Remembrance day facts
Why do we celebrate remembrance day.
What is to show our respects for the fallen soldiers.
How long did WWI last
4 years
In flanders field was inspired by the poppy?
TRUE!
Why is remembrance day on November 11th?
Because WW1 ended on the 11th day of the 11th month on the 11th hour.
What Countries were on the British Empire's side?
France, Russia, Italy and America
Armistice is another name for Remembrance Day
TRUE
What does a poppy symbolize?
It symbolizes hope and a peaceful future.
which war was longer WW1 or WW2?
WW2 (it was over 4 years long)
Remembrance day is ONLY for WW1 and WW2?
FALSE its for any pervious or ongoing war(s).
who wrote in Flanders fields
John McCrae
Where can you buy a poppy?
shops, supermarket, schools, church etc..
How long is the silence on remembrance day?
2 minutes- to remember the veterans who served their country in war
What year did remembrance day start?
it started 1919.
How many poppies are made every year at the factory?
5 million
Why were poppies sold?
Poppies were sold to raise money for soldiers and airmen who were coming back from the war