Holme Group Remembrance Day Quiz

Question 1

Which war did the Remembrance Day tradition originally recall?

Accepted Answer

First World War

Question 2

The start and end of the silence at 11am is marked by what, traditionally?

Accepted Answer

Nothing - people know to stop at 11am

Question 3

When did the Governor-General issue a proclamation to officially start commemorating Remembrance Day in Australia?

Accepted Answer

1997 - Sir William Deane

Question 4

Silence is traditionally observed for how long?

Accepted Answer

Two minutes

Question 5

The First World War ended with the signing of what treaty?

Accepted Answer

Versailles

Question 6

How many people died during World War 1, approximately?

Accepted Answer

20 million

Question 7

What flower is associated with Remembrance Day?

Accepted Answer

Poppy

Question 8

At what hour is a silence observed?

Accepted Answer

11:00 am

Question 9

The 'Last Post' is played during the Remembrance Day ceremony.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

What was the original name of Remembrance Day?

Accepted Answer

Armistice Day

Question 11

In which month is Remembrance Day observed?

Accepted Answer

November

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