Great Seal of the US quiz for second graders.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🦅 The Bald Eagle: Represents freedom, strength, and courage. It's America's national bird!
• 🛡️ The Shield: The shield on the eagle's chest has 13 stripes, representing the original 13 colonies.
• 🌿 Olive Branch: The eagle holds an olive branch with 13 olives and leaves, symbolizing peace.
• 🏹 Arrows: The eagle also holds 13 arrows, representing that the U.S. is ready to defend itself.
• 📜 The Banner: The banner in the eagle's beak says "E Pluribus Unum," which means "Out of many, one" in Latin. This means that many states come together to form one country.
• ⭐ The Stars: Above the eagle's head are 13 stars, representing a new constellation, or a new nation.
• 👁️ The Unfinished Pyramid: Found on the back of the Great Seal, it symbolizes strength and endurance. It has 13 steps, and at the top is an eye, representing watchfulness.

Practice Quiz

1. What animal is on the Great Seal of the United States?
   1. A. A Lion
   2. B. A Bear
   3. C. An Eagle
   4. D. A Turkey
2. What does the olive branch in the eagle's talon represent?
   1. A. War
   2. B. Peace
   3. C. Victory
   4. D. Friendship
3. How many arrows does the eagle hold?
   1. A. 7
   2. B. 10
   3. C. 13
   4. D. 50
4. What does "E Pluribus Unum" mean?
   1. A. United We Stand
   2. B. Out of many, one
   3. C. Liberty and Justice for All
   4. D. God Bless America
5. What do the 13 stripes on the shield represent?
   1. A. The 13 original states
   2. B. The 13 stripes on the flag
   3. C. The 13 colonies
   4. D. The 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence
6. What is at the top of the pyramid on the back of the Great Seal?
   1. A. A Star
   2. B. An Eye
   3. C. A Flag
   4. D. A Cross
7. What does the bald eagle symbolize?
   1. A. Wisdom
   2. B. Peace
   3. C. Strength and Courage
   4. D. Happiness