World War 1 - 1
What is an Alliance?
A union formed between countries for shared benefit.
What does ANZAC day represent?
Aa day of remembrance for the service and sacrifice of Australians and New Zealanders in all wars.
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
What is the flower that grows in Flanders Field?
When did WWI end?
11th of November, 1918
What countries made up the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Ottoman Empire
What countries made up the Triple Entente?
France, Great Britain, Russia, U.S.
The other name for the Triple Alliance?
Central Powers
What was the main style of warfare in WW1?
Trench warfare.
What is conscription?
When men are forced by law to join the army.
What are 2 of the M.A.I.N. causes of World War One?
- Militarism
- Alliances
- Nationalism
- Imperialism
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was one reason Australian Indigenous soldiers enlisted for war?
1. Hope for equality and respect
2. Travel and adventure
3. Pride and a sense of duty to their country.
On which day, month, and year did the first ANZAC troops land at Gallipoli?
25th April 1915
When Britain declared war on Germany, why did Australia also go to war?
Because Australia was part of the British Empire.
How many Allied casualties were killed or injured in the Gallipoli Campaign (Dardanelles)
214,000
What is Militarism?
A belief that a strong military force should be kept and used aggressively to defend or promote national interests
What continent was WW1 mainly fought in?
Europe
What is Nationalism?
Loyalty and pride in your nation or people and can be accompanied by feelings of superiority over other nations?
What word means “love and strong support for your country”?
Patriotism
What is the anniversary date of Gallipoli Landing?
April 25th
What started WW1
The assassination of Duke Ferdinand
Where is Flanders Fields?
Western Belgium, near the border with France
Name three values shown by the ANZACs that created the ANZAC legend and Australia’s national identity.
Courage, mateship, humour and resilience
Which empire was defending their homeland against the attacks at Gallipoli
Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
Define Imperialism
A system where a powerful nation controls and exploits one or more colonies.