Memorial Day Quiz

Memorial Day Quiz

8th Grade

5 Qs

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Memorial Day Quiz

Memorial Day Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Easy

DOK Level 1: Recall, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mike Schaper

Used 3+ times

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original name of Memorial Day?

Remembrance Day

Decoration Day

Veterans Day

Armed Forces Day

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which war's fallen soldiers were initially honored by the establishment of Memorial Day?

World War I

World War II

Civil War

Korean War

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are poppies significant on Memorial Day?

They symbolize peace.

They represent the bloodshed of soldiers.

They are the national flower of the United States.

They were the favorite flower of a famous general.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the National Moment of Remembrance?

A minute of silence observed at 3 PM local time.

A parade held in Washington D.C.

A speech given by the President.

A national holiday on the last Monday of May.

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common tradition on Memorial Day?

Lighting fireworks

Visiting cemeteries and placing flags on graves

Exchanging gifts

Wearing green clothes

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept