Veteran's Day Trivia
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Veteran's Day Trivia
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History, Social Studies
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5th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Teresa Cardwell
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This quiz focuses on Veterans Day and military history, combining historical facts with military culture and terminology. The content is appropriate for grades 5-8, as it requires students to recall specific historical dates, understand the significance of military traditions, and recognize military jargon. Students need foundational knowledge of American military history, including major wars, the establishment of federal holidays, and the symbolism of national monuments and symbols. The quiz assesses both factual recall and cultural literacy related to military service, from understanding the origins of Veterans Day as Armistice Day to recognizing the location of significant military memorials. Students must also demonstrate comprehension of military slang and terminology, which requires exposure to military culture beyond basic textbook knowledge. Created by Teresa Cardwell, a History teacher in the US who teaches grades 5-12. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for Veterans Day commemoration activities, allowing students to engage with military history through both formal historical facts and cultural elements that honor service members' experiences. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity before Veterans Day lessons, as part of a station rotation exploring different aspects of military service, or as a fun review game that builds respect and understanding for veterans. The quiz works particularly well for formative assessment of students' background knowledge before deeper historical study or as homework that encourages family discussions about military service. This assessment aligns with NCSS standards for civic ideals and practices, as well as time, continuity, and change, supporting student understanding of how military service has shaped American society and values.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many of U.S. vets are female?
1.6 million
1 million
200,000
100,000
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is bug juice?
sugar
fruit juice
insect repellent
water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What day is the Marine Corps Birthday?
November 10, 1775
November 11, 1975
September 11, 1875
August 10, 1775
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
West Virginia
Springfield National Cemetery
Washington DC
Arlington National Cemetery
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "police" mean in military jargon?
good guy
pick up stuff
breaking the law
bad guys
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an Oxygen Thief?
a scientist
someone who talks too much
a bad person
obnoxious
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a goat rope?
chaotic and messy situation
something you hold a goat with
a shoe string
a repelling rope
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