Remembrance Day
How long is the moment of silence taken on Remembrance day?
2 minutes
When did World War 1 begin?
July 28, 1914
When did World War Two take place?
September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945
What side should a poppy be worn on?
What year did the first Remembrance Day take place in? (Hint: one year less than 1920)
1919
When did World War 1 end? (Hint: 4 years after 1914)
November 11, 1918
What was the average age of a soldier in World War 2?
(Hint: 3 years older than Xavyer, who is 23)
26 years old
Which number do you think of when you think of Remembrance Day?
11
What was Remembrance day originally called?
Armistice Day
How many Canadian served in the first World war?
650,000, 400,000 or 800,000?
More than 650,00 Canadian men and women
How many Canadians served during the Second World War from 1939-1945?
756,000, 347,00 or 1,100,000?
More than 1,100,000 Canadian men and women served during World War 2
Where is Flanders fields?
Belgium
“In Flanders Fields” the poem which has become synonymous with Remembrance Day was written by which Canadian poet?
John McCrae
How many Canadian casualties were there in World War 1?
70,000, 36,000 or 66,000?
More than 66,000 Canadian service men and women gave their lives in World War 1
What two countries were already involved in military conflict before World War 2?
Japan and China
What flower is the symbol of Remembrance Day?
Poppy
How many crosses are in Flanders Fields?
12,000
Where did Canada do most of it's fighting in World War 1?
The Western Front, Canada fought mostly in Beligim and France.
When did Canada officially enter World War 2?
On September 10, 1939
What time is the moment of silence?
11am