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What flower is worn to represent Remembrance Day?
What is the poppy.
When did WWI begin?
What is July 28, 1914.
When did WWII begin?
What is Setpember 1, 1939
What happened on September 11, 2001?
What is terrorist attacks on NYC twin towers and the Pentagon.
What time of day does the hour of silence start?
What is 11:00AM
Why did the poppy become the symbol of Remembrance Day?
Because the poppy was seen growing on the burial sights of the fallen soldiers.
When did WWI end?
What is November 11, 1918
When did WWII end?
What is September 2, 1945
When were Canadian troops deployed to Afghanistan to assist our US neighbours?
What is October 2001
What is the famous poem that is recited at Remembrance Day ceremonies and was written by a soldier?
What is "In Flander's Fields"
What color are the crosses that stand over the soldier’s grave sites?
What is white.
Where did WWI take place?
What is Europe.
Name 3 of the allied or friendly countries in WWII?
What are Soviet Union, U.S., British Empire, Canada, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Yugoslavia, Greece, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Brazil
When did Canada withdraw their troops from Afghanistan?
What is July 2011
Why is Remembrance Day on November 11th?
Because it coincides with the exact date and time the guns fell silent at the end of WWI.
What does the Remembrance Day wreath symbolize?
What is a circle of eternal life.
Who were the allies (Triple-Entente -friendlycountries) in WWI?
What is France, United Kingdom & Russia
How many Canadian soldiers have lost their lives in the war in Afghanistan?
What is 158
What is a common phrase said on Remembrance Day?
What is "Lest We Forget"
What is the “Last Post”?
What is a trumpet sound indicating that the soldier has completed his life’s work and has entered into his rest.
Who were the enemies (Triple Alliance - unfriendly forces) at the beginning of WWI?
What is Germany, Austria-Hungary & Italy
Approximately how many lives were lost due to WWII?
What is 50-70 Million!!!!!! :(
When was Osama Bin Laden found?
What is May 2, 2011
Who was the writer of the poem "In Flander's Fields"?
What is Lt-Col John McRea, who was a Canadian doctor in the war.