Beginning of WW1
The assassination of this man sparked WW1
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What year did Australia officially enter WW1?
1914
What was the foot condition that many soldiers suffered from due to the wet and cold trenches?
Trench Foot
The war ended at 11 a.m. on this day, known as Armistice Day.
November 11
Which animal was used to fly messages across the battlefield in WW1?
The acronym M.A.I.N. stands for...
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
What does ANZAC stand for?
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC).
What chemical weapon, first used by the Germans, caused severe blisters and blindness?
Mustard Gas
Which country was primarily blamed for causing World War I?
Germany
What was the name of a German submarine?
U Boat
Which empire was Franz Ferdinand heir to?
The Austro-Hungarian Empire.
True or False. Australia had no one die during the evacuation of Gallipoli
True
What was "No Man's Land"?
The dangerous area between opposing trenches.
Woodrow Wilson was the president of which country?
USA
What 3 countries made up the Central Powers?
Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary
Which country first declared war, marking the start of WW1?
Austria-Hungary (declared war on Serbia)
How many conscription referendums did Australia hold during WW1?
2
What kind of structure did soldiers sleep in to protect themselves from artillery and gunfire in the trenches?
Dugout
This treaty ended the war between Germany and the Allies.
Treaty of Versailles
What was the Red Baron famous for during World War I?
One of the most successful German fighter pilots, known for his aerial combat skills.
What was the Schlieffen Plan, and why did it fail?
Germany’s plan to defeat France quickly by invading Belgium. It failed due to Belgium's resistance and British involvement.
Which future British Prime Minister gained fame for his role in the Gallipoli Campaign?
Winston Churchill
What was the name of the psychological trauma experienced by soldiers due to the constant bombardment and stress of trench warfare?
Shellshock
Payments to cover damages in war are know as...
Reparations
Who was the Australian Prime Minister who pushed for conscription during WW1?
Billy Hughes