Citizenship Test Part 7: Geography, Symbols & Holidays

Name two of the longest rivers in the United States.

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Skagit River

• Amazon River

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

• Arctic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

Which ONE of the following is NOT a U.S. territory?

• Puerto Rico

• U.S. Virgin Islands

• American Samoa

• Cuba

• Guam

Name one state that borders Canada.

Answer explanation

▪ Maine
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Vermont
▪ New York
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Ohio
▪ Michigan
▪ Minnesota
▪ North Dakota
▪ Montana
▪ Idaho
▪ Washington
▪ Alaska

All of these states borders Mexico except _____.

• California

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Colorado

What is the capital of the United States?

• Washington, D.C.
• New York City
• Los Angeles
• Chicago

In which state is the Statue of Liberty located?

• New York
• Florida
• Texas
• California

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

• To symbolize the 13 founding fathers of the United States
• To represent the 13 original Native American tribes
• To honor the 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence
• To represent the original 13 colonies of the United States

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

• To represent the 50 continents of the world
• To honor the 50 founding fathers of the United States
• To symbolize the 50 years of independence
• To represent each of the 50 states