Significant People
This Canadian Prime Minister was in charge during most of WWI and brought in conscription in 1917.
Robert Borden
What event is considered the spark that started WWI in 1914?
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What do you call the long ditches soldiers lived and fought in during WWI?
Trenches
Which battle is this? “Canada went up the Ridge a Colony, and came down a Nation.”
Vimy Ridge
What Christmas event in 1914 saw some British and German soldiers stop fighting for a short time?
Soldiers stopped fighting to exchange gifts and smoke together
The assassination of this Archduke is considered the event that started WWI.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
In what year did World War I begin?
1914
What was the name for the dangerous area between two enemy trench lines?
No Man's Land
Which battle caused the most casualties? (Hint: the bloodiest one)
Somme
What animal was commonly used to deliver messages during WWI?
Pigeons
This Canadian pilot became one of the most famous flying aces of WWI.
Billy Bishop
In what year did Canada introduce conscription, requiring some men to serve in the military?
1917
What is the term for when the government requires people to join the military?
Conscription
Passchendaele is the battle of the ___.
battle of the mud.
What new military vehicle was first introduced during WWI to help cross trenches and rough terrain?
Tanks
This Canadian general led the Canadian Corps during battles like Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele.
Arthur Currie
This battle in 1917 is often seen as one of Canada's greatest victories and helped build national pride.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
What is propaganda?
Manipulate public opinion to support something (like a country in a war)
What weapon did Germans use in the 2nd battle of Ypres?
Chlorine gas
Which Canadian flying ace became one of the most famous pilots of WWI with 72 victories?
Billy Bishop
This German ruler, known as the Kaiser, was the leader of Germany during WWI.
Wilhelm II
What agreement officially ended the fighting in WWI on November 11, 1918?
The Armistice
What is an armistice?
An agreement to stop fighting
Why did Somme reduce the number of people who wanted to volunteer?
More deaths mean fewer volunteer recruits from home.
Choose the correct spelling.
1. Passchendeale
2. Passchandaele
3. Passchendale
4. Passchendaele
5. Pashundayle
4. Passchendaele