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Veterans Day

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When is Veterans Day?

a)

November 1st

b)

September 11th

c)

October 11th

d)

November 11th

2.

What is are veterans?

a)

people who have died that served in the United States Armed Forces

b)

all people both alive and who have died that served in the United States Armed Forces

c)

people who are alive that served in the United States Armed Forces

3.

What is an armistice?

a)

An agreement by both sides to stop fighting

b)

An agreement by both sides to start fighting

c)

An agreement by one side

d)

a battle or fight

4.

Why is Veterans day celebrated on November 11th?

a)

It remembers that events that occured on September 11th with the World Trade Center.

b)

It marks the anniversary of the end of World War 1. on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.

c)

It marks the anniversary of the end of the Mexican- American War.

d)

It celebrates United States of America's Independence form England.

5.

In 1919, which president first proclaimed (made) Veterans Day a holiday?

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Joe Biden

c)

George Washington

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.
Veterans Day is what kind of holiday?
a)
a state holiday
b)
an optional holiday
c)
Federal (nationwide) holiday
d)
a religious holiday
8.
Both men and women can join the military when they are 18 years old.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What does the president do at the tomb of the unknown soldier?
a)
Play revelry
b)
Place a wreath
c)
Place a sacrament
d)
Complete the changing of the guard
10.
What flower is a symbol of Veterans Day?
a)
Iris
b)
Poppy
c)
Rose
d)
Tulip
11.
The song played by a bugle player at a military funeral is called _______.
a)
Yankee Doodle Dandy
b)
The Star Spangled Banner
c)
Taps
d)
Battle Hymn of the Republic
12.
What can you do to celebrate Veterans Day?
a)
Write a report
b)
Make a presentation
c)
Take a quiz
d)
Thank a Veteran!
13.

When is Veterans Day?

a)

November 1st

b)

September 11th

c)

October 11th

d)

November 11th

14.

What is are veterans?

a)

people who have died that served in the United States Armed Forces

b)

all people both alive and who have died that served in the United States Armed Forces

c)

people who are alive that served in the United States Armed Forces

15.

What is an armistice?

a)

An agreement by both sides to stop fighting

b)

An agreement by both sides to start fighting

c)

An agreement by one side

d)

a battle or fight

16.

What days coincide (share the same day with) Veterans Day?

a)

Halloween and September 11th

b)

Armistice Day and Halloween

c)

Remembrance Day and Thanksgiving

d)

Armistice Day and Remembrance Day

17.

Why is Veterans day celebrated on November 11th?

a)

It remembers that events that occured on September 11th with the World Trade Center.

b)

It marks the anniversary of the end of World War 1. on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.

c)

It marks the anniversary of the end of the Mexican- American War.

d)

It celebrates United States of America's Independence form England.

18.

In 1919, which president first proclaimed (made) Veterans Day a holiday?

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Joe Biden

c)

George Washington

d)

Woodrow Wilson

19.

What was Veterans Day called before the name was change to celebrate all veterans living and dead?

a)

Remembrance Day

b)

Armistice Day

c)

Thanksgiving

d)

9/11

20.

What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

a)

Memorial day is in May and celebrates only those that have died serving in the United Sates Armed Forces.

b)

Memorial day is in November and celebrates only those that have died serving in the United Sates Armed Forces.

c)

Veterans day is in May and celebrates only those that have died serving in the United Sates Armed Forces.

21.

What other countries celebrate Veterans Day?

a)

Canada

b)

Canada and Russia

c)

Great Britian, Canada, and Mexico

d)

Canada, Great Britian, and Australia

22.

What do other countries that celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th call the day?

a)

Canada Day

b)

Remember the Day

c)

Rememberance Day

d)

Thanksgiving Day

23.

What does Multinational mean?

a)

involves one country

b)

involves many countries

24.

In what ways do communities respect Veterans Day?

a)

There is no mail delievered.

b)

Federal government offices are closed.

c)

Many schools hold programs and parades.

d)

All answers are correct.

25.
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
26.
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
27.

The Army defends...

a)

in the sky.

b)

on land.

28.

Who is the leader of ALL military branches?

a)

Mrs. Walters

b)

Mr. Beem

c)

The President of the United States

29.

What day is Veterans Day celebrated?

a)

Today!

b)

October 31st

c)

November 9th

d)

November 11th

30.
What other name has Veterans Day been known as?
a)
Thanksgiving
b)
Armistice Day
c)
Hero Day
d)
The Day of Honor
31.
The song played by a bugle player at a military funeral is called _______.
a)
Onward Soldier
b)
Taps
32.
There are five branches in the United States military.
a)
True
b)
False
33.

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

34.
What can you do to celebrate Veterans Day?
a)
Write a report
b)
Make a presentation
c)
Take a Quiz
d)
Tell a Veteran "Thank You" for their service to our country!
35.

When is Wilson's Veterans Day Assembly?

a)

Today!

b)

Next Friday (November 9)

c)

November 11th

d)

November 12th

36.
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
37.
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
38.
What was the previous name of Veterans Day?
a)
Armistice Day
b)
Day of Armistice
c)
Armys Day
d)
Day of Armys
39.
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
40.
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
41.
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
42.
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"
43.
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.
44.
There are five branches in the United States military.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
A "highly decorated" soldier has earned many uniforms.
a)
True
b)
False
46.

When do we celebrate Veterans Day?

a)

Labor Day

b)

On the first day of school

c)

Columbus Day

d)

In the month of November

47.

Veterans are people who served

a)

in the military

b)

lunch in the cafeteria

c)

ice cream at McDonald's

d)

popcorn at the movie theatre

48.

Veterans protect our

a)

banks

b)

country

c)

libraries

d)

police stations

49.

Veterans show patriotism, loyalty, and

a)

fear

b)

anger

c)

nervousness

d)

pride

50.

How can people honor veterans?

a)

Say, "thank you!"

b)

Write a thank you letter

c)

All of these are great answers!

d)

Go to a Veterans Day Parade

51.

Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated on ___________.

a)

November 11th

b)

December 25th

c)

October 31st

52.

A veteran is a person who served in the military.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Veterans can be____________.

a)

young

b)

old

c)

female

d)

male

54.

We honor our veterans because they make many sacrifices to keep us safe.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

So people celebrate Veterans day by __________.

a)

writing thank you cards

b)

going to bed

c)

wearing uniforms and marching through the streets.

56.

Which item could you bring to show respect for veteran?

a)
b)
c)
57.

Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated on ___________.

a)

November 11th

b)

December 25th

c)

October 31st

58.

A veteran is a person who served in the military.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

We honor our veterans because they make many sacrifices to keep us safe.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

People celebrate Veterans day by __________.

a)

writing thank you cards

b)

going to bed

c)

Having a birthday party.

61.

Which item could you bring to show respect for veteran?

a)
b)
c)
62.
What is the purpose of Veterans Day?
a)
to celebrate our country's independence
b)
to honor and remember our military service members
63.
What flower is a symbol of Veterans Day?
a)
Iris
b)
Poppy
c)
Rose
d)
Tulip
64.

Veterans are people who have served in the military.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Veterans day is a patriotic holiday in the USA.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

To be brave means to

a)

face danger and show courage

b)

eat all of your food

c)

be thankful

67.

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

a)

to celebrate our country's independence

b)

to celebrate and remember the end of World War II

c)

to honor and remember people who served in the military

68.

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

a)

It marks the beginning of World War I

b)

It celebrates the end of fighting in World War I

c)

It is close to Thanksgiving

69.

What other name do other countries have for Veterans Day.

a)

Armistice Day

b)

Thanksgiving

c)

Election Day.

70.

What is an agreement between two countries to stop fighting a war called?

a)

armistice

b)

military

c)

law

71.

What are some examples of the military forces.

a)

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guards

b)

Mrs. Turnbull, Mrs Callendar, Ms. Gavito, Mrs. Bazar, Mrs. Gagato

c)

veterans, peace, law, military, armistice

72.

What is the name of the person who served in the military?

a)

president

b)

vice president

c)

veteran

73.

What is the opposite of war?

a)

fight

b)

struggle

c)

peace

74.

What is a rule set by a country?

a)

peace

b)

law

c)

armistice

75.

a large object that reminds people of an event, a person or a group of people

a)

serve

b)

monument

c)

veteran

d)

military

76.

a model of a person or an animal made from metal, stone, or wood

a)

veteran

b)

serve

c)

honor

d)

statue

77.

to work to help others

a)

military

b)

honor

c)

serve

d)

statue

78.

the armed forces of a country

a)

military

b)

monument

c)

honor

d)

serve

79.

a person who served in the military

a)

veteran

b)

military

c)

statue

d)

monument

80.

Which would be an example of a  monument?

a)

Lincoln Memorial

b)

a butterfly garden

81.

Which would be an example of how people honor veterans?

a)

eating ice cream for dessert

b)

thanking them for their service

82.

What would be an example of how people can serve others?

a)

feed the hungry

b)

walking your dog

83.

Which would be a part of the military?

a)

The Auburn Tigers

b)

The Marine Corps

84.

Which would be an example of a statue?

a)

The Statue of Liberty

b)

a sand castle

85.

Which would be the definition of a veteran?

a)

a person who served in the military

b)

a person who takes care of animals at the vet

86.

to show respect or give praise

a)

statue

b)

veteran

c)

honor

d)

military

87.

Why do we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th?

a)

It is the day that World War 1 ended

b)

It is the day we celebrate Halloween

c)

We have a 4th of July cookout

d)

Mrs. Whitaker said that we do

88.

How can we honor our veterans on Veterans Day?

a)

Say "Thank you for your service" when we see them

b)

Write them a thank you card

c)

Draw them a thank you picture

d)

All of the above

89.

What does the word Veteran mean?

a)

having or showing courage

b)

to show respect

c)

someone who has served in our military

d)

to think of someone or something from the past

90.

What does the word brave mean?

a)

someone who has served in our military

b)

having or showing courage

c)

to think of someone or something from the past

d)

to show respect

91.

What does the word honor mean?

a)

to think of someone or remember something from the past

b)

someone who has served in the military

c)

to show respect

d)

having or showing courage

92.

What does the word remember mean?

a)

To think about something or something from the past

b)

having or showing courage

c)

someone who has served in our military

d)

to show respect

93.

What is a veteran?

a)

Someone who is a friend

b)

Someone who has a pet dog

c)

Someone who has served in the military

94.

What are the 5 branches of military?

a)

air force, space force, army, land protectors and infantry

b)

Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard

95.

What branch deals ONLY on Land?

a)

Marines

b)

Air Force

c)

Navy

d)

Army

96.

What branch deals ONLY in domestic (US) waters?

a)

Army

b)

Marines

c)

Coast Guard

d)

Air Force

97.

What branch deals ONLY in air?

a)

Marines

b)

Army

c)

Air Force

d)

Coast Guard

98.

Which branch deals in waters foreign and domestic?

a)

Army

b)

Marines

c)

Air Force

d)

Navy

99.

Which branch deals on air, land and sea. They are the first line of defense?

a)

Navy

b)

Army

c)

Marines

d)

Coast Guard

100.

What was the name of our guest speaker?

a)

Ms. Cervantes

b)

Major Payne

c)

Sgt. Perez

d)

Mrs. Reyna