth Brooks. What country singer attracted 250,000 people with a free concert in Central Park in 1997 ? 20. Geronimo. Who was the last chief and war leader of the Chiricahua Apache Indians ? 21. The national motto is ... In God We Trust. 22. The fastest-growing ethnic group is ... The Hispanic. 3. The American flag is known as ... The Stars and Stripes. 24. How low is the lowest point in the country, in Death Valley ? 86 meters below sea level. 25. How many conferences are there in the NBA, National Basketball Association ? Two : Eastern and Western 26. The symbol and mascot of the Democratic Party is the ... Donkey 27. Which city is nicknamed Motor City ? Detroit. 28. The Statue of Liberty was given to the USA as a token of friendship by ... France. 29. The country's first religion is ... Protestantism. 30. FD Roosevelt was elected ... Four times. 31. The 2004 box office best-seller, 'The Da Vinci Code', was written by Dan _____ The right answer was : Brown 32. Francis Coppola's daughter triumphed with her own Oscar-winning masterpiece, 'Lost In Translation'. But what's her first name ? The right answer was : Sofia 33. His 2004 best-selling original album as well as his tribute movie, Ray, were released after his death. Ray Charles was nicknamed the _____ The right answer was : Genius 34. Apple's CEO may have revolutionized the way we'll listen to music with his iPod. The innovator's name is Steve _____ The right answer was : Job 35. He was Hollywood's Superman, but he lost his last battle in 2004 after a near-fatal equestrian accident in 1995 left him paralyzed from neck down. Christopher _____ The right answer was : Reeve 36. Champion tennis player Serena Williams's sister's name is _____ The right answer was : Venus 37. In 'Neverland', he plays the role of a Scottish dramatist and novelist J.M. Barrie, who dreamed up Peter Pan in 1904, : Johnny _____ The right answer was : Depp

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38. This R&B singer shed her Bronx, street-tough personality and bad-girl image to achieve mainstream artistic success : Mary J. _____ The right answer was : Blige 39. Born of Jamaican parents and educated in public schools, he rose to the ranks of general and Secretary of State. he is Colin _____ The right answer was : Powell 40. Nicknamed 'Jordan', she's indisputably the world's best player and first goal-getter in women's soccer history. her name is Mia _____ The right answer was : Hamm

41. Match the movie star with his summer blockbuster 1) After Earth

a) Matt Damon

2) World War Z

b) Tom Cruise

3) Oblivion

c) Channing Tatum

4) Elysium

d) Will Smith

5) White House Down

e) Brad Pitt

Answer= 1-d, 2-e, 3-b, 4-a, 5-c 42. Who did NBC announce will replace Jay Leno as host of The Tonight Show? a) David Letterman b) Jimmy Fallon c) Adam Carolla d) Seth Meyers 43. Which rapper/singer is the reported father of reality star Kim Kardashian’s baby? a) Puff Daddy b) Nelly c) Kanye West d) Will.i.am

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44. Name the film that most recently won the Academy Award for Best Picture, as well as its director (who was notoriously not nominated). Argo, Ben Affleck 45. The term EGOT, the grand slam of the entertainment industry, is an acronym for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Which legendary star has not accomplished the achievement? a) Rita Moreno b) Barbra Streisand c) Mel Brooks d) Audrey Hepburn b- While Barbra Streisand has won all of the awards, her Tony was honorary, not competitive

46. Pope Benedict the XVI became the first pope to retire the papacy in 600 years. What is his current title? Pilgrim 47. Monopoly rocked the gaming world this year with what radical move concerning its game pieces? The makers replaced the game piece shaped like an iron with a cat. 48. Name the only actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Razzie (the award for worst performance) in the same year. Sandra Bullock won the Oscar for The Blind Side the same year she was awarded the Razzie for her performance in All About Steve. She accepted both awards in person. 49. Which popular sitcom’s coffeehouse hangout did not have a name? a) Frasier b) Will & Grace c) Friends

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d) Seinfeld 50. Three members of the Stark family are killed in the shocking season finale of what popular HBO series? Game of Thrones 51. Catching Fire is the 2013 sequel to what adventure movie? The Hunger Games 52. Bruce Willis successfully resurrected his action star status in a 2010 film that costars Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman and John Malkovich. The sequel is due out next month. Name the original movie. RED

53.Find out the names of all the U.S. states and their capital cities. 54. How many states are there in the U.S.? 55. What is the capital city of the United States? 56. Name the most important rivers ( name 4). 57. Name the most famous mountain range. 58. What are the names of the Great Lakes? 59. In which state is Yellowstone National Park? 60. What is the Continental Divide? 61. There is a National Park in Utah. What is its name? 62. What is the lowest point in the U.S.? 63. In what state is Death Valley located? 64. What river borders Texas and the country of Mexico? 65. What is the capital of Texas? 66. Find another name for Texas. 67.Nebraskas capital has the same name as the 16th U.S. President.

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68. What is the name of the most famous waterfall in the U.S.? 69. What U.S. State is closest to this waterfall? 70. Who is the United States president today? 71. What title is given to the presidents wife? 72. What political party does Barack Obama represent? 73. What political party did president John Fitzgerald Kennedy represent? 74. In what U.S. city was president John Fitzgerald Kennedy assassinated? 75. What do the red and white stripes in the flag symbolize? 76. What do the stars symbolize? 77. When do they celebrate the Flag Day? 78. When do they celebrate Independence Day? 79.Give another name for the White House. 80. What does D.C. mean in the expression Washington D.C.? 81. What kind of people ride on a yellow bus? 82. When do the lights on top of a yellow bus flash? 83. How many pennies are equal to one dollar? 84. What is a nickel? 85. What is a dime? 86. Which presidents picture is on a dollar bill? 87. What is a tepee? 88. What is a tepee made of? 89. What are the names of the coins in the U.S.? 90. What is the home of the president of the US called? 91. Where is the home of the president of the U.S.? 92. What famous bears live in JellystonePark? 93. Where is the Walk of Fame? 94. Where is Hollywood?

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95. What is an oscar? 96. Where is the National Baseball Hall of Fame? 97. Who invented the game of baseball? 98. Give another name for football. 99. What is soccer international competition called? 100. What is a sweeper in soccer? 101. What are the most famous basketball teams inthe U.S.? 102. What team does Pau Gasol play with? 103. Who is Kobe Bryant? 104. What was the name of one of Britains first colonies in North America? 105. What were the first British colonists in America called? 106. Why did a lot of British people go to North America in the 1800s? 107. What day is Independence Day? 108. When is Thanksgiving Day? 109. What do they eat on Thanksgiving Day? 110. When is Halloween? 111. What do we eat on Halloween? 112. What is the Easter Bunny? 113. What was the name of the boat in which the pilgrims came to America? 114. Why did the pilgrims come to America? 115. Where did the pilgrims sail from? 116. Where did the pilgrims land in America? 117. Who was the president of the US during the Civil War? 118. Which famous president wrote the Declaration of Independence? 119. Who was the first president of the U.S.? 120. Where is the Statue of Liberty? 121. What does the Statue of Liberty have in herhands?

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122. What is the Statue of Liberty used for at night? 123. What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize? 124. Where is Mount Rushmore? 125. Why are the people represented in Mount Rushmore famous? 126. How many nations are there in the United Kingdom? 127. What is the capital city of the United Kingdom? 128. What is the capital of Wales? 129. What is the capital of Scotland? 130. What is the capital of Northern Ireland? 131. What can you see on the Welsh flag? 132. What do we call the son of a king and queen? 133. Florence Nightingale is famous for her work in... 134. What did George Cadbury make in his factory? 135. What book is “Gran Hermano” based upon? 136. The title of the book is a number…... 137. In which country do people drive on the right? 138. What did Alexander Fleming discover? 139. Which two countries does the Channel tunnel join? 140 Who are the native people of New Zealand? 141. How many wives did Henry VIII have? 142. What is the name of Queen Elizabeth IIs house y in Scotland? 143. What can you see everyday outside Buckingham Palace? 144. When was the Great Fire of London? 145. Which building burnt down in the fire? 146. What did people call the Scottish fighter William Wallace? 147. What were Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots? 148. What happened to Mary Queen of Scots?

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149.Which queen was the “Virgin Queen”? 150. Who was a famous writer when Elizabeth I was queen? 151. What didn’t they use the Tower of London for in the past? 152. What is the name of the guards at the Tower of London? 153. Who was the first man to reach the South Pole? 154. What happened to Captain Scott and his men? 155. What did Lord Baden Powell start? 156. Who discovered Australia for the British? 157. Who did the British government first send to Australia? 158. Which is the correct name of the play by William Shakespeare? 159. What is Oliver Twist? 160. Who is the richest woman writer in the U.K. Now? 161. What character did the richest woman writer in the U.K. Invent? 162. In Jane Austen novels, The women usually want to find... 163 All the Bronte sisters died... 164. Which American fast-food chain was the first to serve hamburgers? (American Culture) Burger King White Castle Carl's Jr. McDonald's 165. About how many servings of French fries are sold in restaurants each year in the U.S.? 2 billion 2 million 2 trillion 200,000 166. What type of cheese is the most popular option for Philly cheesesteaks?

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Mozzarella Cheese Whiz Cheddar Swiss 167. What type of chocolate is generally used in chocolate chip cookies? White Bittersweet Milk Semisweet 168. Buffalo wings are traditionally served with what dip? French onion dip Blue cheese dressing Italian dressing Ranch dressing 169. In what state was Coca-Cola invented? Missouri California Pennsylvania Georgia 170. Macaroni and cheese traditionally features what shape of pasta? Shells Penne Elbow Linguine 171. In what percentage of American homes will you find peanut butter? 75% 30%

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99% 5% 172. In Texas, what meat is used for barbecue most often? Rattlesnake Chicken Pork Beef 173. What cake became popular after the invention of the hand-crank egg beater? Red velvet Angel food Cheesecake Coffee cake 174. When Jell-o was invented in 1897, which of the following was NOT one of the original flavors? 1.Raspberry 2.Orange 3.Lemon 4.Lime 175. Hector Boiardi is responsible for what classic food icon? 1.Colonel Sanders 2.The Brawny paper towel guy 3.Poppin' Fresh (aka the Pillsbury Doughboy) 4.Chef Boyardee 176. Which of the following products was originally intended to be a medicine (specifically a cure for indigestion)? 1.Werthers Original 2.Altoids 3.Skittles

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4.Chuckles 177. What does the name Newton in Fig Newton stand for? 1 .A town in Massachusetts (a suburb of Boston) which was close to where the cookie was invented 2.The famous scientist Sir Isaac Newton 3.It was the inventors last name 4.It was the inventor's dog's name 178. We've all heard the expression, "The best thing since sliced bread." In 1933, which bread company was the first to slice their bread? 1.Pepperidge Farm 2.Sunbeam 3.Wonder 4.Arnold 179. Which soft drink, whose name is a synonym for "moonshine", was originally intended solely as a mixer for whiskey? 1.Mountain Dew 2.7-Up 3.Pepsi 4.Mr. Pibb 180. Who was the real Wendy for which the Wendy's hamburger chain was named? 1.The founder's wife 2.The founder's daughter 3.One of the co-founders 4.There was no real Wendy, it's just a made-up character 181. Why are "Milk Duds" duds? 1.Nothing, an advertising company just thought it was a good name 2.They were supposed to look like bullets (duds are a word for bullets that fail to fire properly) 3.The manufacturers missed an ingredient and the milk dud was actually an accident

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4.The manufacturers were attempting to make a perfectly spherical candy, but failed to do so 182. Which of the following is a true statement? 1.Augustus Busch (of Anheuser-Busch, the makers of Budweiser) invented beer 2.Facundo Bacardi invented rum 3.Jose Cuervo invented tequila 4.Charles Tanqueray invented gin 183. What is the oldest U.S. candy brand? 1.Tootsie Rolls 2.Bazooka Bubble Gum 3.Good & Plenty 4.Bit O Honey 184. The name Starbucks was inspired by what novel? 1.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 2.The Old Man and the Sea 3.A Tale of Two Cities 4.Moby-Dick 186. The soft drink, 7-Up, got off to a rough start. Which of the following is NOT true about the origin of the product? 1.The company was sued because it's formula was similar to a competitor 2.It was brown 3.The original name was: Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda 4.It was first sold just 2 weeks before the stock market crash of 1929 187. Which of the following is a real person? 1.Sara Lee 2.Aunt Jemima 3.Betty Crocker 4.Dr. Pepper

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188. How were Pringles named? 1.It was the inventors last name 2.Pringle Avenue, a street in a Cincinnati suburb 3.The manufacturer had a contest and this was the winner 4.'Pringling' is an industry term used to describe the stacking of chips 189. Which of the following is NOT true about the origin of Kool-Aid? 1.The inventor was under 15 years old when he first started working on the formula (he perfected it at 24) 2.It was originally called Fruit Smack 3.It was originally sold by mail order as a concentrated syrup 4.It was originally marketed for medicinal uses 190. What is the name of the tree that the main ingredient in chocolate is derived? A. chocolate tree B. coconut tree C. Christmas tree D. cocao tree

It mainly grows in the rainforest area

191. In the late 19th century, some cholocate pioneers thought chocolate was a good subsitute for what? A. alcohol B. praying C. exercise D. tobacco Pioneers like Milton Hershey were very anti alcohol and thought chocolate was a great substitute 192. What company had the first chocolate mill in the United States? A. Hershey B. Cadbury C. Baker's

in 1780 in Dorchester MA

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D. Nestle 193. Which chocolate pioneer developed the heart shaped box for Valentines Day? A. Richard Cadbury

in 1861

B. Milton Hershey C. John Fry D. Conrad Van Houten 194. Which company was the pioneer in making milk chocolate? A. Hershey B. Nestle C. Cadbury D. Mars Daniel Peter and Henri Nestlé joined together to form the Nestlé Company. Mr Peter invented milk chocolate for eating by using ingredients found in baby formula, its low milk content allowed it not to spoil so easily, it took him 8 years!! 195. What process makes chocolate smooth? A. cooking B. coaching C. conching

D. cutting

Conching is heating and rolling chocolate. It is named conching because the rollers resemble shells 196. Where was the first "chocolate house " opened. A. New York B. Rome C. London D. Toronto It was very popular among the rich and it was more expensive then coffee, but eventually coffee won out. 197. What type of chocolate contains no more than 50% chocolate? A. milk B. dark

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C. white D. caramel 198. What type of chocolate contains no chocolate liquor? A. dark B. white C. milk D. solid cocoa butter,sugar, butterfat, milk solids, lecithin and flavorings.

199. In America, which type of chocolate is preferred? A. dark B. white C. milk D. semi sweet 65% prefer milk chocolate, and chocolate is the favorite "flavor", over vanilla and other berry flavors 200. The earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida. What Spanish leader, along with 600 other settlers, gave thanks that day? A. Pedro Menéndez de Avilés B. Antonio Castaneta C. Don Juan de Austria D. Alonso de Guzmán El Bueno 201. Despite scholarly research to the contrary, the traditional "first Thanksgiving" is venerated as having occurred in New England in 1621. In what Massachusetts city did it take place? A. Springfield B. Worcester

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C. Plymouth D. Lowell Commonly known as the "Pilgrim Thanksgiving." 203. 18th century colonial Americans commonly observed days of thanksgiving throughout each year. These days were not marked by plentiful food and drink but were set aside for what? A. outdoor games B. prayer and fasting C. canning food for the winter D. hunting and fishing

204. The first recorded Thanksgiving observance took place on June 29, 1671 by proclamation of the town's governing council. In what town did it take place? A. Colchester, Vermont B. Concord, New Hampshire C. Charlestown, Massachusetts D. Cambridge, Massachusetts 205. In 1863, what U.S. president proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day? A. James Buchanan B. Ulysses S. Grant C. Andrew Johnson D. Abraham Lincoln 206. In a ceremony known as the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation, the standing U.S. president is presented with two dressed turkeys and one live turkey. What happens to the live turkey? A. he's given to a local homeless shelter for butchering and eventually, served for dinner B. he's granted a pardon and lives out the rest of its days on a peaceful farm

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C. he lives in the back yard at the White House D. he lives in the White House, with all the other turkeys! We all know what happens to the dressed turkeys! 207. In "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," which of the following is not one of the "dishes" served at the "backyard feast"? A. windmill cookies B. some pretzel sticks C. a handful of popcorn D. two slices of buttered toast Jelly beans was the other dish that was served. 208 . In the United States, what two professional football teams always serve as hosts for the games played on Thanksgiving Day? A. Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots B. Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins C. New York Giants and New York Jets D. Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions One's a perennial winner and one's a perennial loser! 209. In the United States, on what day is Thanksgiving recognized? A. first Thursday of November B. second Thursday of November C. third Thursday of November D. fourth Thursday of November This tradition began in 1941 when it was passed into law. 210. For many Americans, the Friday after Thanksgiving marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. Colloquially, this day has become known as what? A. Black Friday B. Shopping Friday C. Spending Friday

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D. Crazy Friday 211. This quarter has the Zia Sun above a state map of: A. Arizona B. New Mexico C. Nebraska D. Kansas

212. A mallard flies over a lake with a rice plant on this state quarter. A diamond is also on the quarter of: A. Minnesota B. Iowa C. Arkansas D. Ohio 213. Which state quarter has a lighthouse and a schooner on it? A. Oregon B. Maine C. New Hampshire D. South Carolina 214. Bison are prominent on this state's quarter: A. Montana B. Colorado C. Wisconsin D. North Dakota 215. A salmon jumps from a lake in front of Mt. Rainier on this state's quarter: A. Washington

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B. Idaho C. Kentucky D. Pennsylvania 216. A cowboy on a bucking horse represents: A. Arkansas B. Utah C. Iowa D. Wyoming

217. This state's quarter shows a grizzly bear with a salmon: A. Washington B. South Dakota C. Oklahoma D. Alaska 218. You see a peregrine falcon flying over a small state map on this quarter: A. Indiana B. California C. Idaho D. Louisiana On a 2008 AOL poll, this quarter was rated the "least favorite" design. 219. This state quarter shows 3 ships landing on an island in a river: A. Virginia B. Michigan C. North Carolina D. Oregon 220. Crater Lake is prominent on this state's quarter: A. Colorado

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B. Utah C. Alaska D. Oregon 221. In which US state was Ray Kroc born in 1902? A. Michigan B. Idaho C. Iowa Kroc was born to Czech immigrants in Chicago and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois.

222. What corporate fast food organization did Ray Kroc eventually own? A. Taco Bell B. KFC C. McDonald's D. Subway 223. Ray Kroc did not start the business he eventually came to own. How did he come across it in 1954? A. While on holidays he dined at the establishment B. He was a commercial milkshake marketer and sold his product to the restaurant. C. He was desperate for work and took a job as a kitchen hand. D. His wife's brother established the company and asked him to buy in. The McDonald brothers, Dick and Mac ordered eight milkshake makers. So intrigued why they would need eight of his machines, Kroc paid a visit. The rest, as they say, is history. 224. What factor most impressed Ray Kroc about the restaurant's operation? A. Its assembly line approach B. The cleanliness of the food production C. The restaurant's advertising approach D. The friendliness of the serving staff 225. By 1960 how many restaurant franchises were operating in the US?

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A. 150 B. 200 C. 350 D. 500 226. In 1961 Ray Kroc bought the business rights to his operation for how much? A. $1.5 million B. $2.7million C. $3 million D. $3.8 million A small price to pay for a fortune that eventually amounted to over $500 million. 227. Where in the US did Ray Kroc create an intensive training institute to ensure uniformity of his products? A. Buffalo Glade B. Deer Rapids C. Elk Grove D. Moose Hollow His 'Hamburger University' is based at Elk Grove, Illinois. As of 2013 over 80,000 people have graduated. 228. What was attributed to be the most important part of Ray Kroc's restaurant philosophy? A. Clean rest rooms B. Advertising campaigns C. Uniformity of product experience D. All the above Kroc's insistence on clean rest rooms forced other chains to follow suit. He also insisted all franchisees' premises conform to design, decor and product so customers were assured of the same McDonald's experience wherever they went. 229. As of 2013, approximately how many of Ray Kroc's restaurants may be found worldwide? A. 15,000 B. 27,000

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C. 34,000 D. 47,000 230. What caused Ray Kroc's death in 1984? A. colon cancer B. lung cancer C. heart disease D. car crash

231. Which candy company has the slogan "Taste the Rainbow?" A. Skittles B. Starburst C. Lifesavers D. Jolly Ranchers 232. Which candy company has the slogan "Whatdayacallit?" A. Skor B. Bit O' Honey C. Whatchamacallit D. Goobers 233. Which candy company has the slogan "Nobody better lay a finger on my________?" A. Mounds B. Butterfinger C. Reese's D. Mr. Goodbar 234. Which candy company has the slogan "Melts in your Mouth, not in your Hands?" A. KitKat B. Mounds

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C. Whoppers D. M&M's 235. Which candy company has the slogan "Get the Sensation?" A. Almond Joy B. Hershey's C. York Peppermint Patty D. KitKat 236. Which candy company has the slogan "Isn't life juicy?" A. Lemon Heads B. Twizzlers C. Juicy Fruit D. Starburst 237. Which candy company has the slogan "Hungry? Why Wait?" A. Baby Ruth B. Snickers C. Milky Way D. Twix 238. Which candy company has the slogan "Big on Chocalate, not on fat?" A. 3 Musketeers B. Hershey's C. Milky Way D. Chunky 239. Which candy company has the slogan "The Great American Chocalate Bar?" A. Baby Ruth B. Snickers C. Twix D. Hershey's

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240. Which candy company has the slogan "Makes Mouths Happy?" A. Whoppers B. Twizzlers C. Mounds D. Bit O' Honey 241. The first jeans were made with fabric of a shop. Do you know its name? L evi S traus s 242 . When do American people celebrate their Independence Day? July 4th 243. Which are the three English-speaking films that have won more oscars throughout the cinema history? 'American Beauty' 244. Who wrote 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'? Mark Twain 244. What's the name of the interstate police in USA? FBI 245. What's the American basketball league called? NBA 246. How many stars are there in the American flag, the Stars and Stripes? 50 247. Walt Disney is the biggest funfair in the world. Where can you visit it? Orlando 248. Which is the oldest and most famous university in the United States? Harvard 249. Which famous drink did the American pharmacist John Pemberton invent? Coke 250. What's the name of this American car, which is quite expensive?

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Cadillac