When is Remembrance Day observed in Canada?
a) November 11
b) December 25
c) July 1
d) October 31
Answer: a) November 11
Remembrance Day is observed to honor and remember the sacrifices of which group of individuals?
a) Politicians
b) Veterans of various wars
c) Doctors
d) Scientists
Answer: b) Veterans of various wars
What is the traditional flower associated with Remembrance Day?
a) Tulip
b) Daffodil
c) Poppy
d) Lily
Answer: c) Poppy
Which war is often associated with the origins of Remembrance Day?
a) World War II
b) Korean War
c) Vietnam War
d) World War I
Answer: d) World War I
On Remembrance Day, a two-minute silence is observed at what time?
a) 10:00 AM
b) 11:00 AM
c) 12:00 PM
d) 1:00 PM
Answer: b) 11:00 AM
What is the significance of the poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae?
a) It inspired the creation of Remembrance Day.
b) It celebrates the beauty of spring.
c) It promotes environmental conservation.
d) It is a love poem.
Answer: a) It inspired the creation of Remembrance Day.
The National War Memorial, where the Remembrance Day ceremony is held in Ottawa, is often referred to by what name?
a) Peace Tower
b) Victory Column
c) Cenotaph
d) Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Answer: c) Cenotaph
What is the traditional act of placing a poppy wreath at a war memorial or cenotaph called?
a) Poppification
b) Wreath-laying ceremony
c) Floral tribute
d) Poppy offering
Answer: b) Wreath-laying ceremony
In which year did Remembrance Day become a national holiday in Canada?
a) 1919
b) 1922
c) 1939
d) 1956
Answer: d) 1956
What is the name of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual campaign to raise funds for veterans and their families?
a) Poppy Parade
b) Veterans Aid Drive
c) Poppy Appeal
d) Soldier Support Drive
Answer: c) Poppy Appeal
In which city did the first Remembrance Day ceremony take place?
a) Toronto
b) Ottawa
c) Montreal
d) Halifax
Answer: c) Montreal
The red poppy symbolizes remembrance because of its prevalence in which fields during World War I?
a) English countryside
b) Canadian prairies
c) French vineyards
d) Belgian battlefields
Answer: d) Belgian battlefields
What is the purpose of the “Last Post” played during Remembrance Day ceremonies?
a) To signal the end of the ceremony
b) To honor fallen soldiers
c) To mark the beginning of a parade
d) To announce the start of a minute of silence
Answer: b) To honor fallen soldiers
The “Ode of Remembrance,” often recited during Remembrance Day ceremonies, begins with the lines:
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.”
Who wrote these lines?
a) Robert Frost
b) Wilfred Owen
c) Rudyard Kipling
d) Laurence Binyon
Answer: d) Laurence Binyon
The “Act of Remembrance” includes the phrase “We will remember them.” How is this phrase typically completed by the audience?
a) “In honor of their sacrifice.”
b) “For the freedom they fought for.”
c) “With gratitude and respect.”
d) “Lest we forget.”
Answer: d) “Lest we forget.”
Remembrance Day is also observed in other countries, such as the United Kingdom and Australia. In the UK, what is the name of the memorial event held on the Sunday closest to November 11?
a) Remembrance Sunday
b) Memorial March
c) Poppy Day
d) Veterans’ Parade
Answer: a) Remembrance Sunday
The “National Silver Cross Mother” is a title given to a Canadian woman who has lost a son or daughter in military service. In which year was this tradition established?
a) 1922
b) 1945
c) 1965
d) 1980
Answer: c) 1965
The phrase “Lest we forget” is often associated with Remembrance Day. What does this phrase signify?
a) The importance of historical education
b) The duty to honor fallen soldiers
c) The need to remember all past events
d) The desire for peace
Answer: b) The duty to honor fallen soldiers
Which Canadian city is known for its participation in the “No Stone Left Alone” program, where students place poppies on veterans’ graves?
a) Vancouver
b) Calgary
c) Toronto
d) Montreal
Answer: b) Calgary
The term “Remembrance Day” was officially adopted in Canada in which year?
a) 1919
b) 1922
c) 1939
d) 1956
Answer: b) 1922
The “Veterans’ Bill of Rights” was enacted by the Canadian government to ensure that veterans receive certain benefits and services. In which year was it introduced?
a) 1919
b) 1945
c) 1985
d) 2001
Answer: c) 1985
The “Ride for Respect” is an annual event that aims to raise awareness and funds for veterans. What mode of transportation is used during this event?
a) Bicycles
b) Motorcycles
c) Horses
d) Hot air balloons
Answer: b) Motorcycles
The Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa includes a flypast by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. What type of aircraft do the Snowbirds fly?
a) Fighter jets
b) Cargo planes
c) Helicopters
d) Aerobatic planes
Answer: d) Aerobatic planes
The “National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism” is observed in Canada on which date?
a) April 6
b) June 23
c) September 11
d) December 6
Answer: d) December 6
The “Poppy Campaign” is an initiative led by which organization to raise funds for veterans and their families?
a) Canadian Red Cross
b) Salvation Army
c) Royal Canadian Legion
d) Veterans Affairs Canada
Answer: c) Royal Canadian Legion
The term “cenotaph” originates from a Greek word meaning:
a) Eternal flame
b) Empty tomb
c) Memorial wall
d) Victory arch
Answer: b) Empty tomb
The “Silver Poppy” is worn on Remembrance Day to honor the sacrifices made by which group?
a) Veterans
b) Medical personnel
c) Families of soldiers
d) War correspondents
Answer: c) Families of soldiers
Which Canadian province was the first to officially recognize Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday?
a) Ontario
b) Newfoundland and Labrador
c) Quebec
d) Alberta
Answer: b) Newfoundland and Labrador
What is the name of the annual campaign organized by the Royal Canadian Legion to encourage people to wear poppies in the lead-up to Remembrance Day?
a) Poppy Push
b) Poppy Pride
c) Poppy Pledge
d) Poppy Campaign
Answer: d) Poppy Campaign
“Two Minutes of Silence” by Leonard Cohen is a song inspired by which aspect of Remembrance Day?
a) The Last Post
b) The poppy
c) The minute of silence
d) The cenotaph
Answer: c) The minute of silence
The Canadian government established a program to provide post-secondary education assistance to the children of deceased or disabled veterans. What is this program called?
a) Veterans Education Plan
b) Remembrance Bursary Program
c) Poppies for Progress
d) Soldier Scholars
Answer: b) Remembrance Bursary Program
In which year did the National War Memorial in Ottawa become the focus of the Remembrance Day ceremony?
a) 1922
b) 1939
c) 1956
d) 1982
Answer: a) 1922
The Highway of Heroes is a section of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) between Toronto and which other city?
a) Ottawa
b) Montreal
c) Kingston
d) Vancouver
Answer: c) Kingston
Which Canadian artist created the painting “The Trench,” which depicts soldiers in a World War I trench?
a) Emily Carr
b) Alex Colville
c) Lawren Harris
d) Tom Thomson
Answer: b) Alex Colville
The National War Memorial in Ottawa features a bronze statue of a figure representing peace. What is this statue known as?
a) Spirit of Sacrifice
b) Guardian of Peace
c) Angel of Victory
d) Monument of Remembrance
Answer: a) Spirit of Sacrifice
The National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, located in Ottawa, pays tribute to the contributions of Indigenous veterans. In which year was it unveiled?
a) 1990
b) 2000
c) 2010
d) 2020
Answer: b) 2000
The Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa includes a “Parade of Veterans.” What is the purpose of this parade?
a) To showcase military vehicles
b) To honor living veterans
c) To simulate a wartime procession
d) To remember fallen soldiers
Answer: b) To honor living veterans
What is the name of the organization that coordinates the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa?
a) Veterans Affairs Canada
b) Royal Canadian Legion
c) National War Memorial Committee
d) Department of National Defence
Answer: b) Royal Canadian Legion
The Vimy Ridge memorial in France is dedicated to which significant event in Canadian military history?
a) World War I
b) World War II
c) Korean War
d) Afghanistan War
Answer: a) World War I
The phrase “In Remembrance” is often inscribed on war memorials and gravestones. What Latin phrase is commonly used for this purpose?
a) Memento Mori
b) Carpe Diem
c) Ad Astra Per Aspera
d) E Pluribus Unum
Answer: a) Memento Mori
In addition to poppies, what other symbol is often associated with Remembrance Day?
a) White doves
b) Blue forget-me-nots
c) Purple lilacs
d) Yellow daffodils
Answer: b) Blue forget-me-nots
Which Canadian soldier is known for his heroic actions during the Battle of Ortona in World War II and is often referred to as “the Vandoos’ Bayonet”?
a) Billy Bishop
b) John McCrae
c) Paul Triquet
d) Sam Steele
Answer: c) Paul Triquet
What was the name of the Canadian warship that participated in the D-Day landings during World War II and is often referred to as “Canada’s D-Day ship”?
a) HMCS Calgary
b) HMCS Montreal
c) HMCS Athabaskan
d) HMCS Haida
Answer: d) HMCS Haida
In which city is the Canadian War Museum located?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Ottawa
d) Vancouver
Answer: c) Ottawa
The “Remembrance Candle” is often lit during Remembrance Day ceremonies. What does this candle symbolize?
a) Hope for world peace
b) Unity among nations
c) Eternal memory
d) Religious devotion
Answer: c) Eternal memory
The “Highway of Heroes” is named in honor of Canadian soldiers who have fallen in combat. What is the highway’s official designation?
a) Highway 401
b) Highway 7
c) Highway 17
d) Highway 2
Answer: a) Highway 401
The “Canadian Peacekeeping Monument,” located in Ottawa, commemorates Canada’s contributions to international peacekeeping efforts. In which year was it unveiled?
a) 1985
b) 1992
c) 2000
d) 2011
Answer: b) 1992
The “Vimy Oaks” project involves planting oak trees in Canada that were propagated from acorns collected at the Vimy Ridge battlefield. How many oaks were planted as part of this project?
a) 100
b) 500
c) 1,000
d) 5,000
Answer: b) 500
The “National Aboriginal Veterans Monument” features a bronze statue of an Indigenous soldier. What is the soldier depicted holding in his hands?
a) A rifle
b) A poppy wreath
c) A peace pipe
d) A feather
Answer: c) A peace pipe
The “Brothers in Arms Memorial” is a monument dedicated to the memory of which group of individuals?
a) Fallen soldiers
b) War correspondents
c) Military chaplains
d) Civilian war workers
Answer: b) War correspondents
