When the Wind Weeps Trivia Quiz

Answer: Poppy

The association of poppies with death dates back to Greek and Roman mythology. However, it was after World War I, that it became a symbol of soldiers who died during the war. John McCrae's poem "In Flanders Fields" created this imagery of poppies growing over the soldiers' graves.

"In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,"

Answer: Marigold

"The Day of the Dead" ("Día de Muertos") is a major Mexican holiday that honours the dead. It is celebrated over three days from 31 October to 2 November. The marigold is traditionally associated with this festival and known as the 'flower of the dead'.

Its bright orange petals are considered to symbolize the sun's rays and are used to decorate graves and altars. The strong, pungent odour of the flower is also believed to guide the spirits towards their favourite foods which are laid out as offerings.

Answer: Rosemary

The rosemary is a herb, native to the Mediterranean region. It typically has white, blue, pink or purple flowers. Its association with remembrance dates back to at least the 16th century where it was used during funerals. This symbolism also finds mention in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" where Ophelia says, "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance".

Anzac Day is a day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand commemorating the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I originally, and later extended to all wars. Rosemary is believed to grow freely across Gallipoli, the Turkish region where the ANZAC soldiers faced the Ottoman Empire and was therefore adopted as a symbol for ANZAC Day.

Answer: Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum symbolizes different things in different regions. While it has been adopted by the Emperor of Japan and is part of the Imperial Seal, in Australia, it is associated with mothers or mums because of its name and given as a gift on Mother's Day.

In France, it is associated with death and funerals. Giving it as a gift on other social occasions can result in a faux pas. In China, the flower was regarded as a sign of long life and worn during funerals.

Answer: Anemone

Anemones are named after the Greek word for 'wind' and are commonly called windflowers. According to Greek myth, the flower was created when Adonis was killed by a boar and his blood mixed with Aphrodite's tears. The flower therefore became associated with the death of a loved one.

Answer: Forget-me-not

The flowering plant, myosotis, is colloquially called the forget-me-not. As indicated by its name, it has been a symbol of remembrance in various cultures. The Armenian Genocide, also called the Armenian Holocaust, is a dark period when around 1.5 million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 to 1923.

In 2015, the 100th anniversary of this brutal event was commemorated and the forget-me-not was selected as the symbol of this occasion. This was especially poignant as Turkey did not acknowledge this event as a genocide, even 100 years after it first occurred.

Answer: Carnation

The carnation is believed to have derived its name from the incarnation of Jesus, when God became man, per the Christian faith. In some traditions, legend states that these flowers first appeared on the earth when Mary shed tears watching her son carry the cross on the way to his crucifixion. The pink carnations thus came to be associated with a mother's love and tears.

Answer: Lily

The pure white of the lily is believed to symbolize innocence and rebirth. These are one of the most commonly used funeral flowers in Europe. It is considered to symbolize a return to a state of innocence for the dead person.

Answer: Lotus

In various Asian cultures, the lotus is considered a symbol of perfection, purity and beauty. It has strong religious links with it being associated with many different Hindu deities and also being a symbol of the Buddha in Buddhism. This is attributed to the flower's ability to remain white and pure despite growing in murky surroundings. Buddhists believe that the first lotus flowers were created as footprints left by the Buddha and led to its association with rebirth in this culture.

Answer: Tulip

The shape of the Emblem of Iran resembles that of a tulip. The tulip was chosen to honour the memory of those who died for the sake of the country. In traditional Iranian belief, a red tulip was said to grow over the grave of a soldier who had laid down his life for the country. The Emblem of Iran was officially adopted in 1980.