Memorial Day Knowledge Assessment

The video provides an overview of Memorial Day, a U.S. holiday honoring soldiers who died in service. It covers the history from its origins as Decoration Day, its evolution to include all fallen soldiers, and its establishment as a federal holiday. The video explains how Memorial Day is observed, including traditions like decorating graves and wearing red poppies. It also highlights the cultural significance of Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share the information and subscribe.

What is the primary purpose of Memorial Day?

• To mark the beginning of a new year

• To honor and remember soldiers who died for the USA

• To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• To celebrate the end of summer

What was Memorial Day originally called?

• Decoration Day

• Armed Forces Day

• Veterans Day

• Remembrance Day

Which war's soldiers were initially honored on Decoration Day?

• World War II

• World War I

• The Civil War

• The Vietnam War

In what year did Memorial Day become a federal holiday?

• 1967

• 1971

• 1980

• 1950

What is the official flower associated with Memorial Day?

• Daisy

• Lily

• Red Poppy

• Rose

Who wrote the poem 'In Flanders Fields' that inspired the use of poppies?

• Robert Frost

• John McCrae

• Emily Dickinson

• Walt Whitman

Which activities are commonly associated with Memorial Day celebrations?

• Carving pumpkins

• Exchanging gifts

• Placing flowers on graves and attending parades

• Lighting fireworks

Which town was declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by Congress?

• Springfield, Illinois

• Richmond, Virginia

• Waterloo, New York

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

When do many people consider the unofficial start of summer?

• Memorial Day weekend

• July 4th

• June 21st

• Labor Day

What is a common misconception about the date of Memorial Day?

• It is always on May 30th

• It marks the end of World War II

• It is celebrated on the first Monday of May

• It is the same as Veterans Day