ARIZONA CIVICS TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
When is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi River
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States of America
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?
Navajo
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies.
, Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state.
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Labor Day and Veterans Day
What is one reason colonists came to America?
religious freedom
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Civil War
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
slavery
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York, NY
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Spanish-American War
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
What does the judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their
democracy?
vote and run for office
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
When is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi River
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States of America
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?
Navajo
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies.
, Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state.
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
Labor Day and Veterans Day
What is one reason colonists came to America?
religious freedom
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Civil War
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
slavery
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York, NY
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
Spanish-American War
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
What does the judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their
democracy?
vote and run for office
