U.S. Symbols

What is a symbol?

• something that stands for something else

• something you eat

• something that grows

• something that melts

Which symbol stands for freedom?

• a heart

• a bald eagle

• a crown

• a clover

What do the fifty stars on the U.S. flag stand for?

• The thirteen colonies

• The fifty states

• Good luck

• The solar system

A MASCOT is a symbol for a school, club, or team. Which is the best MASCOT for Moby’s track team?

• cheetah

• turtle

• worm

• walrus

Why is George Washington known as the “father of our country”?

• He helped win the Civil War.

• He was very old.

• He helped the United States become a country and was the first president.

• He had more children than anyone else.

Which animal is a symbol for the state of Maryland?

• the crab

• the penguin

• the polar bear

• the buffalo

What is a monument?

• a place to play sports

• something that was built to honor an important person or event

• something that grows

• a place to go to school

Why is the Statue of Liberty a symbol for hope and friendship?

• It helps protect the United States from enemies.

• It is where the president works and lives.

• It rang to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It welcomes people who move to America from other countries.

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

What is this symbol used for?

• a bathroom

• a zoo

• a school

• a store