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Veterans Day Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a veteran?

a)

people currently serving in the military

b)

people who served in the military

c)

only brave men

2.
Both men and women can join the military when they are 18 years old.
a)
True
b)
False
3.

What was the previous name of Veterans Day?

a)

Armistice Day

b)

Day of Soldiers

c)

Army Day

4.

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

a)

It marks the beginning of Fall

b)

celebrates the end of World War I

c)

it is close to Thanksgiving

5.

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

a)

to celebrate our country's independence

b)

to honor and remember our military service members

c)

to remember the end of World War II

6.
The first Armistice Day was to honor 
a)
the soldiers who died in all American conflicts.
b)
the soldiers who served in the military.
c)
the end of World War I.
7.

The first Armistice Day was held in our country one year after the end of WWI in

a)

1919

b)

1620

c)

2021

8.

After which war was the first holiday for veterans established?

a)

U.S. Civil War

b)

World War I

c)

Vietnam War

9.

What day is Veterans Day on?

a)

October 31st

b)

November 11th

c)

December 25th

10.

Veterans day is often confused with what other holiday

a)

Memorial Day

b)

Halloween

c)

Earth Day

11.

What does November 11th mark?

a)

The day we exchange gifts

b)

The day we do fireworks and BBQ

c)

The day World War 1 ended

12.
There are five branches in the United States military.
a)
True
b)
False
13.

Only men can be veterans?

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What can you do to celebrate Veterans Day?

a)

Write a report

b)

Make a presentation

c)

Thank a Veteran!