USA quiz · Grade 2

Grade 2 Social Studies quiz

16 practice questions. Tap an answer, then use the list below to study with a parent or teacher.

Question and answer list

Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.

1. A compass rose shows

Answer: directions

2. North is toward the

Answer: top of most US classroom maps

3. The United States is in

Answer: North America

4. A map key / legend explains

Answer: symbols

5. The Pacific Ocean is off the US

Answer: West Coast

6. The Atlantic Ocean is off the US

Answer: East Coast

7. A globe is a

Answer: model of Earth

8. A capital city is often marked with a

Answer: star or special symbol

9. Independence Day in the USA is

Answer: July 4

10. Thanksgiving is in

Answer: November

11. Memorial Day honors

Answer: people who died in military service

12. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors a leader of

Answer: civil rights

13. Presidents’ Day is in

Answer: February

14. Labor Day honors

Answer: workers

15. New Year’s Day is

Answer: January 1

16. Veterans Day is

Answer: November 11