Grade 8 Social Studies Quiz

How many states are in the US?

• 60

• 55

• 50

• 45

What is the capital of the US?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Washington DC

What is the official language of the US?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• The US doesn't have an official language

What is the national bird and the symbol of the US?

• Pigeon

• Bald Eagle

• Sparrow

• Hawk

When did the US declare independence from the British?

• July 4, 1776

• June 15, 1783

• September 3, 1790

• May 12, 1801

What is the supreme law of the US and when was it ratified (accepted)?

• Declaration of Independence, 1776

• Bill of Rights, 1791

• The Constitution, 1787

• Emancipation Proclamation, 1863

When was the American Civil War?

• 1900-1904

• 1861-1865

• 1941-1945

• 1820-1824

Why did the Civil War start?

• To gain independence from France

• To secede from the US

• To abolish monarchy

• To end slavery

Which of these landmarks are in New York State?

• Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building,

  Niagara Falls

• White House, Mount Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge

• Grand Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, Yellowstone National Park

• Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Sears Tower

Which US president lived in the 19th century?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt