WW1
These were the long, narrow ditches where soldiers lived and fought during the war.
Trenches
This is the capital city of Australia
Canberra
This 1916 battle was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War I, with over a million casualties
Battle of the Somme
This animated TV show features a family with members named Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie
The Simpsons
Soldiers often wrote these to their loved ones to keep in touch and maintain morale
letters
This was the name of the area between opposing trench lines, filled with barbed wire and landmines
No Man's Land
This element has the chemical symbol 'O'
Oxygen
Soldiers used this type of vehicle, first introduced during World War I, to cross difficult terrain and barbed wire.
What is a tank
This children's book features a young girl named Dorothy who visits the land of Oz. What is the book called?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
These armored vehicles, first used in World War I, were designed to cross rough terrain and break through enemy lines.
tanks
Soldiers suffered from this painful condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp and cold conditions in the trenches.
trench foot
This is the largest continent by land area
Asia
This gas, used as a weapon, caused severe respiratory problems and required immediate medical attention.
mustard gas
This British author wrote "Harry Potter"
J.K. Rowling
This handheld explosive device was commonly used by soldiers to clear enemy trenches
grenade
This was the common food item that soldiers ate in the trenches, often hard and stale.
biscuits
This force keeps us grounded on Earth.
Gravity
This animal was often used to deliver messages between units in the trenches.
carrier pigeon
This Australian animal is known for its tree-dwelling habits and eating eucalyptus leaves.
koala
This common rodent was a frequent and unwelcome guest in the trenches, often spreading disease.
rat
Soldiers used these to protect themselves from poison gas attacks.
gas masks
This instrument, traditionally used by Indigenous Australians, produces a deep, resonant sound.
didgeridoo
This battle, lasting from 1914 to 1918, was the longest continuous front line in World War I.
Western Front
This Australian holiday celebrates the country’s military veterans and is held on April 25th.
ANZAC Day
This was a common defensive structure built in front of trenches to stop enemy advances
barbed wire