NZ at War

What was the goal of the Allied powers in launching a naval expedition to capture the Dardanelles straits?

• To test the strength of the Ottoman navy

• To secure resources from the Black Sea

• To establish a new front in the war against the Ottoman Empire

• To negotiate a peace treaty

Who proposed the idea of opening another front to dilute the German forces supporting the Ottoman Turkish army?

• Winston Churchill

• Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia

• General Ian Hamilton

• Mustafa Kemal

What was the outcome of the naval attack on the Dardanelles straits by the Allied battleships?

• The Allied forces successfully captured the straits

• The Ottoman navy surrendered immediately

• The minefields were cleared without any casualties

• Three ships sank and three others were damaged

Which troops were involved in the landing at Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25th, 1915?

• British forces, Anzac, and French troops

• Australian forces only

• German forces only

• Russian forces only

What event is considered a defining moment in the history of Australia and New Zealand?

• The Gallipoli campaign

• The Battle of Verdun

• The Russian Revolution

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the main reason for the failure of the Gallipoli campaign for the Allies?

• Lack of naval support

• Lack of food supplies

• Harsh winter conditions

• Trench warfare quickly formed like on the Western Front

When did the evacuation of the Allied troops from Gallipoli begin?

• 10th of August, 1915

• 9th of January, 1916

• 25th of April, 1916

• 7th of December, 1915

How many casualties did the Allies suffer during the Gallipoli campaign?

• More than 250,000

• Less than 100,000

• No casualties

• Exactly 200,000

What was the significance of the Gallipoli campaign for Turkey?

• A minor skirmish with no lasting impact

• A defeat that led to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire

• A significant event in the foundation of modern Turkey

• A victory that unified the Ottoman Empire

What was the final outcome of the evacuation of the Allied troops from Gallipoli?

• The evacuation failed, leading to more casualties

• No casualties were reported

• The evacuation was successful

• The Ottoman Empire captured all the retreating troops