Chapter 1

Question 1

Approximately how old is America?

Answer 1

200 years old. (approx.)

Question 2

What does Proverbs 14:34 say exalts a nation?

Answer 2

Righteousness.

Question 3

What is the reason for America’s greatness?

Answer 3

Americas greatness can be attributed only to the blessings of God.

Question 4

What must people do to be righteous?

Answer 4

To have righteous behavior/think righteously.

Question 5

What is the foundation for our behavior?

Answer 5

Our beliefs.

Question 6

What two aspects of work did the Puritans stress?

Answer 6

1. Work is a gift from God.
2. Work is a way to glorify God.

Question 7

Why did the Founding Fathers give us a government of limited power?

Answer 7

To avoid tyrannical power.

Question 8

What did Calvin Coolidge mean when he spoke about vigilance?

Answer 8

Every freedom we possess, we have because someone else sacrificed for us to have it.

Question 9

What is culture?

Answer 9

Culture is a way of life.

Question 10

What is the Judeo-Christian heritage?

Answer 10

The cultural Influence on America that is rooted in Judaism and Christianity, rather than pagan religions.

Question 11

What is the Puritan work ethic?

Answer 11

Good work habits encouraged by honesty, stewardship, diligence, and faithfulness.

Question 12

What is free enterprise?

Answer 12

Free enterprise means that the government leaves people free to own their own businesses and make a living based on their own enterprise. (initiative)

Question 13

Why did God instruct the children of Israel to erect memorials?

Answer 13

God instructed the Israelites to erect memorials to remind them and their posterity of His faithfulness.

Question 14

Name 4 types of memorials of God’s blessings in America today.

Answer 14

The Constitution, the flag, Mount Rushmore, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Question 15

How can we as Americans show respect to our flag?

Answer 15

Saluting the flag when it is raised or lowered, and when it passes by in a parade or review.

Question 16

Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? in what year were the words “under God” added to the pledge?

Answer 16

Francis Bellamy. In 1954 Congress passed a resolution adding the words “under God.”

Question 17

What is the name of America’s national anthem? Who wrote the words?

Answer 17

The national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key.

Question 18

What qualities does the eagle symbolize?

Answer 18

Strength, power, and freedom.

Question 19

What is represented above the head of the chief justice of the Supreme Court?

Answer 19

A tablet representing the Ten Commandments.

Question 20

What is a memorial?

Answer 20

Anything that helps people remember past events.

Question 21

What is a pledge?

Answer 21

A pledge is a solemn promise.

Question 22

What is allegiance?

Answer 22

Allegiance means our loyalty, our support, and our devotion to duty.

Question 23

What is a national anthem?

Answer 23

A national anthem is the official patriotic song or hymn of a country.

Question 24

How did Theodor Roosevelt define Americanism?

Answer 24

Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, sincerity, and hardihood.

Question 25

How is the patriot different from the nationalist?

Answer 25

Patriots are not trying to vindicate the actions of their rulers regardless of moral standards, but rather promotes principles of honor, faith, duty and loyalty.

Question 26

Who said “Ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country”?

Answer 26

John F. Kennedy

Question 27

In Joshua 1:8, what two promises are given to the person that will meditate the laws of God and obey them?

Answer 27

Make thy way prosperous, and have good success.

Question 28

What heritage?

Answer 28

Characteristics and traditions that have been handed down to us by our ancestors.

Question 29

Who was General Daniel “Chappie” James?

Answer 29

The first black American in history of the United States armed forces to achieve the rank four-star general.