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1
What event is celebrated on July 4th in the United States?
The signing of the Constitution
The end of the Civil War
The Declaration of Independence
The founding of the U.S.
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What event started Thanksgiving in the United States?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The first presidential election
A feast with Native Americans in 1621
The victory of the American Revolution
3
Which famous street is located in the heart of New York?
Fifth Avenue
Times Square
Wall Street
Broadway
4
When is Columbus Day, commemorating Christopher Columbus’s landing in the New World, celebrated?
The second Monday of October
October 12
September 15
November 11
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Which year did the Dutch first found New York?
1624
1505
1664
1785
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Which city has the biggest Columbus Day celebration in the U.S.?
Boston
San Francisco
New York City
Chicago
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When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the United States?
October 31
The second Thursday of November
December 25
The fourth Thursday of November
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What do Americans typically do to celebrate Independence Day?
Have parades, fireworks, and barbecues
Visit historical landmarks
Watch military parades
Attend concerts and play baseball
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What was the tallest building in the world before the Empire State Building?
Twin Towers
The Great Pyramid of New York
Woolworth Building
Chrysler Building
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What was the original name of New York?
New Paris
New London
New Holland
New Amsterdam
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What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her left hand?
A tablet with the date July 4, 1776
A book written by George Washington
A flag of the USA
A sword
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Which two U.S. presidents are celebrated on Presidents' Day?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Jackson
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt
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What was the original World Trade Center complex known for?
The Twin Towers
A place of art and culture
Its famous shopping mall
The tallest skyscraper in the world
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Where can you visit to learn more about George Washington’s life during Presidents' Day celebrations?
Washington Monument
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
The White House
Lincoln Memorial
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When is Groundhog Day celebrated in the United States?
December 12
March 17
February 2
January 7
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What penalty do people face for speaking English at the Groundhog Day festival in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?
Paying a fine
Singing a song
Giving a speech in German
Paying with coins like a nickel, dime, or quarter
17
Which area is home to the United Nations?
Queens
Manhattan
The Bronx
Brooklyn
18
Dried corn is used to decorate homes for Thanksgiving, but what foods are typically served during the day?
Hot dogs and hamburgers
Turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie
Fish and chips
Spaghetti and meatballs
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How large is Central Park in New York City?
1573 acres
883 acres
1053 acres
573 acres
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Which community is often celebrated during Columbus Day celebrations?
Irish-American
Italian-American
African-American
Native American
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What is the annual New Year's Eve tradition in Times Square?
A fireworks show
A concert by a famous artist
A giant party
A ball drop
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When is Presidents' Day celebrated?
February 22
February 12
Third Monday of February
July 4
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What is the common nickname for Independence Day?
National Freedom Day
Red, White and Blue Day
Liberty Day
The Fourth of July
24
How many parts does New York City have?
10
3
7
5
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What is the nickname for New York City?
The Golden City
The Big Apple
City of Angels
The Windy City
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What happens if the groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day?
Winter will last for six more weeks
The weather will remain the same
Spring will come early
It will stay in its burrow
27
What is the name of the French sculptor who designed the Statue of Liberty, transported over by the ship The Isere?
Gustave Eiffel
Claude Monet
Frederic Bartholdi
Paul Cézanne
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What is the population of New York City as of 2023?
12.2 million
10.4 million
5.6 million
8.2 million
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What is the height of One World Trade Center?
2,176 feet
1,776 feet
1,576 feet
1,276 feet
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In which year did the English take control of New York?
1654
1664
1684
1724
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Which river is New York City located at the mouth of?
Colorado River
Mississippi River
Potomac River
Hudson River
