Unit 2 Chapter 4 Washington D.C. and American Symbols

What are symbols?

• Symbols are representations of ideas or objects.

• Symbols are a type of food.

• Symbols are a kind of animal.

• Symbols are a type of clothing.

A capital city is:

• a city where the government is based

• a city with the largest population

• a city known for its historical landmarks

• a city with the most tourist attractions

Monuments are:

• Structures or buildings of historical importance

• Types of modern art

• Natural landscapes

• Fictional characters

What does justice mean?

• Fairness and moral rightness

• A legal system

• A type of punishment

• A government institution

The national anthem of the United States is:

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• America the Beautiful

• God Bless America

• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

A motto is:

• a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose

• a type of food

• a mathematical equation

• a historical event

A government is a system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. What is this an example of?

• Anarchy

• Government

• Economy

• Culture

An inauguration is a ceremony to mark the beginning of what?

• A new year

• A new government or leader's term

• A new school year

• A new fiscal year

Commemorating something means to:

• remember and honor it

• forget about it

• ignore it

• disregard it

Gratitude is:

• a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

• a type of food

• a mathematical equation

• a historical event