Lecture 19 (Sport, Media, Holidays, Customs)

Where was basketball invented?

How many regular season games do NFL teams play?

What is the oldest American team sport?

What is one symbol of fertility often used at U.S. weddings?

Which newspaper has the highest circulation in the U.S.?

What is the main idea of Memorial Day?

Which holiday honors people who have served in the U.S. military?

How long does a typical honeymoon last?

What is an elopement?

Who invented basketball?

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated?

What is a key feature of National Public Radio (NPR)?

Which TV networks are considered major in the United States?

What distinguishes the New York Times in U.S. media history?

What is the cultural and religious significance of Christmas Day in the United States?

Which holiday in the USA marks the beginning of the new year?

What do people celebrate on the 4th of July in the USA?

Which formats are common in American radio broadcasting?

Why has the influence of newspapers declined in the U.S.?

What does NFL stand for?

What sport is associated with the National Hockey League? (difficult question)

What do Americans usually eat on Thanksgiving Day?

Where do most U.S. wedding traditions originally come from?

What is the most popular annual sports event in the U.S.?

Who often officiates at a traditional wedding in the United States?

What is a bridal shower?

What is usually the main reason people marry in the U.S.?

How is public television primarily funded in the U.S.?