Q 01/05

Remembrance Day marks the end of hostilities in which war?

A) Korean War

B) World War I

C) World War II

D) Boer War

Answer · why

B) World War I

It recalls the end of First World War fighting at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.

Q 02/05

What flower is traditionally worn for Remembrance Day?

A) Cornflower

B) Rosemary

C) Lily

D) Poppy

Answer · why

D) Poppy

The day is also known as Poppy Day because of the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy.

Q 03/05

In Barbados, the Remembrance Sunday parade is held at which Bridgetown site?

A) Independence Square

B) Garrison Savannah

C) National Heroes' Square

D) Queen's Park

Answer · why

C) National Heroes' Square

A gun salute, wreaths and prayers are offered at the Cenotaph in the heart of the square, with the Governor-General and Prime Minister attending.

Q 04/05

Which 1919 agreement signed on 28 June formally ended the First World War?

A) Treaty of Versailles

B) Treaty of Trianon

C) Treaty of Sèvres

D) Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Answer · why

A) Treaty of Versailles

The armistice had only paused fighting; it initially expired after 36 days and had to be extended several times.

Q 05/05

Which king hosted the banquet that opened the first 11 November commemoration in 1919?

A) Edward VII

B) Edward VIII

C) George V

D) George VI

Answer · why

C) George V

He entertained French president Raymond Poincaré at Buckingham Palace on the evening of 10 November 1919.