WorksheetsEnlistment, Propaganda and the Gallipoli Landing
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who were the ANZACS fighting against at Gallipoli?
German Empire
British Empire
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Ottoman Empire
The place where the ANZAC'S landed in 1915 is now known as...
ANZAC Island
ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli Cove
The Ottoman Empire
What was the main Australian attitude to war in 1914?
People were keen to show their loyalty and courage. They rushed to enlist
People were fearful and opposed to the war. They refused to enlist.
People were keen to experience adventure in Europe. They bought tickets to the war.
People were angry that Australia was involved in the war. They marched in protest.
Why was imperialism a threat to peace?
because it always involved the military conquest of other countries
because peace is always “fragile”
because people in the 19th century did not place a high value on human life
competition for colonies brought nations into conflict in many different locations
A form of communication that used strong, emmotive language and images to convince or persuade people of a position during WW1 was called?
Propaganda
Brainwashing
Fake News
Journalism
Why did the height and age requirements change in 1915?
Because taller soldiers were easier target for snipers
Because not enough eligible men were enlisting
To allow veterans from previous wars to fight in WW1
To reduce the number of men who were enlisting
Where did the ANZACs train before going to Gallipoli?
France
England
South Africa
Egypt
Why was it so difficult to achieve the objectives on the first day?
The terrain was very steep and there was heavy resistance
The sea was very rough and many soldiers were sea sick
The conditions were very hot and people suffered heat stroke
The beach was beautiful and soldiers decided to go swimming
What were the purposes of of the Gallipoli campaign?
To provide experience for Australian troops and gain supplies for the French
To push the Ottoman Empire out of the war and open a supply line to Russia
To create the ANZAC legend and promote poppies for sale on ANZAC day
To assist the Ottoman Empire and stop British supplies from reaching Russia
What event revealed the ANZAC landing force to Ottoman lookouts?
Loud singing from the ANZACs alerted them
A flare from a battleship lit up the sky
Sparks from a steamboat lit up the sky
Coughing on ANZAC boats alerted them
What mistake caused the first day to swing in favour of the Ottoman defenders?
Ottoman commanding officers delayed sending reinforcements to resist the ANZAC landing force
Australian troops were diverted to protect the flank instead of helping to capture the high ground
Australian troops made rapid progress across the first two ridges, despite heavy opposition
The Indian Mountain Artillery crew heavy fire from the Ottoman gunners, reducing the impact on ANZAC troops
Apart from the Australians, what other nation's troops landed at the same place on 25th April
Enland
South Africa
Brazil
New Zealand
