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WorksheetsVeteran's Day
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
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
d)
only brave men
2.
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
3.
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
4.
Both men and women can join the military when they are 18 years old.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What can you do to celebrate Veterans Day?
a)
Write a report
b)
Make a presentation
c)
Take a quiz
d)
Thank a Veteran!
6.
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
7.
Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?
a)
It marks the beginning of WWI
b)
It celebrates the end of WWI
c)
It is close to Thanksgiving
d)
It celebrates the end of WWII
8.
What was the previous name of Veterans Day?
a)
Armistice Day
b)
Day of Armistice
c)
Army's Day
d)
Day of Armies
9.
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
10.
There are five branches in the United States military.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
How many American WWI veterans are still alive?
a)
around 100
b)
somewhere between 10 and 20
c)
5
d)
0
12.
Who fought with the Americans in World War II?
a)
Germany and Italy
b)
England and France
c)
Argentina and Spain
d)
China and Japan
13.
Which war memorial has a large black granite wall with the names of the fallen and missing etched in its surface?
a)
The Korean War Memorial
b)
The World War I Memorial
c)
The World War II Memorial
d)
The Vietnam War Memorial
14.
Veterans Day is what kind of holiday?
a)
a state holiday
b)
an optional holiday
c)
a Federal (nationwide) holiday
d)
a religious holiday
15.
What does the President do at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
a)
Play revelry
b)
Place a wreath
c)
Place a a bouquet of flowers
d)
Complete the changing of the guard
16.
What flower is a symbol of Veterans Day?
a)
Iris
b)
Poppy
c)
Rose
d)
Tulip
17.
Which of the armed services helps to patrol and keep the skies safe?
a)
Army
b)
Air Force
c)
Marines
d)
Coast Guard
18.
Why is the U.S. Navy important?
a)
The ground troops help protect the land.
b)
They mostly fly airplanes and protect the skies.
c)
They have ships, aircraft carriers, and submarines that help protect from the seas.
d)
It prepares students to become officers in any branch of the armed services.
19.
Who is the leader of ALL military branches?
a)
Mrs. Walters
b)
Mr. Beem
c)
The President of the United States
20.
The Army defends...
a)
in the sky.
b)
on land.
21.
What day is Veterans Day celebrated?
a)
Today!
b)
October 31st
c)
November 9th
d)
November 11th
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