How Much Do You Know About Florence Nightingale? Trivia Facts Quiz

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    Which month was she born?

    • May
    • August
    • October
    • January
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Famously called the mother of modern nursing and being a foremost personality in that field, Florence Nightingale was also a statistician and reformer during her lifetime. Do you really know Florence Nightingale? Let our quiz help you discover how much you may know and also test your ability on this woman.

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  • 2. 
    Which of these days is celebrated on Florence’s birthday? - ProProfs

    Which of these days is celebrated on Florence’s birthday?

    • Red Cross Day    

    • Crimean War Remembrance 

    • War Veterans Remembrance    

    • International Nurses Day

    Correct Answer
    A. International Nurses Day
    Explanation
    International Nurses Day is celebrated on Florence's birthday because Florence Nightingale, who was born on May 12, 1820, is considered the founder of modern nursing. This day is observed to honor her contributions to the nursing profession and to recognize the hard work and dedication of nurses worldwide.

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  • 3. 
    Which of these is related to the woman? - ProProfs

    Which of these is related to the woman?

    • Writer

    • Politician

    • Soldier

    • TV host

    Correct Answer
    A. Writer
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Writer" because the question asks for something related to a woman, and a writer can be of any gender. Therefore, it is possible for a woman to be a writer.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these did she serve as during the Crimean War? - ProProfs

    Which of these did she serve as during the Crimean War?

    • Nurse

    • Soldier 

    • Researcher

    • Protocol

    Correct Answer
    A. Nurse
    Explanation
    During the Crimean War, she served as a nurse. Nurses played a crucial role in providing medical care and support to wounded soldiers during the war. They worked tirelessly to tend to the injured, improve sanitation, and provide comfort to those in need. Florence Nightingale, for example, is a well-known figure who made significant contributions as a nurse during the Crimean War.

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  • 5. 
    What month did she die? - ProProfs

    What month did she die?

    • May

    • August

    • October

    • January

    Correct Answer
    A. August
  • 6. 
    Which of these medals is named after her? - ProProfs

    Which of these medals is named after her?

    • The Florence Award 

    • The Nightingale Award   

    • FNO Award    

    • Florence Nightingale Award

    Correct Answer
    A. Florence Nightingale Award
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Florence Nightingale Award. This award is named after Florence Nightingale, who was a renowned nurse and social reformer. She is considered the founder of modern nursing and made significant contributions to healthcare. The Florence Nightingale Award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of nursing and healthcare.

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  • 7. 
    What year did she establish the first recognised nursing school? - ProProfs

    What year did she establish the first recognised nursing school?

    • 1883

    • 1907

    • 1904

    • 1860

    Correct Answer
    A. 1860
    Explanation
    In 1860, she established the first recognized nursing school.

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  • 8. 
    Which year did she receive the LGStJ Award?  - ProProfs

    Which year did she receive the LGStJ Award? 

    • 1883

    • 1907

    • 1904

    • 1884

    Correct Answer
    A. 1904
  • 9. 
    What year did she receive the Order of Merit award? - ProProfs

    What year did she receive the Order of Merit award?

    • 1883

    • 1907

    • 1904

    • 1884

    Correct Answer
    A. 1907
    Explanation
    In this question, the correct answer is 1907. This means that she received the Order of Merit award in the year 1907.

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  • 10. 
    What year did she receive the Royal Red Cross award? - ProProfs

    What year did she receive the Royal Red Cross award?

    • 1883

    • 1907

    • 1904

    • 1884

    Correct Answer
    A. 1883
    Explanation
    In this question, the correct answer is 1883. This means that she received the Royal Red Cross award in the year 1883.

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