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What event in June 1914 triggered the start of the First World War?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What was the area between opposing trenches called?
No Man's Land
What was the British Empire?
A group of countries ruled or controlled by Britain.
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
Six Wives.
Which famous Christmas truce happened during what major conflict?
World War One.
Which country declared war first in 1914?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
Name one common animal pest found in the trenches.
Rats or Lice
Name one continent where Britain had colonies during WWI.
Africa, Asia, or Oceania.
What religion did Henry VIII change the country to?
Protestantism.
Who was the English monarch that banned Christmas celebrations in the 1640s?
Oliver Cromwell.
What was the name of Germany’s plan to defeat France quickly before turning to fight Russia?
The Schlieffen Plan.
What was the main purpose of trench systems?
To protect soldiers from enemy fire and create defensive positions.
Name one colony that provided troops for Britain in WWI.
India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa.
What Religion was Bloody Mary (Mary I)?
Roman Catholic.
In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree become popular before spreading across Europe?
Germany.
Name two reasons European countries formed alliances before the war.
Fear of rivals, desire for protection, balancing power.
What was “trench foot” and what caused it?
A painful condition caused by standing in cold, muddy water for long periods.
Name a battle that Australian Soldiers fought in during World War One.
Gallipoli, Ypres
How old was Edward when he became King of England?
Nine Years Old.
What Victorian author helped shape modern Christmas traditions through a 1843 book?
Charles Dickens.
Why did Britain enter the war on 4 August 1914?
Germany invaded Belgium, violating its neutrality (Britain had promised to protect Belgium).
Describe two ways soldiers tried to maintain morale in the trenches.
Writing letters, singing songs, playing cards, sharing jokes, forming friendships.
How many soldiers from India fought in World War One?
1.4 million.
How many Spanish Ships made it back to Spain safe after the Spanish Armarda failed to Invade England?
67 Ships.
Before it became linked to Christmas, what ancient festival did the Romans celebrate around late December?
Saturnalia.