How Much Do You Know About Canadian Wartime: The Remembrance Day Quiz

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By: Ashley Linkletter

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Canada's military contributions have spanned across two world wars, the Korean War, the Gulf War and a long engagement in Afghanistan. The First World War demonstrated the horrors and losses associated with war — it also exemplified the importance of community and the hope of rebirth felt by Canadians across the nation. Canada's involvement in the Second World War showed the resiliency of its troops, including all of the incredible women and indigenous peoples who offered their knowledge and services to the war effort. Since then, Canadian forces have repeatedly and voluntarily stepped into the roles of soldier, peacekeeper and diplomat (sometimes wearing several hats at the same time.)

From the origins of the poppy and Remembrance Day to the importance of Canada's Nursing Sisters and code talkers, this quiz will test your knowledge of wartime trivia throughout the last century. Focusing on significant battles, awards and honours, heroic endeavours and special operations, you may need to go back to your history textbooks to get through these questions. Then again, if you're a Canadian military buff, you might not! Either way, you'll enjoy learning about the immense contributions (and mistakes) made by Canada's ground forces, air force and navy.

Remembrance Day is all about honouring the hard work and sacrifice done by our troops. Let's put your knowledge to the test and see what you can remember as you work through these questions!

What kind of flowers do Canadians wear every November 11 to remember those who died during wartime?
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What kind of flowers do Canadians wear every November 11 to remember those who died during wartime?

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What is the name of the poem Canadians recite or read on Remembrance Day?
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What is the name of the poem Canadians recite or read on Remembrance Day?

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Which of the following forms of Canadian currency has not been embellished with a Remembrance Day poppy?

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The Second World War officially began on September 1, 1939. When did Canada declare war against Germany?

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How many Canadian women served in the military during the Second World War?

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Canada's navy was massive by the end of the Second World War. How did it rank in size compared to the other allied countries?

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The Scheldt Battle is infamous for what?

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Where is the Canadian National Vimy Memorial located?

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How many Indigenous Canadians are believed to have fought in the First World War?

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Molly Lamb Bobak was an important figure in the Second World War. Who was she?

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What faction of the Canadian military were nicknamed the Wrens?

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This honour is bestowed upon individuals who have shown "the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty, in the presence of the enemy." What is it called?

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What does the term "code talker" refer to?

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In what city is Canada's national Remembrance Day ceremony held?

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How many Canadians, Newfoundlanders and indigenous peoples served in the Second World War?

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When did the War Measures Act come into play?

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How many Canadian women served in the Korean War?

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A stain on Canada's wartime history, this incident occurred in British Columbia during the Second World War because of the War Measures Act. What is the question referring to?

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Which of the following battles was not fought by Canadian troops in the First World War?

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You may know this special military group as The Devil's Brigade. What is the group's actual name?

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These important wartime heroes were sometimes called "bluebirds." Who were they?

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When does the Poppy Campaign officially begin in Canada?

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How are the proceeds from poppy sales used?

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This Second World War raid was devastating for Canadian troops. What was it called?

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How many Canadians served in the Korean War?

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What was the First Commonwealth Division?

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After the armistice was declared at the end of the Korean War, how many Canadians stayed behind in a peacekeeping role?

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This program encourages Canadians to learn about the achievements and sacrifices of the nation's military. What is it called?

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The Nursing Sisters of Canada branched out into three separate divisions during which war?

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Which of the following events in Afghanistan was Canada not involved in?

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How many members of the Canadian Armed Forces served in Afghanistan?

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The Memorial Cross is awarded to whom?

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August 9 is known as what day in Canada?

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Where do the Canadian Rangers patrol?

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When did Canadian soldiers first engage in active conflict during the Second World War?

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