Test on Introduction to the United States

Introduction to the United States: Your Student Guide

Question 1 of 50%

The eagle on the Great Seal holds a banner with the motto 'E pluribus unum'.

Test: United States geography, United States government

20 questions

Question 1: The eagle on the Great Seal holds a banner with the motto 'E pluribus unum'.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the eagle on the Great Seal holds a shield, an olive branch symbolizing peace, and arrows symbolizing defending the nation. There is no mention of the eagle holding a banner with any motto.

Question 2: The United States is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to its east and the Pacific Ocean to its west.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The United States is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Question 3: On the Great Seal, what does the olive branch held by the eagle symbolize?

A. peace

B. unity

C. courage

D. strength

Explanation: The eagle on the Great Seal holds an olive branch symbolizing peace.

Question 4: According to the provided study materials, how many states comprise the United States of America?

A. 13 states

B. 50 states

C. 48 states

D. 52 states

Explanation: The study materials state that the USA "consists of 50 states".

Question 5: The Democratic Party is one of the dominant parties in the American political system.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The US has a two-party system, dominated by the Democratic and Republican Party.