Civics American Geography and Symbols Questions and Answers

Question 1

What do the 13 stripes on the United States flag represent?

Accepted Answer

The original colonies

Answer

The number of signers of the Constitution

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The first 13 Presidents

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The 13 major battles of the Revolutionary War

Question 2

A family is planning a road trip where they will drive from a state in the contiguous United States directly into Canada. Which of the following states could be their starting point?

Accepted Answer

Montana

Answer

Oregon

Answer

South Dakota

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Wyoming

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Missouri River

Answer

The Colorado River

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The Rio Grande

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The Ohio River

Question 4

A U.S. citizen is traveling to a destination where they can use U.S. currency and do not need a passport for entry. The destination is an island territory of the United States in the Caribbean Sea. Which territory are they most likely visiting?

Accepted Answer

Puerto Rico

Answer

Bermuda

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The Bahamas

Answer

Haiti

Question 5

What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

Accepted Answer

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

Answer

"America the Beautiful"

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"God Bless America"

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"My Country, 'Tis of Thee"

Question 6

The Statue of Liberty is a famous symbol of freedom located on Liberty Island. This island is situated in which body of water?

Accepted Answer

New York Harbor

Answer

The Chesapeake Bay

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San Francisco Bay

Answer

The Puget Sound