USA Trivia Quiz Questions And Answers

The United States of America is the world’s fourth largest country and most commonly known as the USA or America. USA quiz questions often come up in quiz rounds, so why not test your knowledge of America, with these trivia questions. How many will you get correct?

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USA Quiz Questions Round 1

Macy’s Parade is the annual Thanksgiving parade which began in 1924. Which state would you expect to see Macy’s Parade?

New York City is home to Macy’s Parade which begins outside the department store.


Which two states border Florida?

Alabama and Georgia are the two states that border Florida.


Yellowstone National Park was the first National Park to open in America. Which state will you find it?

Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming, USA.


Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

The American flag has 50 stars to represent its 50 states.


Which state is bigger in area – California or Texas?

Texas is bigger than California in area


statue of liberty

USA Quiz Questions Round 2

Which state was Elvis Presley born in?

Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1935.


Who was the 40th President of the United States who served between 1981 and 1989?

Ronald Regan took office in January 1981.


Which American holiday takes place on the last Thursday in November?

Thanksgiving


Dwayne Johnson is known for being a famous actor. What was his career before he became an actor?

Dwayne Johnson was a professional wrestler with the ring name The Rock.


If you were taking a cruise ship departing from Port Canaveral, which state would you be in?

Port Canaveral is located in Florida.


Mount Rushmore Memorial

USA Quiz Questions Round 3

Can you name the four Presidents on Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

You’ll spot George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.


What are the five boroughs in New York City?

The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten island make up New York City.


Where can you find the famous New York Christmas tree?

The Rockefeller Christmas tree is a popular location to visit every year at the Rockefeller Centre. The tree is lit on the Wednesday evening following Thanksgiving every year.


Which famous highway goes through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and illinois?

Route 66


Which American TV series features the characters Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd?

Grey’s Anatomy 


Las Vegas sign

USA Quiz Questions Round 4

In which two states in America will you find Disney theme parks?

Walt Disney World is located in Florida, and Disneyland is located in California.


Which area in Nevada is known for its casinos and hotels?

The Las Vegas Strip


What is the national bird of the USA?

The Bald eagle is the national bird of the USA.


What’s the title of the American National Anthem?

The Star Spangled Banner


Can you name the first American man to walk on the moon?

Neil Armstrong became the first American man to walk on the moon in 1969.


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USA Quiz Questions Round 5

What currency is used in the USA?

American dollars


Which is the biggest US state in Square miles?

Alaska is by far the biggest state in America in square miles


How many years did the Civil War last for?

Four year between 1861 and 1865


What is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States?

The Supreme Court of the United States


Which ocean borders North America to the North?

Arctic Ocean


USA Quiz Questions Round 6

In what US state is Mount Rushmore located?

Mount Rushmore is located in South Dakota


In which National Park will you find Dollywood?

Dollywood is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park


Which US state has the nickname The Ocean State?

Rhode Island is known as The Ocean State


In which US state is Mountain Lake Lodge, the filming site of Kellerman’s Mountain House in Dirty Dancing located?

Mountain Lake Lodge is in Virginia


Which US state was the filming location for the 80s movie Back To The Future?

The 80s movie Back To The Future was filmed in California


USA Quiz Questions Round 7

Who assassinated John F. Kennedy in the 1960s?

Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated John F. Kennedy in 1963


In which year on August 28th did Martin Luther King give his famous “I have a dream” speech?

Martin Luther King gave his “I have a dream” speech in 1963


What colour is the Golden Gate Bridge?

The Golden Gate Bridge is orange


Between which two states will you find the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park borders North Carolina and Tennessee


What’s the name of the fictional town in America that has appeared in many Stephen King books, but first in The Dead Zone?

Castle Rock


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