Elizabeth II reviews 72,000 British veterans at Hyde Park

Elizabeth II reviews 72,000 British veterans at Hyde Park

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History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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In a coronation review at London's Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh honor 72,000 ex-servicemen, including blind veterans. The Queen expresses gratitude for their past and ongoing service, wishing them happiness and prosperity. The British Legion, with 40,000 members, and veterans from countries like Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Ireland, participate. Some attendees served in the Boer War, showcasing a significant display in Britain's coronation year.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many ex-servicemen gathered in Hyde Park for the coronation review?

30,000

50,000

72,000

100,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which vehicle did Queen Elizabeth arrive at the coronation review?

A Bentley

A Land Rover

A Jaguar

A Rolls Royce

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Queen Elizabeth wish for the veterans in her speech?

Happiness and prosperity

Success and wealth

Peace and tranquility

Long life and health

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many members of the British Legion were present at the event?

20,000

80,000

60,000

40,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which war did some of the veterans present at the event serve in?

The Vietnam War

The Boer War

World War II

World War I