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Quiz “symbols of the USA”

Quiz “symbols of the USA”. Подготовила: преподаватель иностранного языка Красногорского филиала ГБПОУ МО «Московский областной медицинский колледж № 1» Проценко Анжелика Алексеевна.

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Quiz “symbols of the USA”

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  1. Quiz “symbols of the USA” Подготовила: преподаватель иностранного языка Красногорского филиала ГБПОУ МО «Московский областной медицинский колледж № 1» Проценко Анжелика Алексеевна

  2. “We took the stars from heaven; red color meant the country from which we sailed; the white stripes on red are a symbol of the fact that we are disconnected from it, and the stripes will have to symbolize the freedom of future generations ” What is it?

  3. American flag

  4. When literally translated from English, this means - The Great Seal of the United States, use it to confirm the authenticity of documents issued by the Government of the United States of America. It is always kept by the USA Secretary of State. What is it?

  5. The USA coat of arms

  6. This national motto of the United States of America was adopted by the USA Congress and approved by the decree of the USA President Dwight Eisenhower of July 30, 1956. What is it?

  7. «In God We Trust» («В Бога мы веруем»)

  8. The words to this patriotic song were written by Francis Scott Key on September 14, 1814, poem was printed under the heading "Protection of Fort McHenry“ and the music was served by the British table song, it was known as “Anacreon in Heaven”. What is it?

  9. The USA national anthem

  10. On April 28, 1926, the thirtieth President Calvin Coolidge called this tree the official Christmas tree of the United States; it grows in the Kings Canyon National Park in the Sierra Nevada, California, and is the second largest tree in the world. What is it?

  11. Sequoia General Grant

  12. In 1986, the United States Congress decided to recognize this flower as the symbol of the United States. To say about the love of a man and a woman, about the love of humanity and God, about the love of their country, Americans who speak the language of the heart will say this with this flower. This flower is a symbol of the states of New York and Oklahoma. What is it?

  13. Rose

  14. The foundation stone of this building was laid by George Washington on September 18, 1793. This building is the seat of the US Congress, the ideological center of the District of Columbia. Connects to the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial by the 1800-meter National Alley. What is it?

  15. United States Capitol

  16. This symbol of the United States is a national monument of the United States. Since 1984, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was built as a gift from the United States of France to the World Exhibition in 1876 and the centenary of American independence. It is located on an island located in Upper New York Bay about 3 kilometers south-west of the southern tip of Manhattan Island. What is it?

  17. Statue of Liberty

  18. This mountain is located in the Black Hills mountain range, southwest of the town of Kiston in South Dakota, USA. The mountain is known for having a bas-relief of 18.6 meters high in its granite rock, containing sculptural portraits of four US presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. What is it?

  19. Rushmore

  20. This is an international biosphere reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world's first national park, it is located in the states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. The park is famous for its numerous geysers and other geothermal objects, rich in wildlife, picturesque landscapes. Here you can see unique caves, clear lakes, canyons and rivers. What is it?

  21. Yellowstone National Park

  22. This is a true wonder of nature, which captures the spirit of even the most experienced travelers, he is in Arizona and is the most unusual geological object on our planet. Tourists are most attracted by the opportunity to stand on the glass platform above it. What is it?

  23. Grand Canyon

  24. This highway is rightly called the "mother of all American roads." It has a length of four thousand kilometers and connects such large cities as Los Angeles and Chicago, located in different parts of the United States. Thus, this road became a symbol of the unity of America and had a significant impact on the life of the country and its economic development. What is it?

  25. Route 66, Will Rogers Highway

  26. This is not a man-made landmark, but a natural masterpiece located in the territories of the states of Utah and Arizona. These are the lands of the Navajo tribe and the park of the same name, which attracts tourists with unusual landscapes. It is not surprising that there have been repeatedly made films about cowboys and commercials! What is it?

  27. Monument Valley

  28. About 10 million tourists come to this corner of Los Angeles every year to see the handprints of Hollywood stars left right on the sidewalk. Today, stars are located there are almost 2.5 thousand celebrities and the collection has been replenished since 1960. The star at this place is the recognition of the outstanding achievements of the individual, her contribution to American culture. What is it?

  29. Hollywood Walk of Fame

  30. This landmark is located in Philadelphia, it is one of the main symbols of the American struggle for independence from Great Britain, whose bell summoned city residents to announce the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 8, 1776. The inscription on it reads: "And declare freedom on earth to all its inhabitants." What is it?

  31. The Liberty Bell

  32. This is the only place in the United States where the boundaries of the four states of the United States: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet at right angles along the meridians and parallels. The first marker at this point was set back in 1912; In 1931 a bronze disk was installed here, and in 1992 a monument was erected. What is it?

  33. Four Corners

  34. This nominal name is a personalized image of the United States of America. A person with this name is often portrayed as an older man with fine features, an old-fashioned beard, in an American flag hat, a blue dress coat and striped trousers thanks to the work of the artist Thomas Nast. What is it?

  35. Uncle Sam

  36. This is the most popular sports game in the USA. Two teams take part in it, eleven players on each side, playing with an oval ball on a rectangular field. It is considered that the first game was played on November 6, 1869 according to one of the variants of the soccer game. What is it?

  37. American football

  38. The name of this type of sandwich was brought to America by immigrants from Germany, but now it is considered one of the symbols of the United States. In 1921, White Castle was opened in Kansas, the signature dish of this sandwich. It consists of chopped fried patties served inside a sliced loaf. What is it?

  39. Hamburger

  40. This amusement park is located in Anaheim (California, USA). This is the first of the theme parks, which was opened on July 17, 1955, becoming the embodiment of the idea of a park in which the world of cartoons and fairy tales would be recreated, where everyone is interested: adults and children. What is it?

  41. Disneyland

  42. This city in the western United States, in the state of Nevada, located in the central part of the Mojave Desert, is one of the world's largest entertainment and gambling centers. In this most noisy and most vibrant American city, you can easily sign you off from the first counter, drink whiskey and be happy to help get rid of the extra money. What is it?

  43. Las Vegas

  44. This area is the historical center of New York, the heart and the most famous, expensive, prestigious, bustling area of the city. Here an incredible number of people, cars, shopping centers and office complexes. He repeatedly became the “hero” of Hollywood films and it was the heroine of the band “Banderos” who wanted to live. What is it?

  45. Manhattan

  46. This is the central monument of the capital of the United States, erected as a symbol of state power right between the Capitol and the White House. The granite obelisk is 169 meters high and weighs about 91 tons and is lined with beautiful Maryland marble. By the way, you can take the elevator to the top of this monument, or by overcoming 896 steps. What is it?

  47. Washington Monument

  48. At one time, this suspension bridge in San Francisco was the longest in the world, but now it is far from the record holders, because it was built in 1937. However, this bridge still looks very respectable and slim, being a recognized business card of the city, showing off on postcards and photos. What is it?

  49. The Golden Gate Bridge

  50. This is one of the darkest prisons in the world, located on an island in the San Francisco Bay. It is often called simply “The Rock”, it is believed that it was incredibly difficult to escape from it. Today this place, shown in films, programs and described in literature, attracts tourists with a grim history and a well-preserved atmosphere of a real casemate. What is it?

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