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1
What are graduation caps actually called?
Mortarboards
Bergere Fezs
Trenchers
Canterbury caps
2
Tassels are usually worn on the _____ side & shifted to the ____ when graduates receive their diplomas.
Back then to the front
Right then back
Left then right
Right then left
3
Why did students and teachers originally wear cap and gowns at graduation ceremonies?
To hide their tattered clothes from that time period
To all look the same
To stay warm since universities didn't have heating back then
To look different then the guests attending the ceremony
4
Graduation caps and gowns were first worn in which century?
The 16th century
The 4th century
The 12th century
The 18th century
5
Sir Edward Elgar, composed the song that would become the song used for the graduation walk. What is it called?
The Bride Elect: March
When You Were Sweet Sixteen
In the Shade of the Palm
Pomp and Circumstance Marches
6
Originally diplomas were made of what as paper was hard to make centuries ago?
Sheepskin
Stone
Wood
Birchbark
7
Since the 1960s, graduation outfits have remained unchanged.
True
False
8
The distinctive square shape of a graduation cap is believed to signify a _____.
A book, in recognition of scholarly achievements
The 4 corners represented the 4 years it takes to get a degree/ diploma.
A kite, to represent soaring up to your dreams
The 4 pillars of education; achievement, perseverance, focus, & knowledge.
9
The word valedictorian comes from the Latin words, vale dicere meaning what?
To speak
To achieve
To say farewell
To lead
10
The graduate caps originated as headwear warn by who?
Church leaders in the 16th century
Knights of the round table in Medieval Times
Greek Gods of Mythology
Kings in the British monarchy in 16th century
11
What year did Sir Edward Elgar, compose the song that became the song used at graduations?
1787
1813
1921
1901
12
The word “diploma” for graduation originated from a Latin word means what?
Double folded paper
Academic achievement
Rolled up paper
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13
At what point in history did graduates received a diploma they could actually keep?
in the 1900’s
the 1800’s
not until the 1960’s
the 1400’s
14
The cap toss dates back to 1912 with Navy Academy graduates. Why did they toss their caps?
Graduates would receive a new officer hat after their graduation ceremony.
They tossed them into the sea in honor of their dedication to the sea/navy
They tossed them to symbolize that they now became men
Graduates toss them because it was so hot on the ship the ceremony was on.
