Gallipoli
What was the name of the peninsula where ANZAC troops landed on 25 April 1915?
Gallipoli
Which assassination is often seen as the immediate trigger for World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What day is observed in Australia to commemorate those who served in wars and conflicts?
ANZAC Day
What were the long defensive ditches used by soldiers during WWI called?
Trenches
What was the name of the main battlefront in France and Belgium during WWI?
The Western Front
What does the acronym ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
What system of agreements between countries helped spread the conflict across Europe?
The alliance system
What term was used during WWI to describe the psychological trauma experienced by soldiers?
Shell shock
Which weapon could fire rapidly and made infantry attacks extremely dangerous?
The machine gun
Which country did Germany invade in 1914, leading Britain to declare war?
Belgium
What was the main objective of the Gallipoli campaign?
To capture the Dardanelles and open a sea route to Russia
Give one reason why Australian men volunteered to enlist in World War I.
Patriotism, adventure, regular pay, pressure from society, loyalty to Britain
How did women's roles in society change during World War I?
Many women entered the workforce in jobs traditionally held by men
Name one difficulty soldiers experienced while living in the trenches.
Mud, rats, lice, disease, shelling, poor sanitation
In which modern-day country is Gallipoli located?
Turkey
Name one reason why the Gallipoli campaign failed.
Poor planning, strong Ottoman defence, difficult terrain, lack of reinforcements
What was the name of the policy that would have required Australian men to serve in the military?
Conscription
Which treaty officially ended World War I in 1919?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which new armoured vehicle was introduced during WWI to help cross no-man's-land?
The tank
Name two countries that were part of the Allied Powers.
Examples: Britain, France, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, United States
Why is Gallipoli considered significant in Australian history?
It contributed to the development of Australian national identity and the ANZAC legend
How did propaganda encourage Australians to enlist?
It appealed to patriotism, duty, masculinity and loyalty to the Empire
Describe one long-term effect of World War I on Australian society.
Increased national identity, changing roles for women, economic impacts, loss of population
Why did trench warfare result in a stalemate on the Western Front?
Defensive weapons and trench systems made it difficult for either side to advance without heavy casualties
Why was control of the Dardanelles strategically important during World War I?
It would provide access to Russia and weaken the Ottoman Empire