US SYMBOLS

Open Ended

Can you think of any other symbols?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a symbol that represents the United States?

• Bald Eagle

• Maple Leaf

• Kangaroo

• Big Ben

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the American Flag?

• It has 50 stars to represent the states.

• It is a symbol of freedom and justice.

• It is flown at half staff as a symbol of mourning.

• It has green and yellow stripes.

Multiple Choice

What is the nickname for the American flag?

• Old Glory

• The Banner

• The Star Flag

• The Freedom Flag

Open Ended

Why do you think symbols like the American flag and the bald eagle are important to people in the United States?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the bald eagle?

• It is only found in North America.

• Its head is covered with white feathers.

• Its body is brown.

• It is found in Europe.

Multiple Choice

What is the bald eagle a symbol of?

• Courage

• Freedom

• Peace

• Wisdom

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Washington Monument is true?

• It is located in New York City.

• It is 555 feet tall.

• It was built to honor Abraham Lincoln.

• It is made of wood.

Multiple Select

Which four presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

Open Ended

Name two facts about Mount Rushmore that make it unique among United States symbols.

Multiple Choice

Why can't the Liberty Bell ring?

• Because it has a big crack

• Because it is too old

• Because it is too heavy

• Because it is in a museum

Multiple Choice

Where is the Liberty Bell located?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• New York City, New York

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston, Massachusetts

Open Ended

What are two facts you learned about the White House from these pages?

Open Ended

Describe the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty and why it is important to the United States.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the Statue of Liberty?

• It was a gift from France

• It stands on Liberty Island

• It is a symbol of friendship, freedom, and hope

• It was built by George Washington

Multiple Choice

Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift?

• France

• England

• Italy

• Spain

Open Ended

How do you think symbols help us understand or connect with different cultures or countries?