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Monday 8 June 2015

1.When was World War 1 and why did New Zealand send soldiers overseas to fight?
  1. When was World War 1? 28 July 1914 to 11 november 1918
  2. Why did World War 1 begin? Franz Ferdinand was killed and that started war.
  3. Which side did New Zealand fight on during the war and why?The UK because they were very close and they had the same king.


2.Where is Gallipoli? Why is this place important?
  1. Locate where Gallipoli is? Gallipoli is in Turkey.
  2. Why was it important to the Allies during the war?  That where they landed (close to the capital)
  3. Why is this place important in Australian and New Zealand history? That was where many died.


3. What does the word ANZAC mean?

  1. Where did the name ANZAC originate?from the army.
  
2. What does it mean?Australia & New Zealand Army Corps
  1. Why are the New Zealand and Australian forces categorized together under this one label?Joined together for landing.

4. Why do we commemorate ANZAC Day?

  1. When do we commemorate ANZAC Day? 25th April.
  2. Why is it specifically commemorated on this day? they landed on that day.


5.How do we commemorate ANZAC Day?

  1. What symbolisms are observed on ANZAC Day? a parade and the poppy.
  2. Why is a poppy worn on ANZAC day? people died in flanders fields.
  3. Have you heard of The Ode? The Ode is a poem which is read on ANZAC day. Do you know why? to remember those who died.
  4. What is the  'Last Post'. Where did the 'Last Post' originate from? to say goodnight/at the funeral.
  5. What is a war memorial? Why are they found scattered all around New Zealand? has names of those who died.Most towns had people who died.

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