History Quiz: United States of America

Who was the poet that wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"?

• Francis Scott Key

• Scott Francis Key

• George Washington

• Betty Ross

You are a historian exploring the United States and come across a state that was nicknamed "Penns Woods" and was the second state of the USA. What state are you in?

• Florida

• Michigan

• Pennsylvania

• Wyoming

Memorial day, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day are all examples of what type of celebration?

• American Holidays

• North American Holidays

• Holidays in the summer

• Winter holidays

You are presented with a list of people: George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson. What do these three people have in common?

• All three men are Native Americans

• All three men created different forms of electricity

• All three men are Founding Fathers of the United States

• All three men are United States Presidents

Different types of Native American Tribes are all of the following except:

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Everest

Why does the American Flag have 50 white stars?

• For the 50 United States mountains

• For the 50 United States

• For the 50 United States rivers

• For the 50 United States cities

What is the capitol of the United States?

(a)  

What is the capitol of the state you live in? (Pennsylvania)

(a)  

Name two different symbols that represent the United States

Select one Founding Father we have discussed in this unit. What is his name and what is something he has done for the United States?