Causes of WW1
This event was the spark that ignited WW1, which occurred in Sarajevo.
What is the assassination (of Archduke Franz Ferdinand).
A form of military conflict characterised by troops occupying fortified positions that often led to a stalemate, become popular during WW1
What is trench warfare
April 25 1915
The day Australian forces landed at Gallipoli.
WW1 1914 - 1918. Was commonly referred to this name at the time.
The Great War
Paper, Scissors, Rock - best of three.
Losing team incurs the penalty.
Losing team incurs a $100 penalty.
groups working together to achieve similar economic or military interests (Triple Entente, League of Nations, United Nations, Nato, Warsaw Pact)
What is an alliance
Trenches protected soldiers from this new weapon, invented by a Frenchman called Maxim.
What are machine guns
What do these have to do with Australia and WW1?
Loyalty to Britain
Australia wanting to prove itself as a young nation
Seeking adventure
Joining your mates.
What are the reasons Australia became involved with WW1 and reasons why Australians enlisted.
The United States joined the war during this year
1917
You will have to cross the classroom and reach the other side in a time that is closest to 11.11 seconds.
No timing devices can be used.
Losing team incurs $200 penalty.
extreme social & political loyalty, patriotism and love for one's own country
What is nationalism
trench warfare/new technology led to many casualties on the battlegrounds between France, Belgium and Germany during WWI, also known as...
What is the Western Front
the reason for attacking the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey and trying to drive back the Ottoman Empire
Establishing a direct supply route between the allies and Russia
These animals were used to transport artillery, supplies and wounded soldiers.
Bonus if you know what the Australian horses were called.
Horses.
'Waler' horses.
Artillery practice. Best of three throws in the bin gets the points.
Loser incurs a penalty.
When governments increase the amount of spending on the military & focus on building up military forces/equipment.
What is militarism
The allied forces otherwise known as the Triple Entente
Who were France, Britain, Russia
The youngest soldier to serve in the Australian Imperial Force in WW1
These animals were sent out onto no-man's land to provide care to wounded soldiers when medics could not get to them.
Bonus if you give their correct name.
Mercy dogs.
The 1000 yard stare.
Challenge another team to a stare-off.
Losing team gets penalised.
Losing team gets penalised $400.
The name of the type of battleship that Germany and Britain both tried to outdo each other in building, to strengthen their navies.
What is the Dreadnought
This weapon was not as deadly as artillery but struck fear into most soldiers on the Western Front, who needed to wear special equipment to counteract the effects.
Bonus point if you can name a variety of this weapon.
What is gas? Types included mustard, phosgene and chlorine.
This issue went to the polls in 1916 and 1917.
Bonus if you can tell me the outcome.
What is conscription (forcing men to enlist in the armed forces)
Voted no in both.
11th hour of the 11 day of the 11th month (11am on 11 November) in 1918.
Statues in no-man's land.
Can you cross no-man's land to retrieve the supplies from your teacher without them catching you moving?
Losing team gets a penalty.
Losing team is penalised $500.