Memorial Day Quiz: 15 Quiz Questions and answers about Independence Day

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Planning your Memorial Day weekend party and looking for some fun and cool activities? This Memorial Day quiz will be perfect for you!

It’s a great way to entertain your guests while potentially learning new things!

Memorial Day is a day that honours the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. It is also a day to celebrate freedom and democracy and meet up with loved ones.

If you are planning a barbecue or a party, this quiz will be the perfect addition.

Here are 15 quiz questions about Memorial Day. How well do you know this important holiday? It’s time to discover it!

Round 1: Memorial Day Trivia questions

Let’s start with some trivia questions. Here we won’t giving you any options, you have to give the answer by yourself.

1. In which country is Memorial Day celebrated?
2. When is memorial day?
3. What is the former name of Memorial Day?
4. What does Memorial Day honor?
5. Which flower is usually worn on Memorial day?

Round 1: Memorial Day Trivia questions and answers

1. In which country is Memorial Day celebrated? The United States
2. When is memorial day? Last Monday in May
3. What is the former name of Memorial Day? Decoration Day
4. What does Memorial Day honor? The men and women who died while serving in the US military
5. Which flower is usually worn on Memorial day? A red poppy

Round 2: Memorial Day Multiple Choice questions

This round is a bit easier because we will give you 4 potential answers. Only one of them is the right one so choose carefully!

1. When was Memorial Day first celebrated?
   1. 30 May 1776
   2. 30 May 1868
   3. 30 May 1915
   4. 30 May 1982
2. When did Memorial Day become an official federal holiday?
   1. 1871
   2. 1941
   3. 1951
   4. 1971
3. What time does the national moment of remembrance take place?
   1. 10 AM
   2. 12 PM
   3. 3 PM
   4. 6 PM
4. What is the birthplace of Memorial Day?
   1. Stowe, VT
   2. Crystal River, FL
   3. Waterloo, NY
   4. Sedona, AZ
5. Which president proclaimed it as the birthplace of Memorial Day?
   1. President Lyndon B. Johnson
   2. John F. Kennedy
   3. Richard Nixon
   4. Gerald Ford
6. How many Americans died in WW1? 
   1. 6,516 
   2. 16,516 
   3. 116,516 
   4. 1,116,516 
7. When did the Korean War start?
   1. 1940
   2. 1950
   3. 1960
   4. 1970
8. How many Americans died in WW2?
   1. 5,399
   2. 105,399
   3. 405,399
   4. 1,005,399
9. Where does the largest Memorial day parade take place?
   1. Philadelphia
   2. Washington DC
   3. New Orleans
   4. New York City
10. Which act established the date of Memorial Day?
    1. Stamp Act
    2. Civil Rights Act
    3. Uniform Monday Holiday Act
    4. Voting Rights Act

Round 2: Memorial Day Multiple Choice questions and answers

1. When was Memorial Day first celebrated? 30 May 1868
2. When did Memorial Day become an official federal holiday? 1971
3. What time does the national moment of remembrance take place? 3PM
4. What is the birthplace of Memorial Day? Waterloo, NY
5. Which president proclaimed it as the birthplace of Memorial Day? President Lyndon B. Johnson
6. How many Americans died in WW1? 116,516 
7. When did the Korean War start? 1950
8. How many Americans died in WW2? 405,399
9. Where does the largest Memorial day parade take place? Washington DC
10. Which act established the date of Memorial Day? Uniform Monday Holiday Act

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