4th of July trivia questions and answers
exciting 4th of July trivia questions for work
This article will feature 30+ fun and engaging Americana, US history, summer, and 4th of July trivia questions to use during your 4th of July celebrations!
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American Culture Trivia
1. 1776 represents the year the United States declared independence from Britain. Which iconic skyscraper measures this exact height in feet in its honor?
One World Trade Center
Empire State Building
Central Park Tower
2. The saying goes, 'as American as apple pie.' Which is the most commonly used apple for this delicious dessert?
Pink Lady
Golden Delicious
Granny Smith
3. The Statue of Liberty is a true American cultural symbol. What is Lady Liberty's full official name?
Liberty and Freedom to All
Liberty Enlightening the World
Liberty Guides the World
4. What is the most popular Girl Scout Cookie?
Thin Mints
Samoas
Tagalongs
5. What is the biggest ancestry group in the US?
German
Irish
Italian
American Pop Culture Trivia
1. In what year did Lady Gaga release her debut single Just Dance?
2007
2009
2011
2. What is the dog's name in the 90s sitcom Full House?
Max
Buddy
Comet
3. In Friends, Rachel receives a job offer in Paris from which of the following?
Louis Vuitton
Dolce & Gabanna
Prada
4. In Stranger Things, Steve and Robin work at which ice cream shop?
Scoop Valley
Scoops Ahoy
Captain Scoop
5. Which actress is known for her role as Elizabeth Schuyler in the 2015 musical Hamilton?
Philippa Soo
Lea Salonga
Karen Olivo
Classic Summer Movies Trivia
1. Mamma Mia! takes place on a fictional island in Greece. What is the name of the island?
Naxos
Kalokairi
Kefalonia
2. In Dirty Dancing, Baby and Johnny dance to a song by Mickey & Silvia. What is the name of the song?
Love Is Strange
Loverboy
Oh, Baby!
3. In The Goonies, the kids embark on a journey to find the treasure left by which pirate?
One-Eyed Willy
One-Eyed Ted
One-Eyed Charlie
4. In The Notebook, what college is Allie accepted into?
Grinnell College
Williams College
Sarah Lawrence College
5. In the 1998 film, The Parent Trap, where do Hallie and Annie meet?
At boarding school
At summer camp
On an airplane
American History Trivia
1. Who was the only US President to serve more than two terms?
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
2. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
59
62
3. In what year did the Boston Tea Party take place?
1770
1773
1775
4. Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
The Congress of Vienna
5. In what year did the U.S. Supreme Court legalize same-sex marriage?
2012
2015
2018
Summer Food And Drinks Trivia
1. Hot dogs are the most commonly consumed food on the 4th of July. How many hot dogs do Americans consume each year?
100 million
150 million
200 million
2. The margarita is considered the most popular cocktail in the US. Which alcohol, besides tequila, is a core component?
Orange-liqueur
Lime-liqueur
Limoncello
3. What is a traditional ice cream truck treat that is red, white, and blue?
Firecracker
Space Launcher
Rocketship
4. Watermelon is a popular summer fruit. What is the average percentage of water in a typical watermelon?
80%
85%
90%
5. Pina Coladas are a summer cocktail made with pineapple and coconut cream/milk. What liquor is used to make it?
Vodka
Rum
Tequila
Summer Trivia Questions
1. Every 4th of July, Nathan's Hot Dog holds an eating contest. Where does it take place?
State Fair of Texas
Santa Monica Pier
Coney Island
2. Lollapalooza is a 4-day music festival that takes place every summer. Which city hosts it?
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York
3. A banana split is topped with chocolate sauce and maraschino cherries. What other fruit is traditionally used?
Blueberries
Coconut
Pineapple
4. What dessert is eaten at Wimbledon Tennis Tournament every summer?
Strawberry Ice Pops
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberry Shortcake
5. Comic-con is held each July in which Californian city?
Los Angeles
San Diego
Santa Monica
American Geography Trivia
1. What is the least populated US state?
Rhode Island
Delaware
Wyoming
2. What is the largest lake in the US?
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Lake Huron
3. In which desert would you find the city of Las Vegas?
Great Basin
Mojave
Sonoran
4. What is the capital city of Alaska?
Anchorage
Juneau
Fairbanks
5. In what city can you find the French Quarter?
Louisville
Frankfort
New Orleans
American Trailblazers Trivia
1. Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez were leaders and civil rights activists for which cause?
Agricultural workers rights
At-risk youth
Prison reform
2. Madam C.J Walker is known for being the first African American woman to become a self-made millionaire. What product led to this success?
The steam iron
Hair care products for Black hair
Self-spinning washing machine
3. Thomas Edison was a great inventor of sound recording, electric power, and motion picture devices. What is his most notable influence?
The refrigerator
The incandescent lightbulb
The electronic television
4. Which manufacturing process inspired by Henry Ford influenced the Industrial Revolution?
Batch process
Job shop
Assembly line
5. In what year did Steve Jobs release the first iPhone?
2007
2008
2009
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