The Gallipoli Campaign

When did the ANZAC forces arrive at Gallipoli?

• 25 March 1915

• 15 April 1914

• 25 April 1915

• 15 May 1916

Where is the place that ANZAC forces landed in 1915?

• Cape Helles

• Suvla Bay

• Canakkale

• ANZAC Cove

Answer explanation

Suvla Bay: British landing on 6-7 August 1915

Cape Helles: British and France landing on 25 April 1915

Why did the Allied Powers launch the Gallipoli Campaign?

• To demoralize Central Powers

• To secure sea route access to Russia

• To conquer the whole Ottoman Empire territory

• To control the Sea of Marmara

Which body of water was targeted by Allied forces in the Gallipoli Campaign?

• Aegean Sea

• Sea of Marmara

• Black Sea

• Dardanelles Strait

What is the significance of the Gallipoli Campaign to Australia?

• Australia fought under its own flag

• Symbol of Australia's national identity

• Australia's first battle in WW1

• Australia successfully won the battle

Answer explanation

Australians displayed great courage, endurance, initiative, discipline, mateship and egalitarianism - ANZAC spirit.

What is the significance of the Gallipoli Campaign to Turkey?

• Ottoman Empire collapsed after the battle

• Constantinople captured by Allied forces

• Turkish forces successfully repelled the invaders.

• Allied forces gained control of Dardanelles

Answer explanation

The last biggest victory for Ottoman Empire before its collapse in 1922.

What does the living condition look like on the battlefield for the soldiers?

• The soldiers received sufficient foods supply

• The soldiers faced heat of summer and diseases

• The soldiers managed to get enough rest

• The soldiers were exhaused due to poor food and lack of water

Answer explanation

"In the summer the heat, flies and disease were intense. Water was scarce, food rotted" (Carter, 2017).

What are the challenges for ANZAC forces in the Gallipoli landing?

• Turkish troops occupied the higher ground

• ANZAC troops' reluctance to fight

• There were land mines planted all across the beach

• The terrain was inhospitable (hilly and steep land)

Answer explanation

"The Anzacs were literally clinging onto the edge of a cliff with the sea at their backs and the Turks occupying the higher ground" (Cleary, 2015).