Trench Warfare
What was the dangerous area between enemy trenches called?
No Man's Land
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Which assassination helped trigger WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the name of the famous failed ANZAC campaign?
Gallipoli
What year did World War I begin?
1914
Name TWO problems soldiers faced in the trenches.
Mud, rats, disease, lice, flooding, lack of sleep
In which country did the Gallipoli campaign occur?
Turkey
Which country was Archduke Franz Ferdinand from?
Austria-Hungary
Which front was known for trench warfare in Europe?
The Western Front
What year did World War I end?
1918
What illness was caused by soldiers standing in wet trenches for long periods?
Trench Foot
What important event happened on the 25th April, 1915?
ANZAC landing at Gallipoli
What was it called when countries supported one another during the war?
Alliance
Explain why battles on the Western Front often resulted in massive casualties.
Trenches, machine guns, artillery, and repeated attacks across No Man’s Land
What was the name of the treaty that officially ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
Why were trenches dug in zig-zag patterns?
To reduce damage from explosions and enemy fire
Why is Gallipoli considered significant in Australian history?
It helped shape Australian national identity and the ANZAC legend
Name ONE long-term cause of WWI besides the assassination.
Militarism, nationalism, imperialism, alliances
Why was the Battle of Verdun important?
Longest and bloodiest battles of WWI
What role did women commonly take on during World War I while many men were fighting overseas?
Nurses, factory workers, drivers, and other workforce roles
Explain why trench warfare often led to stalemates.
Machine guns and trenches made advancing difficult, so neither side could easily win territory
Name TWO challenges ANZAC soldiers faced at Gallipoli.
Steep cliffs, heat, disease, enemy fire, lack of water, poor planning
Explain how alliances helped turn a small conflict into a world war.
Countries were forced to support allies, causing more nations to join the conflict
Why did the Battle of Somme become famous?
Because of the enormous loss of life
Explain ONE reason why propaganda was important during World War I.
It encouraged men to enlist, raised support for the war, promoted patriotism, or encouraged people to conserve resources.