What is terrorist attacks on NYC twin towers and the Pentagon.
100
What time of day does the hour of silence start?
What is 11:00AM
200
Why did the poppy become the symbol of Remembrance Day?
Because the poppy was seen growing on the burial sights of the fallen soldiers.
200
When did WWI end?
What is November 11, 1918
200
When did WWII end?
What is September 2, 1945
200
When were Canadian troops deployed to Afghanistan to assist our US neighbours?
What is October 2001
200
What is the famous poem that is recited at Remembrance Day ceremonies and was written by a soldier?
What is "In Flander's Fields"
300
What color are the crosses that stand over the soldier’s grave sites?
What is white.
300
Where did WWI take place?
What is Europe.
300
Name 3 ally 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
300
When did Canada withdraw their troops from Afghanistan?
What is July 2011
300
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.
400
What does the Remembrance Day wreath symbolize?
What is a circle of eternal life.
400
Who were the allies (Triple-Entity) in WWI?
What is France, United Kingdom & Russia
400
Name 3 countires that were apart of the opposing side (axis)?
What is Germany, Japan, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria
400
How many Canadian soldiers have lost their lives in the war in Afghanistan?
What is 158
400
What is a common phrase said on Remembrance Day?
What is "Lest We Forget"
500
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.
500
Who were the enemies (Triple Alliance) at the beginning of WWI?
What is Germany, Austria-Hungary & Italy
500
Approximately how many lives were lost due to WWII?
What is 50-70 Million!!!!!! :(
500
When was Osama Bin Laden found?
What is May 2, 2011
500
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.