Street Smart Civics Edition Quiz

What is the first official motto of the United States adopted in 1956?

• In Government We Trust

• In Man We Trust

• In Freedom We Trust

• In God We Trust

During which war was it proposed to put 'In God We Trust' on coins?

• The Civil War

• World War I

• The Vietnam War

• The Revolutionary War

Which president signed the bill to place 'In God We Trust' on all American currency?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What is featured on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States?

• An Eagle

• The Great Seal of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence

• The American Flag

What does 'Annuit Coeptis' translate to in English?

• Out of many, one

• He favors our undertakings

• New Order of the Ages

• Thus always to tyrants

What does 'Novus Ordo Seclorum' mean?

• The Age of War

• The Age of Tyranny

• The Age of Freedom

• New Order of the Ages

What is the significance of 'E Pluribus Unum'?

• It signifies the power of the government.

• It highlights the importance of religion.

• It denotes the strength of the military.

• It represents the unity of the original 13 colonies.

Which phrase is considered a traditional motto of the United States but not an official one?

• Annuit Coeptis

• In God We Trust

• Novus Ordo Seclorum

• E Pluribus Unum

What does California's state motto 'Eureka' mean?

• Out of many, one

• I have found it

• New Order of the Ages

• He favors our undertakings

What is the purpose of American mottos?

• To summarize the ideals of the nation

• To dictate government policies

• To promote religious beliefs

• To highlight military achievements