July 4 Quiz U.S. Department of State – Bureau of International Information Programs
July 4 Quiz – Level I 1. The National Anthem of the United States is: A. "Stars and Stripes Forever" B. "Yankee Doodle Dandy" C. "The Star-Spangled Banner"
July 4 Quiz – Level I 2. "Battle Hymn of the Republic" was written at the time of: A. The Revolutionary War B. The Civil War C. The War of 1812
July 4 Quiz – Level I 3. "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" was: A. Composed by George M. Cohan B. Composed by John Philip Sousa C. Adapted from the British national anthem, "God Save the Queen"
July 4 Quiz – Level I 4. How many states are there in the United States? A. 50 B. 51 C. 52
July 4 Quiz – Level I 5. What are the national colors of the United States? A. Blue and white B. Red and white C. Red, white, and blue
July 4 Quiz – Level I 6. Who was the first president of the United States? A. Thomas Jefferson B. Benjamin Franklin C. George Washington
July 4 Quiz – Level I 7. Americans celebrate July 4 as: A. Independence Day B. Constitution Day C. Flag Day
July 4 Quiz – Level I 8. Americans celebrate July 4 with: A. Parades B. Fireworks C. A and B
July 4 Quiz – Level II 9. What do the red and white stripes on the American flag represent? A. States B. The original 13 colonies C. Just a design
July 4 Quiz – Level II 10. What is the official symbol of the United States? A. The turkey B. The cowboy C. The bald eagle
July 4 Quiz – Level II 11. The tune of the "Star- Spangled Banner" was originally: A. A British drinking song B. A song from a musical comedy C. Written by Francis Scott Key
July 4 Quiz – Level II 12. What document begins: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness? A. The U.S. Constitution B. The Declaration of Independence C. The Bill of Rights
July 4 Quiz – Level II 13. Which of the following was not one of the original thirteen colonies? A. South Carolina B. Ohio C. Rhode Island
July 4 Quiz – Level II 14. Which U.S. harbor was called New Amsterdam? A. New York B. Boston C. Charleston
July 4 Quiz – Level II 15. The earliest recognized English settlement in the New World was in: A. Carolina B. Vermont C. Virginia
July 4 Quiz – Level II 16. Who was the President of the Continental Congress that passed the Declaration of Independence? A. George Washington B. John Adams C. John Hancock
July 4 Quiz – Level III 17: What state was admitted to the Union through legislation with a provision allowing it at any time to split up into as many five states, each represented in Congress by two senators? A. Texas B. California C. Alaska
July 4 Quiz – Level III 18. Only the first verse of the "Star Spangled Banner" is generally sung because: A. The words in verses 2-4 are hard to pronounce. B. Verses 2-4 are considered offensive to our British allies. C. No one remembers what the rest of the words are.
July 4 Quiz – Level III 19. What document begins: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty …? A. The U.S. Constitution B. The Declaration of Independence C. The Bill of Rights
July 4 Quiz – Level III 20. Who was called the "Father of the U.S. Constitution"? A. George Washington B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson
July 4 Quiz – Level III 21. Who presided over the U.S. Constitutional Convention? A. George Washington B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson
July 4 Quiz – Level III 22. What was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution? A. Virginia B. Delaware C. Massachusetts
July 4 Quiz – Level III 23. How many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution since its adoption in 1789? A. 27 B. 115 C. 75
July 4 Quiz – Level III 24. Who was ruling Britain at the time of the Declaration of Independence? A. Queen Elizabeth I B. King Charles II C. King George III
July 4 Quiz – Level III 25. Who wrote the words to The Star-Spangled Banner? A. Francis Scott Key B. Walt Whitman C. Thomas Jefferson
July 4 Quiz – Level III Bonus Question: When did Alaska and Hawaii become states? A B C. 1959
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