Why are there poppies around on ANZAC day?

1. During which war did they start remembering fallen soldiers with poppies?

 Since the Great war (1914-18) world war one

2. In which country is ‘Flanders?’

Belgium

3. Was the poet who wrote ‘In Flanders Fields’ a soldier? How do you know?

lieutenant colonel john mccrae

4. In the poem it mentions a ‘quarrel’. Find a definition for the word quarrel:

It is another word for argument or disagreement

5. Where in the World is Belgium? Explain where you find it...

It is in Europe it is across the channel from England,it is next to the netherland,frace,Germany.

6. What is an Armistice?

an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

7. What is another name for the ‘red poppy’?

The botanical name for the red poppy is Papaver rhoeas and a common name is field poppy 

8. How do you think John McCrae felt when he wrote his poem?

He felt sad because all the people got killed

9. Find an image that portrays the words of the first verse the best you can.  

10. Why do you think the RSA want to raise money from poppies?

To help the returned servicemen from all the wars that new Zealand soldiers have fought in.

11. If you could choose another symbol to remember the ANZAC soldiers,  

     what would it be?  Explain your choice.

 A wihte dove is a symbol for peace all around the world and all the soldiers fought so that we can all live in peace.