How do other countries around the world commemorate those who died in the World Wars?
In this lesson, we will learn how other countries around the world commemorate those who died in the World Wars. We will learn about the commemoration days of the USA, France, New Zealand and Australia, Germany and Japan.
How do other countries around the world commemorate those who died in the World Wars?
In this lesson, we will learn how other countries around the world commemorate those who died in the World Wars. We will learn about the commemoration days of the USA, France, New Zealand and Australia, Germany and Japan.
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- Armistice day is an important day in France and churches across the country hold services to remember those who have died.
- In France, there are military parades on Armistice day and people lay down special wreaths at war monuments and at an important tomb in Paris.
- Remembrance day is celebrated all over the world.
- In most countries, there are special marches and parades.
- In most countries, there are moments of silence, wreaths laid on war monuments, and church services.
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Q1.
What is an armistice?
When two sides cannot agree on something.
Q2.
Remembrance Sunday is always on the ________ Sunday of November.
First.
Third.
Q3.
What is a cenotaph?
A field of poppies.
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Q1.
What is the commemoration day called in France?
Anzac Day.
Memorial Day.
Q2.
What is the commemoration day called in New Zealand and Australia?
Armistice Day.
Memorial Day.
Q3.
What is the commemoration day called in Germany?
Constitution Memorial Day.
Memorial Day.