Remembrance Day (11 November): people wear poppies and observe a two-minute silence at 11 am
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What do people wear to mark Remembrance Day?
White roses
Red poppies
Blue ribbons
Green badges
Explanation
People wear red poppies in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day on 11 November.
What happens at 11 am on 11 November?
A one-minute silence is observed
A two-minute silence is observed
Church bells ring across the country
A military parade takes place
Explanation
A two-minute silence is observed at 11 am on 11 November across the country to remember those who died in wars.
Where does the main Remembrance Day ceremony take place?
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London
St Paul's Cathedral
Explanation
The main Remembrance Day ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, where the monarch and other dignitaries lay wreaths.
What is Remembrance Day also known as?
Veterans Day
Armistice Day
Memorial Day
Poppy Day
Explanation
Remembrance Day (11 November) is also known as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on 11 November 1918 at the 11th hour. While informally called "Poppy Day," the official alternative name is Armistice Day.