G-I: Geography, Symbols & Holidays

Question 1

When do we celebrate Independence Day?*

Answer 1

July 4

Question 2

Name two national U.S. holidays.

Answer 2

• New Year’s Day
• Christmas
• Independence Day
• Thanksgiving

Question 3

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Answer 3

• because there were 13 original colonies
• because the stripes represent the original colonies

Question 4

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Answer 4

because there is one star for each stat because each star represents a state because there are 50 states

Question 5

What is the name of the national anthem?

Answer 5

• The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 6

Name one states that borders Canada

Answer 6

New York

Question 7

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States

Answer 7

• Missouri (River)
• Mississippi (River)

Question 8

Where is the Statue of Liberty?*

Answer 8

• New York (Harbor)
• Liberty Island
[Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]

Question 9

What is the capital of the United States:

Answer 9

Washington, D.C.

Question 10

Name one state that borders Mexico.

Answer 10

• California
• Texas

Question 11

Name one U.S. territory.

Answer 11

• Puerto Rico

Question 12

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

Answer 12

• Atlantic (Ocean)

Question 13

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

Answer 13

• Pacific (Ocean)