Memorial Day
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) The last Monday in May
What year was the Decleration of Independence signed?
A) 1776
B) 1976
C) 1812
D) 1945
A) 1776
What patriotic landmark features four presidents carved into a mountain?
A) Mount Denali
B) Mount Rushmore
C) The National Mall
D) The Lincoln Memorial
B) Mount Rushmore
This city is known as the "Big Apple"
A. New York City
B. Chicago
C. Washington, D.C.
D. Las Vegas
A. New York City
What flower is traditionally worn on memorial day and associated with Veterans?
A) Sunflowers
B) Roses
C) Tulips
D) Red Poppys
D) Red Poppys
Which ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Atlanitc Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
B. Atlanitc Ocean
This city is famous for the Gateway Arch and being the “Gateway to the West”
A. Las Vegas
B. St. Louis
C. New Orleans
D. Richmond
B. St. Louis
The Grand Canyon is located in this Southwestern state
A. Nevada
B. Arizona
C. Las Vegas
D. South Dakota
B. Arizona
What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
A) 13 U.S. Wars
B) The original 13 colonies
C) The first 13 presidents
D) 13 Founding Fathers
B) The original 13 colonies
What state is known for having lots of lakes and is called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?
A. Wisconsin
B. Michigan
C. Minnesota
D. Ohio
C. Minnesota
Located on Chesapeake Bay, this city is known for crab cakes and is the capital of Maryland
A. Baltimore
B. Norflok
C. Annapolis
D. Hampton
C. Annapolis
What famous racetrack event is held on Memorial Day Weekend?
A) Daytona 500
B) The Indianapolis 500
C) Kentucky Derby
D) Monster Jam
B) The Indianapolis 500
What President is featured on both Mount Rushmore and the $5 bill?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Alexander Hamilton
D) Abraham Lincoln
D) Abraham Lincoln
Which U.S. State is furthest north?
A. Washington
B. Alaska
C. Maine
D. North Dakota
B. Alaska
In what city is the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier located?
A) Dallas, TX
B) Annapolis, MD
C) Arlington, VA
D) New York City, NY
C) Arlington, VA