Unit 12 Review

Which of the following explains why Americans celebrate Juneteenth?     

• To honor all Americans who have served in the military

• To celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.

• o honor workers who have contributed to the U.S. economy

• To celebrate all who have served as President of the U.S.   

The Democratic Party symbol is a(n) -   

• Donkey

• Seal

• Elephant

• Horse

Which of the following BEST describes the Hindu tradition of Diwali? 

• Lighting a menorah each night 

• Honoring African heritage 

• Celebrating the birth of Jesus 

• Honoring the victory of good over evil 

The Republican Party symbol is a(n) -

• Donkey

• Seal

• Elephant

• Horse

Which of the following BEST describes Uncle Sam?     

• A woman who carries a torch and holds a Bible

• A man who wears a star-spangled top hat

• A child who points towards the North Star

• An eagle holding leaves and arrows

·      Honest and trustworthy

·      Smart and wise

·      Great listener and speaker

·      Puts others’ needs before his/her own 

The list above BEST describes the qualities one looks for in a -     

• national leader

• branch of government 

• Republican  

• Democrat

Which of the following BEST describes the Statue of Liberty?   

 

 

A.  Official home and office of the U.S. President 

B.  A monument to celebrate former presidents  

C.  Where the Declaration of Independence was signed

D.  A symbol of democracy, freedom, and hope

• Official home and office of the U.S. President 

• A monument to celebrate former presidents

• Where the Declaration of Independence was signed

• A symbol of democracy, freedom, and hope

Why do citizens have a duty to participate in civic affairs?

 

 

A.  To make their community better 

B.  To be allowed to serve on juries       

C.  To honor Americans who served in the military     

D.  To create national landmarks               

• To make their community better 

• To be allowed to serve on juries     

• To honor Americans who served in the military  

• To create national landmarks

Which of the following are benefits of participating in civic affairs? 

• Creates more national celebrations

• Creates positive change in the community

• Creates a successful future for the next generation

• Creates a chance to make lots of money