The shortest theme of the test is also one of the easiest points to win. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C., and the Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor. The flag has 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies and 50 stars for the 50 states. The national anthem is The Star-Spangled Banner, and the nation’s first motto, E Pluribus Unum, means “out of many, one”. For holidays you should know that Independence Day celebrates independence from Britain, Memorial Day honors soldiers who died in military service, and Veterans Day honors people who have served in the military. Be ready to name three national holidays.
What you'll learn
- The capital, the Statue of Liberty and where they are
- What the 13 stripes and 50 stars of the flag stand for
- The name of the anthem and what “E Pluribus Unum” means
- The difference between Independence Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day
A sample question from the bank
Question: Why does the flag have 50 stars? Answer: One star for each state.
Question: What is Memorial Day? Answer: A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
Frequently asked questions
Which holidays count as national holidays?
The official list includes New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Do I need to sing the anthem?
No. You only need to know its name: The Star-Spangled Banner.