Washington's Birthday: Federal Holiday, History And Facts Quiz!
Washington's Birthday is a Federal Holiday for the honor of the first president, George Washington, who was the first president of the United States. He was loved by many, and he was a great president. He represents the foundation of American Democracy. What do you know about Washington's Birthday and History! Try this quiz to find out.
- 1.
What year was George Washington's birthday, became paid holidays for all employees of the federal government, including individuals who work outside of Washington, D.C?- A.
1879
- B.
1880
- C.
1885
- D.
1890
- 2.
What year did the British Empire switch to the Gregorian calendar?
- A.
1752
- B.
1755
- C.
1762
- D.
1772
- 3.
When was the federal holiday shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act?
- A.
January 1, 1971
- B.
January 5,1971
- C.
January 15, 1971
- D.
January 20, 1971
- 4.
Which of these is also known as Washington's Birthday?
- A.
Valentine day
- B.
Independence Day
- C.
President day
- D.
People's day
- 5.
Why is Washington's Birthday celebrated every year?
- A.
To remind people about him
- B.
To honour him
- C.
Do more free holidays
- D.
None of the above
- 6.
What did they call George Washington?
- A.
Father of all nation
- B.
Father of his country
- C.
Father unlimited
- D.
Father of united state
- 7.
What year was George Washington born?
- A.
1731
- B.
1732
- C.
1733
- D.
1734
- 8.
Who was the first to designate Washington's original birth date as a national holiday?
- A.
Lyndon
- B.
Kennedy
- C.
John
- D.
Chester Alan
- 9.
When was Washington's Birthday first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia?
- A.
1880
- B.
1882
- C.
1885
- D.
1888
- 10.
Which of Martha Washington's grandchildren got married on George Washington's Birthday?
- A.
Elizabeth Parke
- B.
Elena Parke
- C.
Martha Parke
- D.
Eleanor Parke
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