Remembrance Day

What is the official date of Remembrance day? 

• 5th November
• 10th November
• 11th November
• 31st October

Why do we mark Remembrance day on a certain date?

• It was the date World War 2 finished
• The Queen decided on the date 
• It was the date World War 1 finished
• It is close to Christmas

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How many minutes silence do we hold for Remembrance day?

• 1 Minute
• 5 Minutes
• 3 Minutes
• 2 Minutes

When was the first silence held? 

• 11th November 1919
• 11th November 1920
• 11th November 1945 
• 11th November 2017

What flower do people wear to mark Remembrance Day?

• Rose
• Poppy
• Tulip
• Daffodil 

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Why do we wear a flower to mark Remembrance Day?

• It looks pretty
• It was the flower that was common on the battlefields 
• It is the Queens favourite flower
• It is the flower of the army

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What is another name for Remembrance day?

• Honours Day
• World War 1 Day
• Cenotaph Day
• Armistice Day

When did World War 1 end?

• 1918
• 1920
• 1922
• 1924

During Remembrance Day what is NOT done?

• Hymns are sung and prayers said
• Marches and parades take place
• Special church services are heard
• Parties and dancing are organised

Who wrote the famous poem "In Flanders Fields"?

• Christina Rossetti
• Wilfred Owen
• John McCrae
• Isaac Rosenberg