Memorial Day Quiz

Memorial Day Quiz

6th Grade

8 Qs

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Memorial Day Quiz

Memorial Day Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do public schools and many businesses close on Memorial Day?

To mark the beginning of the school year

To commemorate the end of the Civil War

To honor American soldiers who died in service

To celebrate the start of summer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which war led to the formal roots of Memorial Day?

World War I

The Civil War

World War II

The Revolutionary War

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Memorial Day originally called in the North?

Veterans Day

Remembrance Day

Decoration Day

Union Day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did World War I change the observance of Memorial Day?

It was renamed to Veterans Day

It unified the North and South in mourning

It became a state-specific holiday

It was no longer celebrated

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant impact of World War II on Memorial Day?

It strengthened the sense of national unity

It led to the end of the holiday

It caused the holiday to be forgotten

It was celebrated only in the South

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Memorial Day established as a national holiday?

1971

1980

1965

1945

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for the end of the draft in the United States?

The start of the Civil War

The end of World War II

The unpopularity of the Vietnam War

The beginning of World War I

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common way to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day?

Celebrating with fireworks

Having a national moment of silence at 3 pm

Flying flags at full-staff all day

Starting the school year