WorksheetsVeteran's Day
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the previous name of Veterans Day?
a)
Armistice Day
b)
Day of Armistice
c)
Armys Day
d)
Day of Armys
2.
Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?
a)
It marks the beginning of WWI
b)
celebrates the end of WWI
c)
it is close to Thanksgiving
d)
celebrate the end of WWII
3.
What was the previous name of Veterans Day?
a)
Armistice Day
b)
Day of Armistice
c)
Armys Day
d)
Day of Armys
4.
What is a veteran?
a)
people currently serving in the military
b)
people who served in the military
c)
only brave men
d)
only brave men
5.
This U.S. president was the first to declare November 11 a holiday.
a)
Gerald Ford
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
Theodore Roosevelt
d)
Woodrow Wilson
6.
What are our branches of U.S. military?
a)
army, navy, air force
b)
army, marines, air force
c)
army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard
d)
national guard, army, air force, marines
7.
Where does the National Veterans Day Observance take place?
a)
"Tomb of the Unknowns"
b)
Arlington National Cemetery
c)
All of these
d)
"Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"
8.
What time does the National Observance of Veterans Day take place?
a)
10 p.m.
b)
10 a.m.
c)
11 p.m.
d)
11 a.m.
9.
There are five branches in the United States military.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
A "highly decorated" soldier has earned many uniforms.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
What is the purpose of Veterans Day?
a)
to celebrate our country's independence
b)
to learn about our country's military
c)
to remember the end of World War II
d)
to honor and remember our military service members
12.
What does the U.S. Coast Guard do?
a)
Transport soldiers and Marines to far-off ports
b)
Provide support for the U.S. Navy
c)
Defend American ports and waterways
d)
Prevent enemies from launching submarine attacks
13.
What are the main divisions of the U.S. Armed Forces?
a)
Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Secret Service
b)
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard
c)
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, police, and firefighters
d)
Army, Navy, Navy SEALs, and Air Force
14.
How many branches are in the United States Armed Forces?
a)
2
b)
8
c)
5
15.
Veterans Day officially acquired its current name in
a)
1954
b)
1956
c)
1958
d)
1960
16.
How does the Coast Guard differ from the other branches of the armed forces?
a)
They're the only branch that works a large amount of time on ships
b)
They're the only branch overseen by the Department of Homeland Security
c)
They're the only branch that contains forces stationed inside the United States
d)
They're the only branch that carries out secret missions
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