2025 civics test · Question 123 of 128 · Symbols
What is the name of the national anthem?
In Chinese 美国国歌叫什么名字？
Official answer
- The Star-Spangled Banner《星条旗》（The Star-Spangled Banner）
Why this is the answer
The national anthem is The Star-Spangled Banner. Francis Scott Key wrote the words in 1814, during the War of 1812, after seeing the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry in Baltimore after a British attack. It officially became the national anthem in 1931. It is often sung at sports games and public ceremonies.