In Memory: First World War Memorials SL L2 Aug 2018

A war memorial is a monument to remember those who have died in a war...

• True

• False

Why do we have war memorials?

• To honour those that died

• A place to remember loved ones

• All of them!

• They may encourage young New Zealanders to serve their country

How many New Zealand people lost their lives in the First World War?

• More than 17,000

• More than 18,000

• More than 19,000

• More than 20,000

Who paid for the memorials?

• The government

• The council

• The families

• The local communities

What type of memorials are in New Zealand?

• Stone obelisks

• Arches and gates

• Natural features

• All of them!

Soldier figures are the most common type of memorial in New Zealand...

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Stone obelisks are the most popular and common type of memorial in New Zealand.

How many arches and gate memorials are there in New Zealand?

• 10 - 30

• 30 - 50

• 20 - 40

• 50+

Where are stained glass window memorials found?

• Schools or churches

• Government buildings

• Museums

• New Zealand doesn't have any glass window memorials

What is a carillon?

• A stone pillar

• A statue

• A set of bells

• An inscriptioin

When was the National War Memorial opened?

• 1942

• 1932

• 1947

• 1937