US Symbols Quiz

What is a symbol?

• a thing that stands for something else
• Something brand new
• A bell
• Museums

Which symbol stands for freedom?

• a heart
• a bald eagle
• a crown
• a clover

What do the stars on the US flag stand for?

• The original 13 colonies
• The stars in the sky
• The 50 States 
• The number of presidents we have

Why is George Washington known as the "Father of our Country"? 

• He is very old
• He helped the civil war
• He helped the US become a country and was the 1st president
• He had more children than everyone else

Which animal could be a symbol for Florida?

• An alligator
• A polar bear
• A beaver
• a penguin

A mascot is a symbol to represent a team, school, or club. Which would be the best mascot for the track team?

• a turtle
• a whale
• a mouse
• a cheeta

If Rhode Island is the "ocean state", what would you expect to see on the state quarter?

• a lighthouse and waves
• A cactus
• a bald eagle
• a log cabin

The Liberty Bell and Statue of Liberty represent freedom. What does represent mean?

• to give as a gift
• to stand for
• to respect
• to fight for