US - Citizenship Test Geography and Symbols 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many stars are on the American flag?
- 48
- 50 (Correct answer)
- 52
- 13
Correct answer: 50
The American flag has 50 stars, one for each of the 50 states in the Union. The last star was added in 1960 after Hawaii became a state.
Question 2: What ocean borders the west coast of the United States?
- Arctic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean borders the west coast of the United States. It is the largest ocean in the world and touches states like California, Oregon, and Washington.
Question 3: What is the national bird of the United States?
- Bald eagle (Correct answer)
- Wild turkey
- Great horned owl
- American robin
Correct answer: Bald eagle
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and appears on the Great Seal. It was chosen in 1782 as a symbol of strength and freedom.
Question 4: Which two countries share a land border with the United States?
- Mexico and Cuba
- Canada and Cuba
- Canada and Mexico (Correct answer)
- Canada and Brazil
Correct answer: Canada and Mexico
The United States shares its northern border with Canada and its southern border with Mexico. These are the only two countries with land borders touching the continental U.S.
Question 5: What is the largest state in the United States by area?
- Texas
- California
- Montana
- Alaska (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Alaska
Alaska is by far the largest state in the United States by area, more than twice the size of Texas. It became the 49th state in 1959.
Question 6: What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
- The 13 original colonies (Correct answer)
- The 13 founding fathers
- The 13 amendments in the Bill of Rights
- The 13 years of the Revolutionary War
Correct answer: The 13 original colonies
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain in 1776 and became the first states of the nation.
US - Citizenship Test Geography and Symbols 1
How many stars are on the American flag?