Take a Guess - Memorial Day History
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
A) The last Friday in May
B) July 4th
C) The last Monday in May
D) The first Monday in September
C
Where do people often celebrate Memorial Day if they live close enough?
A) The mountains
B) The city center
C) The beach
D) A shopping mall
C) The Beach
L A G F
Flag
D A R T I I T N O
Tradition
About how many Americans visit Arlington National Cemetery each year?
A) 500,000
B) 1 million
C) 2 million
D) 4 million
D
What is a party where food is grilled called?
A) Picnic
B) Potluck
C) Barbecue
D) Buffet
C) Barbecue
V E A R B
Brave
O I T N O C E D R A
Decoration
Memorial Day originated from which type of early ceremonies?
A) Veterans’ parades
B) Decoration of soldiers’ graves
C) National days of fasting
D) Military recruitment rallies
B
Which of the following foods are commonly made at cookouts?
A) Hamburgers, hot dogs, and ribs
B) Sushi and sashimi
C) Pasta and risotto
D) Pancakes and waffles
A
R A D E P A
Parade
C D N E E N E D N I P E
Independence
Who was president during the Civil War?
A) George Washington
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Ulysses S. Grant
D) Thomas Jefferson
B Abraham Lincoln
What flower is traditionally worn to remember fallen soldiers?
A) Rose
B) Daisy
C) Poppy
D) Tulip
C) Poppy
O R E H E S
Heroes
S M P A T T O I R I
Patriotism
Memorial Day was originally established to honor soldiers who died in which war?
A) World War I
B) The Civil War
C) The Revolutionary War
D) The Spanish-American War
B
Which of the following is a common tradition observed on Memorial Day?
A) Lighting fireworks at midnight
B) Flying the American flag at half-staff until noon
C) Exchanging gifts among family members
D) Planting trees in public parks
B)
R E E F D M O
Freedom
M M A C O R E D N N I F E C I H
Commander in Chief