Question 1

What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?

Accepted Answer

The 50 American states.

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The 50 signers of the Declaration.

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The 50years of the Revolutionary War.

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The 50 original colonies.

Question 2

What does the blue color symbolize on the flag?

Accepted Answer

Perseveranceand justice.

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Purity andinnocence.

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Freedomand strength.

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Courageand valor.

Question 3

Who wrote the lyrics of the national anthem 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

Accepted Answer

Francis Scott Key

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<P>John Adams</P>

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 4

What is the respectful way to behave during the national anthem?

Accepted Answer

Take off the hat and put a hand over the heart.

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Stand still with arms crossed.

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Salute with the right hand to the forehead.

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Wave a flag and sing loudly.

Question 5

On the Great Seal, what do the 13 arrows represent?

Accepted Answer

The right to defend the country and fight if needed.

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The 13 states that wanted war.

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The number of stars on the seal's shield.

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The 13 colonies that made peace.

Question 6

What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'E pluribus unum'?

Accepted Answer

From many, one.

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The land of the brave.

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Freedom for all.

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In God we trust.

Question 7

Why did the Liberty Bell ring on July 4th, 1776?

Accepted Answer

To gather citizens for the reading of the Declaration of Independence.

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To celebrate the arrival of the bell from London.

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To announce the end of the war.

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To celebrate George Washington's birthday.

Question 8

What caused the Liberty Bell to stop ringing permanently after 1846?

Accepted Answer

A small crack was discovered in it.

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The bronze was needed for the war effort.

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It became too old to sound good.

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It was moved to a museum where ringing is forbidden.

Question 9

Why did the 13 colonies want independence from the UK?

Accepted Answer

Because they felt they were treated unfairly.

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Because they didn't want to speak English.

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Because they wanted to change their flag.

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Because the UK lost the Revolutionary War first.

Question 10

Where can you see the original Declaration of Independence today?

Accepted Answer

In the National Archives in Washington D.C.

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In the Oval Office in the White House.

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At the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia.

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In the British Museum in London.

Question 11

In the text about the flag, what are 'stripes'?

Accepted Answer

Long, narrow bands of color.

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Small circular dots.

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The names of the 50 states.

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The names of the 13 first colonies.

Question 12

What is the meaning of 'valor', represented by the red color?

Accepted Answer

Great courage in the face of danger.

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The quality of being fair.

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The act of never giving up.

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A state of being pure.

Question 13

The text mentions the 'lyrics' of the anthem. What are lyrics?

Accepted Answer

The words of a song or poem.

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The date a song was written.

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The volume of the music.

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The musical instruments used in a song.

Question 14

What does it mean to be 'respectful' during the anthem?

Accepted Answer

To act in a way that shows honor and politeness.

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To ignore what is happening around you.

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To be the first person to finish singing.

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To be very loud and energetic.

Question 15

What is an 'emblem' in the context of the Great Seal?

Accepted Answer

A heraldic device or symbol used as a distinctive badge.

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A type of bird.

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A specific type of currency.

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A secret government building.

Question 16

On the Great Seal, the eagle carries an 'olive branch'. What does this symbolize?

Accepted Answer

The 13 original states.

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<P>Peace.</P>

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War and conflict.

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Agriculture and farming.

Question 17

The Liberty Bell was used to 'gather' citizens. What is a synonym for 'gather'?

Accepted Answer

To collect or bring together in one place.

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To disperse or scatter.

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To travel to a different country.

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To keep something secret.

Question 18

What is a 'crack' in the context of the Liberty Bell?

Accepted Answer

A narrow opening or break in the surface of something.

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A decorative pattern on the bronze.

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The name of the person who made the bell.

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A special sound the bell makes.

Question 19

The colonies felt they were 'unfairly treated'. What does 'unfairly' mean?

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In a way that is not right or just.

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Very quickly and efficiently.

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In a way that is kind and generous.

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In a way that follows all the rules.

Question 20

The text mentions the 'homeland'. What does this word refer to?

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A person's native country.

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The backyard of a house.

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A type of government building.

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A specific historical era.

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