With Independence Day just around the corner, it’s time to brush up on your 4th of July trivia and patriotic tunes. We came across this fun quiz and image from Printable Questions that tests your knowledge on all things American history, culture, and music. Take a break from grilling and pool parties, and challenge your friends and family with these questions.
Trivia Questions
1. When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
2. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
3. What is the national bird of the United States?
4. How many stripes are on the American flag?
5. Who is the current President of the United States?
Answers: 1. July 4, 1776; 2. Thomas Jefferson; 3. Bald eagle; 4. 13 stripes; 5. Joe Biden
Name That Patriotic Tune
See if you can recognize these famous American tunes and their lyrics. Sing along if you’d like!
1. “Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light…”
2. “God bless America, land that I love…”
3. “My country, ’tis of thee, sweet land of liberty…”
4. “This land is your land, this land is my land…”
5. “The star-spangled banner, O long may it wave…”
Do You Know?
Test your knowledge on some fun facts and statistics about the 4th of July.
1. How many hot dogs do Americans consume on the 4th of July?
2. Which state is the largest producer of watermelons in the United States?
3. In what year did Congress declare Independence Day a federal holiday?
4. What document declared the 4th of July a federal holiday?
5. Which city has held the longest-running 4th of July parade in the United States?
Answers: 1. 150 million hot dogs; 2. Florida; 3. 1870; 4. The 1941 Wage and Hour Bill; 5. Bristol, Rhode Island (since 1785)
We hope you enjoyed this fun quiz and learned something new about America’s history and culture. Happy 4th of July!
