ANZAC Basics
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian New Zealand Army Corps
Which country is Gallipoli located in today?
Turkey
What years did World War I take place?
1914-1918
Were Australian soldiers conscripted for overseas service in WWI?
No, they volunteered
What flower is commonly used to remember soldiers of WWI?
On what date is ANZAC Day commemorated each year?
25 April
In what year did the Gallipoli Campaign begin?
1915
What event helped trigger World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What role did women play during WWI?
Nurses, fundraising, factory work, support roles, etc
_____ we forget.
What other country were Australian soldiers fighting for during WWI?
Britain / the British Empire
How long did the Gallipoli Campaign last?
About eight months
The Central Powers
Australia held two referendums about what issue during WWI?
Conscription
What is the name of the beach where many Australian soldiers landed on 25 April 1915?
Australia and New Zealand
What happened to the Allied forces at Gallipoli?
They withdrew/evacuated after failing to achieve their objectives
What was propaganda used for during World War I?
To encourage people to enlist, support the war, and/or support conscription
What is one criticism of the ANZAC legend?
That it focuses too heavily on Gallipoli and ignores other battles and perspectives of WWI
What is the name of the peninsula where the ANZACs landed in 1915?
What was the main goal of the Gallipoli Campaign?
To capture the Dardanelles and open a sea route to Russia
What document was signed at the end of the war to officially mark the end with Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles
How did World War I impact Australian society after the war?
It caused major social change, including loss of life, grief in communities, economic strain, and long-term political debate over conscription and veterans’ support