Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in many countries:

• To remember members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty since WWI.

• To celebrate the end of WWI.

• To remember all the people who have died in wars since WWI.

Remembrance Day is also known as:

• Armistice day

• Veteran’s day

• Poppy Day

• All of the above

On November 11^th, 1918:

• World War I officially ended;

• Fighting formally ended at11 a.m.

• Germany signed the Armistice (agreement which ended the WWI)

• All of the above

Remembrance Day is:

• A holiday is all countries where it is observed.

• Marked by special ceremonies by politicians and veterans at war memorials.

• Marked by observing 2 minutes of silence at 11a.m.

• Answers b & c.

The emblem of Remembrance Day the red poppy is

• sold by veterans for a fixed price

• sold for donations to raise money for veterans

• given out at no charge

The first remembrance poppy was worn in

• The U.K.

• The U.S.

• Canada

The poppy became an emblem of Remembrance Day due to

• The poem In Flanders Fields (by John McCrae)

• The poem We Shall Keep the Faith (by Moina Michael)

Why do we wear poppies?

• To show respect for people who sacrificed their lives during war.

• To show respect to the armed forces.

• To get to wear a nice flower for a few weeks.

Who was the first lady to wear a poppy for remembrance day?

• Jane Seymour

• Henry Hoover

Why do we have a two minute silence?

• So we can have some peace and quiet.

• To pay respect to people who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

• To have a quick sleep