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ANZACs at Gallipoli #success #failure
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1
Why was the battle at The Nek so disastrous?
The Anzacs forgot to bring their ammunition
A fire was lit that forced the Anzacs from their trenches
Shell-fire stopped too soon
2
What was one reason that the soldiers had mixed reactions when they learnt they were leaving?
They were dismayed that they weren't going to fight anymore
None of the above
They were sad to be leaving the bodies of their comrades
They were sad that they wouldn't see the Anzacs at home
3
Why did Churchill decide to launch an attack on Turkey?
He wanted to take over the world
She was an ally of the German Empire
He didn't like Turkish people
4
What is one reason that the Turks covered their front trench with logs?
The could use the logs to trip the Anzacs
They wanted some protection incase it rained at the night
It gave them some shade from the afternoon sun
It allowed them to shoot at the Anzacs without being seen
5
Why did the soldiers at Lone Pine have to engage in 'hand-to-hand' combat?
The Turks took all of their weapons away from them
It was too small&dark for them to see or use large weapons
6
At the end of the first day, what were the soldiers ordered to do?
To evacuate immediately
To not retreat and maintain their positions
To go back to the ship
Go to sleep
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What was the capital of Turkey called?
Alexandria
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Constantinople
8
The Anzacs comprised of…?
Australian, New Zealand, French and British troops
Only Australians
New Zealand & Australian Forces
The British Empire and the Turkish
9
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia during World War 1
Stanley Melbourne Bruce
James Scullin
Andrew Fisher
William (Billy) Morris Hughes
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How did the Anzacs deceive the Turks during the evacuation?
They learnt how to operate their guns
They enabled their guns to fire without them operating them
They ambushed them in the early hours of the morning
11
Why was the evacuation regarded as the most successful part of the campaign?
They were happy to be finally leaving
They managed to kill lots of Turks on their way
Not a single life was lost during the evacuation
12
How many Anzacs were killed at Gallipoli?
Up to 33,000
Over 20,000
Just over 10,000
Less than 5000
13
What year did the Gallipoli Campaign commence?
1915
1916
1914
1917
14
What kind of landscape were the Anzacs expecting?
A flat area of land from which they could advance inland
A empty desert without any inhabitants
A beach with palm trees that they could hide behind
15
Which answer is NOT a possible reason given for the inaccurate landing of the Anzacs' ships?
Delays in communication
Their onboard map was outdated
16
When did the troops evacuate?
In March
In Summer
In December
