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1
What type of soldiers were the 'infantry'?
Soldiers who mostly travelled and fought on foot.
Wounded soldiers who were sent home early.
Soldiers trained as snipers.
Soldiers who went over & trained but didn't end up fighting.
2
Where was the Western Front located?
The borders of Italy, Austria-Hungary and Russia.
The borders of France, Germany and Belgium.
The borders of France and Italy.
The borders of Austria-Hungary, Serbia and Italy.
3
Australia's first military action in World War 1 was:
Defensive action at Gallipoli.
Trench warfare at the Battle of Somme.
Defending the Suez Canal against the Ottoman Turks.
Driving Germany out of Papua New Guinea.
4
Who were the 'enemy aliens'?
People from enemy countries who wanted to migrate to the UK.
Spies from enemy countries, living in Britain and Australia.
Spies from Britain who infiltrated the German military.
People historically from one of the enemy nations.
5
When did the ANZAC troops land on the Gallipoli Peninsula?
7th July 1915
24th August 1914
25th April 1915
28th October 1917
6
Britain declared war on Germany because:
Germany attacked the Russian border.
Germany invaded Belgium, a country Britain vowed to protect.
Britain didn't like Germany.
Germany attacked Britain first.
7
The British-French plan at Somme failed because...
The German trenches could withstand heavy bombardment.
The Germans had better weapons.
The plan didn't fail, it worked.
The Germans were better fighters.
8
How many Australia casualties were there after the Battle of Fromelles?
12000 casualties, 20% of which were killed.
Just under 20000
2897
Over 5000
9
Identify the 3 main types of trench lines
Front-line trenches
Reserve lines
Border lines
Support lines
10
The 'Triple Entente' alliance was formed between:
France, Britain and Russia.
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
Serbia, Russia and Germany.
Austria-Hungary, Germany and Britain
11
The 'Triple Alliance' was formed by which countries?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
France, Germany and Russia.
Germany, Britain and Australia.
Britain, France and Russia.
12
Who did the Australian Light Horse fight against in Palestine?
The Austria-Hungarians
The Russians
The Germans.
The Ottoman Turks
13
Why did Germany challenge France's influence in Morocco?
Because Germany thought Britain might invade Morocco.
Because France was mistreating the people of Morocco.
Because Germany wanted to develop its own colonies.
Because Germany didn't like France.
14
True or false: The Industrial Revolution did not impact the types if weapons used in WW1.
False
True
15
What is an 'arms race'?
When a third world nation develops its own military
When countries increase spending on military development
A game played by soldiers on the western front
When countries decrease spending on military development
16
What did the 'white feather' symbolise?
Protection: Worn on soldiers uniforms for good luck.
A truce had been called between waring troops.
Cease fire: Allowing both sides time to collect their dead.
Shame and cowardice.
17
True or False: WW1 was the first time aeroplanes had been used in warfare.
False
True
18
The law the Aus. government used to censor what was said about the war was?
The War Press Restriction Act 1914
The War Censorship Act 1914
The War Precautions Act 1914
The Propaganda Restriction Act 1914
19
Which countries remained neutral?
Switzerland, Italy, France and Netherlands.
Netherlands, Switzerland, Albania and Iran.
Switzerland, Italy, New Zealand and Turkey.
Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia and Egypt.
20
What part did the RAN (Royal Australian Navy) play in the war?
Transporting troops and supplies.
Australian did not have a Navy during WW1.
Sea battles.
The RAN was not involved in WW1.
21
What is meant by the term 'stalemate'?
The food rations carried by soldiers while travelling.
The result of one side surrendering to another.
State of war in which neither side is able to make progress.
Name given to friends/family back home, who soldiers missed.
22
Who was Australia fighting when they defended the Seuz Canal?
The Russians
The Austria-Hungarians
The Ottoman Turks
The Germans
23
The ANZACs fought which country in Gallipoli?
The French
The Austria-Hungarians
The Turks
The Germans
24
How many ANZAC troops were originally sent to Gallipoli?
20000
27000
12000
16000
25
The event that is said to have started WW1 is:
Britain refusing to allow Germany access to its colonies.
The assassination of the King of Austria-Hungary.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Britain raising the price of produce sold to Germany.
26
What is propaganda?
Information used to promote a political cause/point of view.
A law passed by the Aus. government that censored war news.
A form of military action used by the British.
Posters and advertisements.
27
True or false: The Battle of Fromelles was the first time Australian troops fought in France.
False
True
28
What was the 'Australian Light Horse'?
Soldiers in charge of taking care of the horses used.
A specific type of race horse commonly used in the war.
Soldiers who went into battle and fought on horseback.
A type of tank used by Australian soldiers in Egypt.
29
What was the 'Bombardment' strategy?
A strategy used by Governments to get young men to enlist
A form of torture that forced enemies to give up information
Continuous shelling in preparation for an attack or invasion
When lots of soldiers travelled together over long distances
30
True or false: The worst day in British Army History was the first day of the Battle of Hamel.
False
True
31
The General in charge of the Australian troops at the Battle of Hamel was?
Rupert Wilson III
John Wilson
Robert Monash
John Monash
32
Why were the ANZACs known as 'diggers'?
Because they spent so much time digging trenches.
It was a nickname given to them after the gold rush.
They were able to invade areas by digging around enemy lines
They were good at digging holes.
33
Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
The German President didn't like the Russian Tsar
Germany wanted to expand and Russia was the largest country
Just because they wanted to.
Russia mobilised its army despite Germany asking it not too
34
The trench system consisted of a series of how many lines?
2
3
4
1
35
Reasons for enlisting in the army included:
Family honour, unemployment and the offer of good wages.
Patriotism, adventure, peer pressure and propaganda.
Conscription - Healthy young men were forced to enlist.
Family and medical benefits offered by the defence force.
