Map Skills
What are the four directions on a compass?
North, South, East, and West
How many states are there in the US?
50 states
What do the letters “DC” stand for in Washington, DC?
District of Columbia
Who is the current president of the US?
President Joe Biden
North, south, east or west? Where would you find the state of Texas?
South
How many wards are in DC?
8 wards
How many stars are on the American flag?
50 stars
What country borders the US to the south?
Mexico
What do the letters “USA” stand for?
United States of America
Name a major river that is located in Washington DC.
The Potomac River or the Anacostia River
Who is the current vice president of the US?
Vice President Kamala Harris
North, south, east or west? Where would you find the state of California?
West
What is the name of the street your school is on?
Barnaby Street
What are the colors of the American flag?
red, white, and blue
What country borders to US to the north?
Canada
What two US states are not on the mainland?
Alaska and Hawaii
If the president is unable to perform his or her duties, who takes over his role?
The Vice President
How often do we have an election for president of the United States?
Every 4 years
North, south, east or west? Where would you find the state of Mississippi?
South
What ward is your school located in?
Ward 8
Who was the first black woman to serve as vice president of the United States?
Vice President Kamala Harris
On what continent is the United States?
North America
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
there is one for each state
Who is the current mayor of Washington DC?
Mayor Muriel Bowser
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
North, south, east or west? Where would you find the state of Maryland?
East
Who is the City Councilmember for our school’s ward
Councilmember Trayon White
Who was the first black man to serve as president of the United States?
President Barack Obama
If you walked in the opposite direction of east, which direction would you be walking in?
West
What is the smallest state in the United States?
Rhode Island
Which ocean is closest to Washington DC?
In an election, how many times can a person submit their votes?
one time
North, south, east or west? Where would you find the state of Wisconsin?
North
What do mayors do?
A mayor is in charge of a city
What is the month and year for our next US presidential election?
November 2024
What is the part of the map called that tells what all the symbols on the map mean?
The Key
What is the largest state in the United States?
Alaska
What two states are connected to Washington DC?
Maryland and Virginia
How often do we have an election for president of the United States?
Every 4 years
North, south, east or west? Where would you find the state of New Jersey?
East
What do governors do?
A governor is in charge of a state
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington