Remembrance Day

Why do we commemorate Remembrance Day on November 11th?

• It was the date when Australia first entered the war,

• It was the date when the German ship Emden was captured at Cocos Island.

• It was the date Australia first became a federation.

• It was the date when the Armistice agreement was signed at the end of WW1.

What flower symbolises Remembrance Day?

• Roses.

• Daffodils.

• Poppies.

• Rosemary.

What years did WW1 start and finish?

• 1914 to 1916.

• 1914 to 1918.

• 1916 to 1918.

• 1918 to 1920.

Which ship attacked the German ship Emden?

• The Sydney.

• The Melbourne.

• The Perth.

• The Adelaide.

Which Cocos island did the Emden attack?

• West Island.

• Home Island.

• Direction Island.

• Horsborough Island.

Which Cocos island did the Emden run aground on?

• Direction Island.

• Horsborough Island.

• North Keeling Island.

• South Island.

What years did WW2 start and finish?

• 1914 to 1918.

• 1935 to 1945.

• 1939 to 1945.

• 1939 to 1948.

What was WW1 originally called?

• The First War.

• The Terrible War.

• The Australian War.

• The Great War.

Why is it important to stand still, look ahead and be quiet during the minute silence?

• So Mr Norris doesn't tell us off.

• To show respect for people who fought in the war.

What time of the day do most countries commemorate Remembrance Day?

• 10.00am.

• 11.00am

• 12.,00pm

• 1.00pm.