Era of the Great War Whole Course

In 1918, some women were given the vote. How old did they have to be?

• 20 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

What reduced the effectiveness of gas as a weapon?

• Invention of gas masks

• Introduction of gas grenades

• Gas detectors

• Gas-refracting shields

In 1918, men aged 21 were given the vote. Which men got the vote aged 19?

• Those who were doctors

• Those who were teachers

• Those who fought in WW1

• Those who were factory workers

Which city in Scotland used jute to create sandbags for WW1?

• Edinburgh

• Dundee, known as 'jutopolis'

• Glasgow

• Aberdeen

How many ships were built on the river Clyde in Glasgow in WW1?

• 362

• 481

• 573

• 695

What substance did suffragettes pour into post boxes to destroy the contents?

• Water

• Sand

• Acid

• Oil

What was the advantage of the caterpillar tracks on tanks?

• Speed

• Stealth

• Cross barbed wire and no man's land

• Increased armor

What were workers in 'reserved occupations' not allowed to do in WW1?

• Join the Red Cross

• Volunteer to fight in WW1

• Work in factories

• Travel overseas

What were banned in industries which produced war goods?

• Coffee breaks

• Strikes were banned

• Overtime pay

• Sick leave

Which housing act in 1919 built 25,000 homes in Scotland?

• Pankhurst Housing Act

• Addison

• Thompson

• Lloyd George