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KG_Y9 Exam Revision

Total questions: 157

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The direct cause of World War 1 was the assassination of:

a)

Abelard Baldhart

b)

Archduke Ferdinand

c)

Nathan Enns

d)

Bernado Schaeffer

2.

What three European countries signed an alliance called the Triple Entente?

a)

Germany, Russia, Italy

b)

Germany, Austria, Italy

c)

France, Britain, Russia

d)

France, Spain, Netherlands

3.

In what year did World War One commence?

a)

1917

b)

1914

c)

1915

d)

1912

4.

How long did World War One last?

a)

Five years

b)

One month

c)

Four years

d)

One year

5.

Four main factors that were the cause of tension in Europe before 1914:

People feel loyalty and devotion to their country or culture

(a)  

6.

Four main factors that were the cause of tension in Europe before 1914.

European nations engage in a massive military buildup also called "armed peace"

(a)  

7.

Which of the following countries formed the Triple Entente?

a)

Great Britain

b)

Germany

c)

France

d)

Italy

e)

Russia

8.

Which of the following countries formed the Triple Alliance?

a)

Great Britain

b)

Germany

c)

France

d)

Italy

e)

Austria-Hungary

9.

Which cause of World War I is loyalty and devotion to a nation; especially: a sense of national consciousness?

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

e)

Assassination

10.

Which was not a MAIN cause of WW1?

a)
nationalism
b)
imperialism
c)
militarism
d)
isolationism 
11.

The immediate cause of the First World War was:

a)

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austro-Hungarian empire at Sarajevo, 28 June 1914.

b)

The assassination of Grigori Rasputin, confidence of Alexandra, queen of Russia at Petrograd, 30 December 1916.

c)

The assassination of the king Alexandru I of Yugoslavia at Marseille, 9 October 1934.

d)

The assassination of king Alexandru Obrenovic of Serbia at Belgrade, 11 June 1903.

12.

The WWI began on ____________ and ended on ______________.

a)

Nov. 11, 1914

July 28, 1918

b)

June 28, 1914

Nov. 11, 1918

c)

July 28, 1914

Nov. 11, 1918

d)

July 11, 1914

Nov. 28, 1918

13.

Why were ANZAC troops sent to Gallipoli?

a)

To dig trenches

b)

To be trained for battle

c)

To defeat Turkey and gain military advantage over Germany

14.

Due to confusion in the dark, the ANZACs landing at Gallipoli took place about two kilometers (one mile) to the north and the troops had to climb up rugged terrain

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The Dardanelles Strait was the main supply route between allies England and Russia but was controlled by

a)

Belgium

b)

Italy

c)

France

d)

Turkey

16.

When is ANZAC day?

a)

24th April

b)

26th April

c)

25th May

d)

25th April

17.

A letter written by a solider in the trenches, sent to their wife back in Australia describing the death and destruction is a primary or secondary source?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

18.

In February 1915, the Germans declared the seas around Britain a _______and said they would attack any Allied ship that entered the region.

a)

A. Fishing Zone

b)

B. Time Zone

c)

C. Funny Zone

d)

D. War Zone

19.
When did the ANZACS arrive at Gallipoli?
a)
25 April, 1915
b)
25 December, 1925
c)
25 April, 1815
d)
25 December, 1825
20.
Who were the ANZACS?
a)
American, British and German troops
b)
Turkish and Bulgarian troops
c)
French and Belgian troops
d)
Australian and New Zealand troops
21.
The place where the ANZAC'S landed in 1915 is now known as...
a)
ANZAC Island
b)
ANZAC Cove
c)
Gallipoli Cove
22.

What important waterway is Gallipoli near?

a)

The Black Sea

b)

The Suez Canal

c)

The Dardanelles

d)

The English Channel

23.

Name three reasons why young Australian men went to fight in the war

a)

Proving Australia as a country with a powerful military

b)

To colonize and claim more power for Australia

c)

Proving Australia as a country with its own identity and culture

d)

We owed it to Britain to serve the Empire

e)

To support the German army in claiming land

24.

Due to confusion in the dark, the ANZACs landing at Gallipoli took place about two kilometers (one mile) to the north and the troops had to climb up rugged terrain

a)

True

b)

False

25.

When is ANZAC day?

a)

24th April

b)

26th April

c)

25th May

d)

25th April

26.

The landing went exactly as it was planned.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

What emotion does this propaganda poster use to persuade Australian men to enlist?

(a)  

28.

What did the Australian soldiers came to be known as during the Gallipoli Campaign?

a)

Huns

b)

Pommies

c)

Diggers

d)

Ozzies

29.

What was the main Australian attitude to war in 1914?

a)

People were keen to show their loyalty and courage. They rushed to enlist

b)

People were fearful and opposed to the war. They refused to enlist.

c)

People were keen to experience adventure in Europe. They bought tickets to the war.

d)

People were angry that Australia was involved in the war. They marched in protest.

30.

A form of communication that used strong, emmotive language and images to convince or persuade people of a position during WW1 was called?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Brainwashing

c)

Fake News

d)

Journalism

31.

Apart from the Australians, what other nation's troops landed at the same place on 25th April

a)

Enland

b)

South Africa

c)

Brazil

d)

New Zealand

32.

Countries used propaganda to

a)

inspire women to make peace.

b)

persuade people to help dig trenches.

c)

sell the war and encourage men to enlist.

d)

educate people about the war's dangers.

33.

Who was apart of the Triple Alliance?

a)

Italy, Germany, Turkey

b)

Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary

c)

Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

d)

England, France, Russia

34.

Which country was the first to declare war in World War One?

a)

Germany

b)

Russia

c)

England

d)

Austria Hungary

35.

What are the four characteristics of an ANZAC?

a)

Boldness, Courage, Mateship & Initiative

b)

Mateship, Athleticism, Initiative & Courage

c)

Courage, Initiative, Mateship & Endurance

d)

Endurance, Athleticism, Boldness & Toughness

36.

The opposing force at Gallipoli were...

a)

The Russians

b)

The Germans

c)

The Turks

d)

The Austrians

37.

ANZAC stands for

(a)  

38.

The campaign occurred in order to...

a)

demonstrate that the British had a strong naval force

b)

allow the Ottomans to join forces with the Entente powers

c)

weaken the Ottomans by taking control of the supply routes that provided route to Russia

39.

What important waterway is Gallipoli adjacent to?

a)

The Black Sea

b)

The Suez Canal

c)

The Dardanelles

d)

The English Channel

40.
Which of the following was a member of the Triple Entente?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
Austria-Hungary
d)
Italy
41.
Australians lost the most lives in...
a)
Submarine warfare
b)
the Battle of Gallipoli
c)
WWI air wars
d)
the Eastern Front
42.

What is the purpose of a propaganda poster?

a)

To advertise goods in shops

b)

To inform people of the realities of war

c)

To warn people of the dangers of war

d)

To persuade people to aid the war effort

43.

What year did World War One end?

a)

1916

b)

1917

c)

1918

d)

1919

44.

What were the MAIN causes of WW1

a)

Militarism, Antagonism, Imperialism, Nationalism

b)

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

c)

Militarism, Alliances, Interrogation, Nationalism

d)

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nepotism

45.

This Alliance included Britain, France and Russia

a)

Triple Alliance

b)

Triple Entente

46.
Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Central Powers?
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
Austria-Hungary
d)
Ottoman Empire
47.

Wat is not a MAIN cause of the Great war?

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Ideology

d)

Nationalism

48.

To which theater of war does this poster refer (verwijzen)?

a)

Western Front

b)

Eastern Front

c)

Naval Front

d)

Gallipoli

49.

What is an example of a primary source for the Gallipoli battle?

a)

A book written by a modern historian

b)

A newspaper article written in 2016

c)

The film 'Gallipoli'

d)

A letter from a soldier fighting in Gallipoli

50.

What important waterway is Gallipoli near?

a)

The Black Sea

b)

The Suez Canal

c)

The Dardanelles

d)

The English Channel

51.

The landing went exactly as it was planned.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

How did the Gallipoli campaign end?

a)

A Turkish victory, with the ANZACS retreating at night

b)

An ANZAC and British victory, removing Turkey from the war.

53.
Why did the British Allied forces attack at Gallipoli?
a)

Secure the supply lines to allow Russia to continue fighting

b)

Destroy the Austrians

c)

Help the French people

d)

Create a pathway to Australia

54.

Which country were Britain hoping to supply more effectively if Gallipoli was successful?

a)

Russia

b)

France

c)

Greece

d)

Serbia

55.

The campaign occurred in order to...

a)

demonstrate that the British had a strong naval force

b)

allow the Ottomans to join forces with the Entente powers

c)

weaken the Ottomans by taking control of the supply routes that provided route to Russia

56.

What event marked the end of the Gallipoli campaign?

a)

A truce was signed

b)

The Allies captured Gallipoli

c)

The Allies forces secretly withdraw

d)

The enemy drove the Allied forces into the sea

57.

Which factors influenced the conditions experienced by the ANZACs at Gallipoli?

a)

Terrain

b)

Disease

c)

Technology

d)

Food

58.

The First World War went from...

a)

1914-1919.

b)

1939-1945.

c)

1901-1909.

d)

1914-1918.

59.

The Anzacs were all volunteers. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

60.
What phrase do we associate with ANZAC?
a)
least we have forgotten
b)
Lets forget
c)
Lest we forget
61.

Where do poppies grow?

a)

in Flanders field

b)

In Florida

c)

In Washington

d)

In November

62.

Which flag is the Australian flag?

a)
b)
c)
d)
63.
Why did the height and age requirements change in 1915?
a)
To match England's 
b)
Because they were running out of eligible men to send
c)
to allow women (who were shorter) to fight
d)
to avoid conscription
64.
At Gallipoli 8709 Australian soldiers were killed and approximately 17,000 injured
a)
true
b)
false
65.

What is AIF short for?

a)

Australian Imperial Force

b)

American Imperial Force

c)

Australian International Force

d)

American International Force

66.

The Anzacs were very successful at Gallipoli. True/False.

a)

True

b)

False

67.
The taking over of other lands for power and resources is known as...
a)
Militarism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Nation building
d)
Alliances
68.
When you hate other countries and feel superior to them this is known as?
a)
Materialism
b)
Imperial Offence
c)
Alliances
d)
Nationalism
69.
Two countries offer to support each other if one or the other is attacked. 
a)
Buddy pact
b)
Formal friends
c)
Alliance
d)
Blood brothers 
70.
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
71.
Russia, Great Britain, and France were all ?
a)
Besties 
b)
Alliances 
c)
Enemies 
d)
Entente
72.
The building up of a nation's army is called
a)
Militarism
b)
Nationalism 
c)
Imperialism 
d)
Alliances
73.
What were the causes of WWI?
a)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism
b)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Isolationism
c)
Militarism, Against, Nice, Iguanas
d)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Impractical
74.
What is a devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation?
a)
Imperialism
b)
Alliance
c)
Nationalism
d)
Militarism
75.
What is the policy of building up armed forces in aggressive preparedness for war?
a)
Militarism
b)
Nationalism 
c)
Imperialism
d)
Alliances
76.
What is the alliance system?
a)
building up of military.
b)
a stronger country controlling another country.
c)
join with another country for military protection.
d)
pride in one's country.
77.
The policy of building up a country's military to prepare for war is known as 
a)
imperialism
b)
nationalism
c)
militarism
d)
isolationism
78.
Which of the following was NOT a MAIN cause of World War I
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Immigration
d)
Nationalism
79.
creating an empire and gaining colonies is ___
a)
imperialism
b)
isolationism
c)
nationalism
d)
isolationism
80.

The belief that a country needs a strong army is called

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Socialism

81.

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

a)

Alliance

b)

Armistice

c)

Propaganda

d)

Reparations

82.

An alliance between Austria-Hungary, Germany, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria during WWI

a)

Allied Powers

b)

Central Powers

c)

Axis Powers

d)

Super Powers

83.

A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from a long ditch facing each other.

a)

Convoy System

b)

Trench Warfare

c)

War Bonds

d)

Red Scare

84.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

a)

Propaganda

b)

Armistice

c)

Alliance

d)

War Bonds

85.

The Group of countries including the U.S. during WWI that fought against the Central Powers.

a)

Justice League

b)

Avengers

c)

Allied Powers

d)

Allied Union

86.

Who won World War I?

a)

Central Powers

b)

Allied Powers

c)

Justice League

d)

Avengers

87.

Which was NOT a cause of World War I?

a)

Militarism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Racism

88.

When one country takes over another country to build an empire.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism (Arms Race)

c)

Nationalism

d)

Alliances

89.

Pride for your country.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism (Arms Race)

c)

Nationalism

d)

Alliances

90.

Making your military bigger and better than other countries.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism (Arms Race)

c)

Nationalism

d)

Alliances

91.

Triple Entente

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism (Arms Race)

c)

Nationalism

d)

Alliances

92.

Reason you help your country

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism (Arms Race)

c)

Nationalism

d)

Alliances

93.

Land equals power,

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism (Arms Race)

c)

Nationalism

d)

Alliances

94.

Which of the following was not one of the MAIN causes of WWI?

a)

militarism

b)

alliances

c)

enlightenment

d)

imperialism

95.

Which is the aggreement between countries that if one is attacked the other will come to help?

a)

imperialism

b)

industrialization

c)

alliance

d)

nationalism

96.

What cause deals with one a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation?

a)

militarism

b)

nationalism

c)

alliance

d)

imperialism

97.

__________ is having pride in one's nation.

a)

nationalism

b)

imperialism

c)

militarism

d)

alliance

98.

The belief in the power of armies to decide issues.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

99.

An arms race developed before 1914 as each country tried to build a larger war machine than their rivals.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

100.

The policy of establishing colonies away from the homeland and building an empire.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

101.

Great Britain felt threatened when Germany began to construct a large navy.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

102.

European nations were increasingly suspicious and alarmed by their neighbors' military power.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

103.

These are formed when countries band together against a common threat.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

104.

This lead to fights about trade and who could claim what colonies.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

105.
9)  WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:
a)
Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary's land.
b)
Serbia burned their flag.
c)
Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.
d)
Serbia won more Olympic medals.
106.

Which of the following best defines 'The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.'?

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

107.

The term that relates to one country taking over another during the later half of the Ninetenth Century was?

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

nationalism

108.

Nationalism is defined as what?

a)

When a country increases their power and wealth by bringing additional territories under their control.

b)

The development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy.

c)

A devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation.

109.

What THREE countries made up the Triple Entente?

a)

France

b)

Great Britain

c)

Russia

d)

Germany

110.

What THREE countries made up the Triple Alliance?

a)

Russia

b)

Germany

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Italy

111.

Select all that apply: Which of the following are causes of World War I?

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

e)

Religion

112.

Which allaince was France a part of?

a)

Triple Alliance

b)

Triple Entente

113.

Which alliance was Germany a part of?

a)

Triple Alliance

b)

Triple Entente

114.

Which alliance was Austria-Hungry a part of?

a)

Triple Alliance

b)

Triple Entente

115.

Which alliance was Great Britain a part of?

a)

Triple Alliance

b)

Triple Entente

116.

A pact or agreement between nations to aid one another during conflict.

a)

Nationalism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Militarism

117.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

a)

Yellow Journalism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Fake News

d)

Misinformation

118.

Which countries formed the Triple Entente?

a)

France, Russia, Spain

b)

Britain, France and Russia

c)

Germany, Austria, Belgium

d)

Australia, China, USA

119.

Which country was not in the Triple Alliance?

a)

Germany

b)

Austria-Hungary

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

120.

As the war came to an end, each side signed a ___________________ to stop the fighting.

a)

Alliance

b)

Truce Agreement

c)

Armistice Agreement

121.

Who are the Allied Powers?

a)

Britain

France

Italy

Russia

USA

b)

Germany

Austria-Hungary

Ottoman Empire

c)

Sweden

Norway

Finland

d)

North Pole

South Pole

Antartica

122.

What country took the blame for WWI?

a)

United States

b)

Japan

c)

France

d)

Germany

123.

______________ is an agreement or promise to help another country.

a)

Isolationism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

124.

____________ is a deep devotion to extreme pride in one's nation.

a)

Isolationism

b)

Militarism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

125.

Which part of Gallipoli was most successful?

a)

The use of bayonet combat

b)

Sword fighting

c)

Establishing trenches

d)

The evacuation

126.

What happened on 25 April, 1915?

a)

Australians landed at Gallipoli

b)

Australian soldiers left home for the first time

c)

Gallipoli was officially over

d)

World War One began

127.

What happened at 11am on 11 November 1918

a)

World War One was officially over

b)

Australian soldiers returned home

c)

Britain surrendered to Germany

d)

The USA entered World War One

128.

The assassination of Ferdinand __________________ that proceeded faster than any of the leaders could have predicted.

a)

triggered a chain of events

b)

resulted in a outpouring of nationalist support

129.

The ___________ campaign, which lasted from April 25th, 1915 to January 9th, 1916, represented an effort by Allied ships to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul).

a)

Gallipoli

b)

Jutland

130.

​In the 1800's, a country would make a(n) _____ with another country for protection.​

a)

alliance

b)

convoy

c)

outflank

d)

stalemate

131.

What tragic event occurred on June 28, 1914?

a)

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

b)

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were injured

c)

Serbia attacked Austria

d)

The Black Hand was dissolved

132.

What action did Austria-Hungary take after Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were injured?

a)

It signed a peace treaty with Serbia

b)

Declared war on Serbia

c)

Allied with the Black Hand

d)

Asked for help from the League of Nations

133.
What is the term called when a country wants to extend its authority and power to more land or countries?
a)
Militarism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Nationalism
d)
Alliances
134.

What is the term called when a country has a lot of pride and believes they are superior to other countries?

a)

Militarism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Alliances

135.
What nation was the first nation to declare war in the conflict that became WWI?
a)
England
b)
Germany
c)
Austria-Hungry
d)
Serbia
136.

Gavrilo Princip, the Serbian terrorist who shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand, was a part of what Serbian nationalist group?

a)

Brown Hand

b)

Black Foot

c)

Black Hand

d)

Red Hand

137.
What style of fighting came to dominate the Western Front?
a)
Blitzkrieg
b)
Trench warfare
c)
Fast attacks with tanks
d)
Guerrilla warfare
138.
The "spark" that was an immediate cause of World War I was
a)
The sinking of the Lusitania
b)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
c)
Increased nationalism
d)
The Zimmerman Telegram
139.

Which of the following was a reason for WWI

a)

Alliance system

b)

Militarism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

e)

All of the above

140.

A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war

a)

Milatarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

141.

A union of two or more groups

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

142.

pride in one's country

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

143.

Which of the following types of propaganda tried to get people to join the war? (Join the armed forces)

a)

Recruitment

b)

Financing

c)

Rationing

d)

Homefront

144.

9) WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:

a)

Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary's land.

b)

Serbia burned their flag.

c)

Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.

d)

The Lusitania was sunk.

145.

At the beginning of the war did Australia have large cultural and political ties to Britain?

a)

Yes

b)

No

146.

How many indigenous soldiers are thought to have participated in the war?

a)

100,000

b)

10,000

c)

1000

d)

100

147.

The Anzacs were all volunteers. True/False.

a)

True

b)

False

148.

In what year did the Anzacs land in Gallipoli?

a)

1913

b)

1914

c)

1915

d)

1916

149.

What is AIF short for?

a)

Australian Imperial Force

b)

American Imperial Force

c)

Australian International Force

d)

American International Force

150.

When did WW1 start?

a)

1910

b)

1912

c)

1914

d)

1916

151.

Who were the ANZACs fighting at Gallipoli?

a)

Germany

b)

America

c)

Austria

d)

Turkey

152.

Which body of water did the Triple Entente want access to?

a)

Indian Ocean

b)

North Sea

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Black Sea

153.

Give TWO reasons the terrain at Gallipoli was difficult?

a)

It was very steep

b)

There were lots of wild animals

c)

It was very sandy

d)

There was a short beach

154.

Where did the ANZACs train before going to Gallipoli?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

South Africa

d)

Egypt

155.
What phrase do we associate with ANZAC?
a)
least we have forgotten
b)
Lets forget
c)
Lest we forget
156.

World War 1 went from

a)

1911 - 1912

b)

1914 - 1918

c)

1939 - 1945

d)

1913 - 1921

157.

What problem was the Schlieffen Plan designed to overcome?

a)

Germany wanted to secure oil for its military

b)

Germany wanted to overcome the superior British navy

c)

Germany wanted to avoid fighting on two fronts

d)

Austria Hungary wanted to stop Italy joining up with Russia