American Identity Unit Test

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

• national leader
• branch of government
• Republican
• Democrat

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.
• To honor workers who have contributed to the U.S. economy
• To celebrate all who have served as President of the U.S.

Match the following descriptions with the correct tradition.

• Focus of Kwanzaa celebrations

• Lighting a menorah each night

• Main theme of Diwali

• Honoring the victory of good over evil

• Central theme of Christmas

• Honoring African heritage

• Tradition commonly observed during Hanukkah

• Celebrating the birth of Jesus

Which of the following are benefits of participating in civic affairs? Select TWO correct answers.

• 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

Which of the following BEST describes the Statue of Liberty?

• 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

Determine which part of the excerpt explains the promise of loyalty to the type of government in America. Select the correct answer.

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

• 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 would be the BEST title for this bulleted list?

• How to Use Technology
• Examples of Good Communication
• Ways to Contact Government Leaders
• The Effects of Social Media

The Democratic 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