Memorial Day for CAVA

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​Memorial Day Lesson

• This is a lesson about the upcoming Memorial Day. You will listen to a video (prestented previously) and answer the questions in Quizizz.

• Log in with your first name initial and your last name.

• Good luck!

listen to the video:)

Now you will answer the questions 

Multiple Choice

When do we celebrate Memorial Day?

• The last Monday in March

• The last Monday in May

• July 4th

• On Veteran's Day

Multiple Choice

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?

• To honor solders who died serving and protecting our country

• To honor postal workers & all they do for people who live in the U.S.

• To celebrate the president and the hard work it takes to lead our nation

• To practice raising and lowing the flag as a sign of respect.

Multiple Choice

What was Memorial Day originally called?

• Independence Day

• Victory Day

• Decoration Day

• Civil War Day

Multiple Choice

Which soldiers did Decoration Day honor?

• Revolutionary War Soldiers

• Civil War Soldiers

• Worl War 1 Soldiers

• World War 2 Soldiers

Multiple Choice

Who connected poppies with the lives of soldiers and started a movement to raise funds for servicemen in need?

• Michael Jackson

• Barack Obama

• George Washington

• Moina Michael

Multiple Choice

How did the U.S. honor Ms. Michael for her contribution to Memoria Day?

• She has a holiday named after her.

• She has poppies placed on her grave every year.

• She has a stamp with her picture on it

• She has a school named after her.

Multiple Choice

At 3:00 PM on Memorial Day, Americans are encouraged to observe the:

• National Moment of Remembrance

• Minute of Silence for Soldiers

• Poppy Placement Ceremony

• National Moment of Silence

Multiple Choice

What does lowering the flag to half-staff represent?

• A reminder to thank a soldier

• A reminder to visit the grave of a soldier

• A reminder to remember the sacrifice of servicemen and women

• A reminder to honor people who serve in government positions

Multiple Choice

What does raising the flag back to full staff represent?

• Celebrating life and living if fully

• Servicemen and women will always be alive in our hearts

• Honoring the freedom and liberty obtained through the work of soldiers

• Rising up to continue the fight for liberty

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a traditional way to observe Memorial Day?

• Placing flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers

• Exchanging presents under a tree

• Participating in a parade

• Sharing a meal with friends and family

Congratulations!
You've finished the lesson!