Labour Day Quiz For Students And Children: Labour Day, officially a day designated to celebrate the organized labour movement, is celebrated in countries around the world — though not necessarily on the same date. How much do you know about the summer season’s last hurrah? Take our quiz and find out.
Labour Day Quiz For Students
Quiz: Labour Day Quiz
Let us see how much yo know about “Labour Day”. Take a Quiz -10 questions about Labour Day.
- Question 1 of 10
1.
In Canada and the United States, Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. Which country marks Labour Day on May 23?
Correct – Jamaica – New Zealand’s Labour Day is on the first Monday in October. Trinidad and Tobago mark the day on June 19. Australia’s states have their own dates for Labour Day.
Wrong – Jamaica – New Zealand’s Labour Day is on the first Monday in October. Trinidad and Tobago mark the day on June 19. Australia’s states have their own dates for Labour Day.
- Question 2 of 10
2.
Canadian labour groups have held parades and celebrations since 1872, but Parliament officially recognized Labour Day as a holiday in what year?
Correct – 1894. The law was passed by the government led by Sir John Thompson.
Wrong – 1894. The law was passed by the government led by Sir John Thompson.
- Question 3 of 10
3.
Canada’s annual labour celebrations have their roots in a work action taken by the Toronto Printer’s Union in 1869. The union requested a reduction in its members weekly work hours, which employers refused. The union went on strike three years later, and a solidarity demonstration and march was held in the city. It became an annual event. How many weekly hours had the union asked for in 1869?
Correct – 58
Wrong – 58
- Question 4 of 10
4.
Globe owner George Brown so strongly opposed the union’s actions that he sued the union for violating a law that dated back to 1792. The 24 members of the strike committee were arrested and imprisoned. Why were the union’s actions illegal?
Correct – Union activity was illegal in Canada. The incident spurred Sir John A. Macdonald to introduce the Trade Union Act, which legalized union activity. Historians say his actions had as much to do with his embarrassing Brown, one of his chief political rivals, as it did with winning the support of the working class.
Wrong – Union activity was illegal in Canada. The incident spurred Sir John A. Macdonald to introduce the Trade Union Act, which legalized union activity. Historians say his actions had as much to do with his embarrassing Brown, one of his chief political rivals, as it did with winning the support of the working class.
- Question 5 of 10
5.
Despite its roots in the labour movement, Labour Day weekend is a non-political occasion for many Canadians. Which of the following does NOT traditionally take place on Labour Day weekend?
Correct – The NHL pre-season opens. The pre-season usually begins later in September.
Wrong – The NHL pre-season opens. The pre-season usually begins later in September.
- Question 6 of 10
6.
What is the French name for Labour Day?
Correct – “Fête du travail” (“Labour/Work Day”).
Wrong – “Fête du travail” (“Labour/Work Day”).
- Question 7 of 10
7.
A long-held piece of sartorial wisdom states that people should avoid doing this after Labour Day:
Correct – Wearing white. Theories as to why white is socially frowned upon after Labour Day include it being better suited to summer and more difficult to distinguish from snow in the winter.
Wrong – Wearing white. Theories as to why white is socially frowned upon after Labour Day include it being better suited to summer and more difficult to distinguish from snow in the winter.
- Question 8 of 10
8.
This country allowed its regions to set their own Labour Day dates until 1910, when it ruled that the whole nation would have one Labour Day. This was the result of sailors taking a Labour Day holiday in one region, then moving to another port and taking that region’s holiday off as well. What is the country?
Correct – New Zealand.
Wrong – New Zealand.
- Question 9 of 10
9.
The nine-hour workday movement that sparked the Toronto Printer’s Union protest began in what Canadian city?
Correct – Hamilton
Wrong – Hamilton
- Question 10 of 10
10.
The latest date on which Labour Day can fall in Canada and the United States is Sept. 7. When does this happen next?
Correct – 2015
Wrong – 2015
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Labour Day Celebration – Then and Now
Labourers were given their due rights after a lot of struggle. Those who toiled hard recognized its importance much more. The day held a special significance for them. Thus, in most of the countries, Labour Day celebration initially included paying honour to the union leaders who took the lead as well as inspired others to fight for their rights. Speeches were made by prominent leaders and labourers spent time together, making merry.
Trade unions conducted special lunches and dinners or organized picnics and outings for their team of labourers. Campaigns and parades were carried out to celebrate the worker’s rights. Fireworks were also done.
While campaigns and parades are still carried out on this day by trade unions in many organizations and group lunches and picnics are also organised, many people these days just see this day as an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. They spend time completing their pending household tasks or go out with their friends and family.
In countries such as Canada and United States where Labour Day is celebrated on the 1st Monday of September, people enjoy long weekend. They usually plan family outings or go out with friends. It offers them the much needed respite from the daily grind. People look forward to it as a holiday time. Speeches are also delivered to promote unity among workers.
In countries like Canada, Labour Day Classic matches are organized to rejoice this day. Many people go to watch these matches live while others simply laze around in their house watching its live telecast.
In United States, retailers put up sale during this time. The sale of products boosts a great deal around this time. It is said that people shop a lot during this time. Sales done at this time come next only to the sales done around the Christmas time. People particularly indulge in back-to-school shopping at this time.
Countries that Celebrate Labour Day
Many countries around the world celebrate Labour Day. Some of these include Australia, Bangladesh, Bahamas, Canada, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Libya, Somalia, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda and Morocco.
The date of celebration in these countries varies. In Australia it varies within the country. While some parts of Australia celebrate it in October, others celebrate the day in March while yet others celebrate it in May. Bangladesh celebrates the day in April while Bahamas celebrates it in June. However, most of the countries celebrate Labour Day on the 1st of May.
- अंतरराष्ट्रीय मज़दूर दिवस
- Labour Day
- People Working & Labour Coloring Pages
- People Working & Labour Day Images
- Labour Day Facebook Covers
- Labour Day Greetings, May Day eCards
- Labour Day Quotes in English
- मज़दूर दिवस उद्धरण – Labour Day Quotes in Hindi
- Labour Day Quiz
- What is Labour Day?
- Why is May Day Celebrated?
- Who began the labour movement?
- When is Labour Day in Australia?
- When is Labour Day in Jamaica?
- When was the first Labour Day Parade held?
- Where was the first Labour Day parade celebrated?
- Why France celebrate Labour Day or May Day?
- When did Congress vote Labour Day a federal holiday?
- Which state first granted Labour Day legal status as holiday?
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