American general knowledge quiz
The Constitution, the 50 states, holidays and symbols, plus science, world history, myths and great books: what every educated American should know, in one quiz.
- 1,029 questions
- 16 answers given
- 50% correct answers
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In an earthquake, which seismic waves reach a station first?
- Surface waves
- P waves
- S waves
- Shock waves
What do Americans traditionally set off in the night sky on the Fourth of July?
- Floating lanterns
- Fireworks
- Balloons
- Distress flares
How long does a standard US utility patent last, counted from the filing date?
- 50 years
- 20 years
- 10 years
- 35 years
A hurricane is usually far wider than a tornado.
- True
- False
An angle smaller than 90° is called…
- straight
- obtuse
- reflex
- acute
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