Industrial Revolution
WW1
Inter-War Years
WW2
Misc.
100

Which century did most of the Industrial Revolution occur in?
a) 16th Century
b) 17th Century
c) 18th Century
d) 19th Century

19th Century

100

What date (incl. year) did ANZAC forces land at Gallipoli? 

25 April 1915
100

Name the type of music that grew enormously in popularity during this time period. 

Jazz

100

In which year did Australia enter World War II, and what was the primary reason for its involvement?

1939, Poland invaded. UK declares war. 

100

How old (in years) was the youngest Allied soldier in WW1? 

12

200

What was the name of the economic system that emerged during the Industrial Revolution, characterised by private ownership of the means of production and the pursuit of profit?

Capitalism

200

Explain why trench warfare developed.
Sir's discretion.

Sir's discretion.

200

What political ideology, marked by extreme nationalism and authoritarian government, gained prominence in Germany and Italy during the inter-war years?

Fascism 
200
Name 3 significant campaigns / battles that Australians were involved in in WW2. 

Kokoda, El Amien, Milne Bay, Fall of Sinagpore. 

200

In the first lesson Mr. Collins taught you, he showed a few photos of his hobbies. What were two of them? 

Assyriology 

Skiing 

Rugby 

300

Which invention is often considered the starting point of the Industrial Revolution?

  • A. Steam engine
  • B. Spinning jenny
  • C. Power loom
  • D. Water frame

Steam engine

300

When thinking about the causes of WW1, what does M.A.N.I.A. stand for? 

Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination of Archduke. 

300

Identify and explain one way in which women's roles and rights changed during the inter-war years in Europe and Australia.

Right to vote (not Australia). 

Women worked in the war, had to return to domestic duties. 


300

Why did Australians fight in North Africa during WW2? 

To counter the expansion of the Italian and German army around the region. 

300

Who is the most disruptive student in the class? 

No comment. 

400

What are TWO of the most significant ways that the Industrial Revolution impacted individuals?

Worsened living conditions
Women confined to the domestic sphere
Children employed in dangerous labour.
Health issues from pollution. 

400

Identify one significant technological innovation from WW1 and explain why it had a significant impact on the way World War I was fought.

Tanks
Artillery
Aircraft.
Discretion

400

During the inter-war years, what immigration policy aimed to maintain Australia's predominantly Anglo-Saxon population through strict restrictions on non-European immigration?

White Australia Policy

400

Name 4 reasons why the Fall of Singapore was a significant event in WW2. 

Decay of British Prestige 

130,000 allied troops siezed

Japan uses Singapore to springboard further campaigns

Australia shifts its foreign policy approach to US. 

Singaporean citizens suffer significantly under Japanese occupation. 

400

In what year did WW2 technically end?
(When did the last Japanese soldier surrender?)

1974

500

Explain how the Industrial Revolution contributed to the emergence of WW1.

(Sir's discretion)

(Sir's discretion)

500

Explain the concept of war guilt as stipulated in the Treaty of Versailles, and explain its contribution to the start of WW2. 

(Sir's discretion)

(Sir's discretion)

500

What were 3 of the core beliefs of Nazism that formed part of their political platform?

Racism - fear / vilification of jews or other races 

Anti-communism 

Nationalism - "blood and soil"

Militarism

Expansionism

500

BONUS: What was the name of the ruling body that Mussolini used to control Italy?
a) Grand Council of Italy

b) Grand Council of Fascism 

c) Council of the Nine

d) Council of the Italian Fascists

B

500

To the nearest five thousand, how many camels died in WW1?

95,000 camels.