- 1. The Surprising Story of the Statue of Liberty: A symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty stands tall on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Gifted to the United States by France in 1886, it was designed by sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. The statue represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, and is a beacon of hope for immigrants arriving in America seeking a better life. Its construction was a collaborative effort between France and the US, with fundraising efforts on both sides of the Atlantic. The statue's iconic green color comes from the natural weathering of its copper exterior over time. Despite its monumental size and weight, the Statue of Liberty continues to inspire awe and admiration from visitors around the world.
Who designed the Statue of Liberty?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Leonardo da Vinci
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
- 2. Which of the following describes the Statue of Liberty's color?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Purple
D) Yellow
- 3. What gift did France give to the United States to commemorate the friendship between the two countries?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Mona Lisa
C) Statue of Liberty
D) Big Ben
- 4. When was the Statue of Liberty officially dedicated?
A) April 15, 1912
B) September 11, 2001
C) July 4, 1776
D) October 28, 1886
- 5. Which New York Harbor island does the Statue of Liberty stand on?
A) Governors Island
B) Roosevelt Island
C) Liberty Island
D) Ellis Island
- 6. What is the Statue of Liberty holding in her right hand?
A) Scroll
B) Torch
C) Sword
D) Book
- 7. What does the torch of the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
A) War
B) Power
C) Enlightenment
D) Protection
- 8. What is the crown of the Statue of Liberty made of?
A) Silver
B) Gold
C) Bronze
D) Copper
- 9. Who wrote the poem 'The New Colossus' which is engraved on a plaque inside the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty?
A) Emma Lazarus
B) Langston Hughes
C) Maya Angelou
D) Emily Dickinson
- 10. How tall is the Statue of Liberty from the base to the tip of the torch?
A) 150 feet
B) 305 feet
C) 250 feet
D) 500 feet
- 11. What was the original name of the Statue of Liberty?
A) Freedom Beacon
B) Liberty Enlightening the World
C) Statue of Freedom
D) Lady of Liberty
- 12. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
A) Italy
B) England
C) Germany
D) France
- 13. What does the tablet in the Statue of Liberty's left hand have inscribed on it?
A) E Pluribus Unum
B) July 4, 1776
C) In God We Trust
D) Liberty and Justice
- 14. What was the Statue of Liberty's intended symbolism when it was originally designed?
A) Wealth and power
B) Religion and faith
C) War and victory
D) Freedom and democracy
- 15. In which harbor does the Statue of Liberty stand?
A) San Francisco Harbor
B) Miami Harbor
C) Boston Harbor
D) New York Harbor
- 16. How many steps are there to get to the crown of the Statue of Liberty?
A) 354
B) 250
C) 177
D) 500
- 17. What is the approximate weight of the Statue of Liberty?
A) 1 million pounds
B) 300,000 pounds
C) 600,000 pounds
D) 450,000 pounds
- 18. Which storm caused damage to the torch and the arm of the Statue of Liberty in 1916?
A) Snowstorm of the Century
B) Black Tom explosion
C) Hurricane Sandy
D) Tornado of 1916
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