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General Knowledge Quiz – 15 Questions

Test your general knowledge with 15 multiple-choice questions covering American geography, science, culture, government, sports, and everyday knowledge.

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  1. 1. What is the capital of the United States?

    • A. New York City
    • B. Washington, D.C.
    • C. Los Angeles
    • D. Chicago
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    B. Washington, D.C.

    Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and the location of the White House, Capitol, and Supreme Court.

  2. 2. How many states are there in the United States?

    • A. 48
    • B. 49
    • C. 50
    • D. 52
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    C. 50

    The United States consists of 50 states. Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states in 1959.

  3. 3. Which U.S. state is the largest by land area?

    • A. Texas
    • B. California
    • C. Alaska
    • D. Montana
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    C. Alaska

    Alaska is the largest U.S. state by land area, covering more territory than Texas, California, and Montana.

  4. 4. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

    • A. Venus
    • B. Mars
    • C. Jupiter
    • D. Mercury
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    B. Mars

    Mars is called the Red Planet because iron minerals on its surface give it a reddish appearance.

  5. 5. Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

    • A. Atlantic Ocean
    • B. Indian Ocean
    • C. Arctic Ocean
    • D. Pacific Ocean
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    D. Pacific Ocean

    The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.

  6. 6. Which U.S. landmark is located in South Dakota?

    • A. Mount Rushmore
    • B. Golden Gate Bridge
    • C. Statue of Liberty
    • D. Space Needle
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    A. Mount Rushmore

    Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota features the carved faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

  7. 7. What is the largest mammal in the world?

    • A. African Elephant
    • B. Blue Whale
    • C. Giraffe
    • D. Hippopotamus
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    B. Blue Whale

    The blue whale is the largest known animal ever to have lived on Earth.

  8. 8. Which branch of the U.S. government makes federal laws?

    • A. Executive Branch
    • B. Judicial Branch
    • C. Legislative Branch
    • D. Military Branch
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    C. Legislative Branch

    The legislative branch, consisting of Congress, makes federal laws. Congress includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.

  9. 9. Which city is known as the Big Apple?

    • A. Boston
    • B. New York City
    • C. Philadelphia
    • D. Chicago
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    B. New York City

    New York City is widely known by the nickname 'The Big Apple.'

  10. 10. How many players from one team are on the field at a time in American football?

    • A. 9
    • B. 10
    • C. 11
    • D. 12
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    C. 11

    In American football, each team has 11 players on the field during a play.

  11. 11. Which gas do humans need to breathe in order to survive?

    • A. Carbon dioxide
    • B. Oxygen
    • C. Hydrogen
    • D. Helium
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    B. Oxygen

    Humans need oxygen for cellular respiration, the process that allows cells to produce energy.

  12. 12. Which U.S. state is known as the Sunshine State?

    • A. California
    • B. Florida
    • C. Arizona
    • D. Hawaii
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    B. Florida

    Florida is known as the Sunshine State because of its warm climate and abundant sunshine.

  13. 13. Which instrument has 88 keys on a standard version?

    • A. Violin
    • B. Guitar
    • C. Piano
    • D. Trumpet
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    C. Piano

    A standard modern piano has 88 keys, consisting of 52 white keys and 36 black keys.

  14. 14. Which sport is traditionally associated with the Super Bowl?

    • A. Baseball
    • B. Basketball
    • C. American Football
    • D. Ice Hockey
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    C. American Football

    The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in American football.

  15. 15. Which U.S. city is famous for the Golden Gate Bridge?

    • A. Seattle
    • B. San Francisco
    • C. San Diego
    • D. Portland
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    B. San Francisco

    The Golden Gate Bridge spans the Golden Gate strait and connects San Francisco with Marin County in California.