SYMBOLS
What flower is worn to represent Remembrance Day?
The poppy.
When did WWI begin?
July 28, 1914.
When did WWII begin?
Setpember 1, 1939
A group of people who fight on land
The Army
A group of people who fight in the air?
Airforce
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?
November 11, 1918
When did WWII end?
September 2, 1945
What time of day does the hour of silence start?
11:00 am
What is the famous poem that is recited at Remembrance Day ceremonies and was written by a soldier?
"In Flanders Fields"
What color are the crosses that stand over the soldier’s grave sites?
White.
Where did WWI take place?
Europe.
Name 3 ally countries in WWII?
Soviet Union, U.S., British Empire, Canada, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Yugoslavia, Greece, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Brazil
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.
A statue or building to remember veterans
Monument
What does the Remembrance Day wreath symbolize?
Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future
Who were the allies in WWI?
France, United Kingdom & Russia
Name 3 countires that were a part of the opposing side?
Germany, Japan, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria
How many Canadian soldiers lost their lives in WW1?
About 66,000
What was Remembrance Day originally known as?
The Armistice Day
What is the “Last Post”?
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) at the beginning of WWI?
Germany, Austria-Hungary & Italy
Approximately how many lives were lost due to WWII?
50-70 Million
What is a common phrase said on Remembrance Day?
Lest We Forget
Who was the writer of the poem "In Flander's Fields"?
Lt-Col John McCrae, who was a Canadian doctor in the war.