Recruitment and Soldiers

Which new weapon could fire up to 600 bullets per minute?

• Rifles

• Machine guns

• Shotguns

• Pistols

Who was responsible for the British Army recruitment campaign?

• Lord Kitchener

• Winston Churchill

• David Lloyd George

• Bernard Montgomery

By the end of 1915, how many British men had volunteered to join the Army?

• 1.5 million

• 2.5 million

• 3.5 million

• 4.5 million

What percentage of the UK's registered doctors were serving in World War One by 1918?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

Where were tanks first used in battle?

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Verdun

• Battle of the Marne

• Battle of Gallipoli

What was 'no man’s land'?

• The area between enemy trenches

• A term for a neutral zone in a war

• A place where no battles were fought

• An area controlled by both sides

What was the main role of planes in World War One?

• Aerial reconnaissance

• Bombing enemy trenches

• Transporting troops

• Providing air support for ground forces

Why were trench conditions so difficult?

• They were dug in low land and often flooded

• They were located in high mountains and were dry

• They were built with modern materials and were comfortable

• They were situated in urban areas with easy access to supplies

Which chemical weapon caused severe blistering and burns?

• Chlorine gas

• Sarin

• Mustard gas

• Phosgene

What was a major cause of lice infestations in the trenches?

• Lack of washing facilities

• Excessive use of pesticides

• High humidity levels

• Frequent changes of clothing