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Patriotic Trivia Questions for Seniors

Twenty friendly questions about the flag, the national songs, famous landmarks and the people of American history, with a few about the armed forces for Veterans Day. Every question has three choices, so it works at the kitchen table or as a game for the whole room on Veterans Day, Flag Day or the Fourth of July.

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How many stripes are on the American flag?

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How many stripes are on the American flag?
A. 12B. 15C. 13
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C. 13
Who wrote the words of “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
A. Paul RevereB. Francis Scott KeyC. Thomas Jefferson
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B. Francis Scott Key
Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
A. FranceB. EnglandC. Spain
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A. France
In which city is the Liberty Bell?
A. New York CityB. BostonC. Philadelphia
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C. Philadelphia
Who was the first President of the United States?
A. George WashingtonB. John AdamsC. Thomas Jefferson
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A. George Washington
On which date do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
A. May 30B. June 14C. July 4
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C. July 4
Which holiday on November 11 thanks everyone who served in the armed forces?
A. Veterans DayB. Labor DayC. Memorial Day
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A. Veterans Day
What was Veterans Day called when it began?
A. Victory DayB. Armistice DayC. Flag Day
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B. Armistice Day
Which is the newest branch of the U.S. armed forces, created in 2019?
A. Space ForceB. Air ForceC. Coast Guard
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A. Space Force
What is the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps?
A. In God We TrustB. Semper FidelisC. E Pluribus Unum
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B. Semper Fidelis
Which bugle call wakes soldiers up in the morning?
A. TapsB. ReveilleC. Retreat
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B. Reveille
Whose face is on the one-dollar bill?
A. Abraham LincolnB. Benjamin FranklinC. George Washington
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C. George Washington
Washington, Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt are carved on Mount Rushmore. Who is the fourth?
A. Andrew JacksonB. Abraham LincolnC. John Adams
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B. Abraham Lincoln
According to a famous story, who sewed the first American flag?
A. Betsy RossB. Dolley MadisonC. Martha Washington
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A. Betsy Ross
Which song praises the land “from sea to shining sea”?
A. Yankee DoodleB. God Bless AmericaC. America the Beautiful
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C. America the Beautiful
Who wrote the song “God Bless America”?
A. Irving BerlinB. Cole PorterC. George M. Cohan
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A. Irving Berlin
What is the President’s home in Washington, D.C., called?
A. The CapitolB. The White HouseC. The Pentagon
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B. The White House
How many years is one term for a U.S. President?
A. 2B. 6C. 4
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C. 4
Which document begins with the words “We the People”?
A. The Gettysburg AddressB. The Declaration of IndependenceC. The Constitution
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C. The Constitution
Which day in June honors the American flag?
A. Flag DayB. Memorial DayC. Father’s Day
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A. Flag Day

Hosting tip

Hang a small flag at the front of the room and play a few bars of “America the Beautiful” before you start. When a question about the armed forces comes up, invite anyone who served, if they would like, to add a memory.

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