Tower of London Poppies, 'Blood swept Lands and Seas of Red' installation of red ceramic poppies removal.

Tower of London Poppies, 'Blood swept Lands and Seas of Red' installation of red ceramic poppies removal.

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History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the removal of ceramic poppies from the Tower of London, a project involving 8,000 volunteers. The installation commemorates British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in the Great War. The public played a significant role in both the installation and removal, with many poppies purchased to support service charities. The display has attracted millions of visitors, and parts of it will tour before being donated to museums. The project emphasizes remembrance and the importance of sticking to original plans to maintain its significance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of volunteers in the poppies installation at the Tower of London?

They only helped in planting the poppies.

They did not participate in the installation process.

They were involved in both planting and removing the poppies.

They only helped in removing the poppies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the 888,246 poppies represent in the installation?

The number of volunteers involved in the project.

The number of visitors to the installation.

The total number of poppies sold to the public.

Each British and Commonwealth death in the Great War.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is planned for the weeping Willow and wave parts of the installation?

They will remain at the Tower of London permanently.

They will go on tour and then be gifted to museums.

They will be sold to the highest bidder.

They will be discarded after the removal.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Lynn Wilson believe it's the right time to finish the installation?

She wants to see a new installation in its place.

She feels the installation is not popular anymore.

She believes sticking to the original plans is important.

She thinks it has lost its significance.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have visited the poppies installation?

5 million

3 million

10 million

1 million