Smithsonian American History Trivia

Curated by the experts at the Smithsonian Institution, American History Trivia delves into the rich tapestry of the United States of America, highlighting the people, places, and events that have shaped the nation. Featuring 200 cards in four trivia categories: peoples and places, pop culture, American innovation, and American milestones, there is something for everyone from sports fanatics to geography enthusiasts and naturalists to movie lovers, and especially history buffs. Teenagers will have just as much fun guessing the name of an American pop star as adults will have testing their knowledge of national parks and ’70s music genres.  What word or phrase did famed inventor Alexander Graham Bell suggest people use when answering the telephone? A. Hello? B. Ahoy! C. Present! D. Yes? The ________ Protection Act of 1940 marked the first time that the United States federal government legally protected an individual species. A. Bison B. Bald Eagle C. Grizzly Bear D. Pronghorn