Symbols and Holidays

Question 1

What is the capital of the United States?

Answer 1

Washington, D.C.

Question 2

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

Answer 2

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

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 state
(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

The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?

Answer 6

Out of many, one

We all become one

Question 7

What is Independence Day?

Answer 7

A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)

The country’s birthday

Question 8

Name three national U.S. holidays.*

Answer 8

New Year’s Day 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 
Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
Memorial Day 
Independence Day 
Labor Day 
Columbus Day 
Veterans Day 
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Question 9

What is Memorial Day?

Answer 9

A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

Question 10

What is Veterans Day?

Answer 10

A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military

A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)