Memorial Day quiz
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Question 1/10
What year did Memorial Day become an official holiday?
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Question 1/10
What year did Memorial Day become an official holiday?
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1968
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1963
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1979
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1971
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Question 2/10
Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
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Question 2/10
Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
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To honor all soldiers and nurses who died during WW1.
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To honor those who died defending our country.
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To honor all people who fought in WW2.
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To honor military personnel fighting for our country currently.
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Question 3/10
Who is known for starting Memorial Day?
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Who is known for starting Memorial Day?
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William D. Brown
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John A. Logan
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Paul J. Taylor
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Noah L. Martin
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Question 4/10
What isn't a way people celebrate Memorial's Day?
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What isn't a way people celebrate Memorial's Day?
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Going to cemeteries
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Hanging the U.S.A. flag
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Parades
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Giving thanks to veterans and active soldiers.
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Question 5/10
What was Memorial Day first known as...?
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What was Memorial Day first known as...?
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Decoration Day
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Ornamental Day
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Remembrance Day
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Honorary Day
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Question 6/10
What is Memorial Day's official flower?
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What is Memorial Day's official flower?
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Baby's-breath
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Dandelion
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Coronarias
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Poppy
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Question 7/10
How many died in WW2?
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How many died in WW2?
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106 million
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75 million
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83 million
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94 million
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Question 8/10
How many died in WW1?
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How many died in WW1?
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40 million
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30 million
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20 million
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10 million
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Question 9/10
How many died in the Civil War?
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How many died in the Civil War?
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580K
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730K
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620K
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810K
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Question 10/10
Lastly, which war did the U.S. lose?
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Lastly, which war did the U.S. lose?
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American Revolution
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War of 1812
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Spanish-Amercan War
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Vietnam War
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