The Symbolism and History of the Poppy

The Symbolism and History of the Poppy

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the ceramic poppy installation at the Tower of London in 2014?

To raise funds for the British Legion

To promote modern art in London

To commemorate the centenary of World War I

To celebrate the end of World War II

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the red poppy become a symbol of remembrance during World War I?

It was used in military uniforms

It was commonly found on the Western Front

It was the only flower that grew in the trenches

It symbolized peace and prosperity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the poppy's popularity as a remembrance symbol?

Its vibrant color in bleak landscapes

Its use in military uniforms

Its association with peace treaties

Its rarity during the war

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did John McCrae's poem 'In Flanders Fields' play in the symbolism of the poppy?

It was a song sung by soldiers

It was a personal diary entry

It connected the poppy with the theme of remembrance

It was a government propaganda tool

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two women instrumental in establishing the poppy as a symbol of remembrance?

Anna Guerin and Mona Michael

Emmeline Pankhurst and Sylvia Pankhurst

Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton

Marie Curie and Edith Cavell

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for setting up poppy factories in Britain and Scotland?

To create jobs for artists

To export poppies to other countries

To ensure a supply of poppies for remembrance

To develop new poppy designs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the poppy become a fundraising tool after World War I?

By auctioning poppy artwork

By selling poppy seeds

Through government mandates

Through the efforts of veterans' associations

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