Font size
WorksheetsWomen WW1
Total questions: 141
Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins
Which battle was primarily fought by the French?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Which battle is known for including Australian troops?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Which battle was fought by the British to help the French?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Which battle is also known as the Dardanelles Campaign?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Which battle was the longest battle of World War 1?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Which battle was the bloodiest in all of World War 1?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Tanks were first introduced in which battle?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
In which battle did an Allied force fight against Turkish snipers?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
In which battle did the Germans have the goal of diminishing the French fighting force?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Which battle had over 1 million casualties?
Gallipoli Campaign
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Which country were Britain hoping to supply more effectively if Gallipoli was successful?
Russia
France
Greece
Serbia
What important waterway is Gallipoli near?
The Black Sea
The Suez Canal
The Dardanelles
The English Channel
Which factors influenced the conditions for the ANZACs? (choose all that apply)
Terrain
Disease
Technology
Food
What were the names of the two other fronts of WWI?
East and West Front
Eastern and Western Front
Russian and French Fronts
Allies and Enemies Front
Where did the ANZACs train before going to Gallipoli?
France
England
South Africa
Egypt
The First Lord of Admiralty who was in charge of the campaign was.
Winston Churchill
Scott Morrison
Herbert Kitchener
Wilhelm II
How did the Gallipoli campaign end?
A Turkish victory, with the ANZACS retreating at night
An ANZAC and British victory, removing Turkey from the war.
Name a disease the ANZACs battled at Gallipoli
Chicken Pox
Dysentery
Trench Foot
Coughs & Colds
What is a stalemate?
when no side can advance of improve their position
an agreed suspension of activity
when one side is going to win
lacking in military efficiency
Turkey was an ally of who
Serbia
Germany
Britain
Australia
What year did WW1 break out
1911
1916
1914
1917
The Australian & New Zealand forces decided to combine both forces to form a single corps called...
Australia and New Zealand Army Corps
Australia and New Zealand Army Community
Australia and New Zealand Ammunition Corps
Australia and New Zealand Army Company
Where did the ANZACs train prior to departure to Turkey?
Great Britain
Morocco
Libya
Egypt
How long was the Gallipoli Campaign
6 months and 2 weeks
7 months
3 years
8 months
The Anzacs were always exposed to enemy fire whilst at Gallipoli
True
False
Select the two significant battles of the Gallipoli campaign
Battle of the Dardanelles
Battle of the Field
Battle of the Nek
Battle of Lone Pine
Stalemate refers to
honourable service in the military
a position where neither side can win
relationships between countries
building up ones army and military forces
The Gallipoli Campaign was considered a success
True
False
After the Gallipoli Campaign, where were. ANZAC troops sent to fight?
War in the Atlantic
War in the Pacific
Eastern Front
Western Front
Turkey was part of the _____ Empire
Serbian
European
Ottoman
Western
What was the purpose of trenches?
Keep soldiers in one place
To keep from enemy fire, communication & store items
Used to rest/sleep while not fighting
To allow enemy trenches to see soldiers who were shooting
In what year was Anzac Day made a day of commemoration (ceremony to remember something)?
1914
1915
1916
1945
Contaminated food and water caused what illness in the trenches?
Trenchfoot
Disentry
Dysentery
Stalemate
What colour did women’s face become after working in the munitions factory
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
What was the Women´s work in WW1
The nations at war mobilized their entire populations. The side that could produce more weapons and supply more troops would prevail in the end. Women took on new roles in the work force, notably in war production and agriculture.
Following women’s demands for equal pay, a Committee was set up by the War Cabinet in 1917 to examine the question of women’s wages and released its final report after the war ended (Report of the War Cabinet Committee on Women in Industry, Cmd 135, 1919, p.2).
Women’s employment rates increased during WWI, from 23.6% of the working age population in 1914 to between 37.7% and 46.7% in 1918 (Braybon 1989, p.49).
women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had gone to fight in the war.
The Role of women during WW1
WW1 had a big impact on the suffrage movement (for suffragettes and suffragists). During the progressive era (1890-1920) women played more active roles in the larger economic, cultural, and political transformation of America Society.
Women served in dangerous roles in the U.S. military.
Approximately 350,000 American women joined the military during World War I
During WWI (1914-1918), large numbers of women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had gone to fight in the war.
How did World War I change women's roles in the United States?
Women received greater educational opportunities.
World War I change women’s roles in the United States as Women replaced men in the workforce.
Women earned more money than men
All of the above
women were drafted into the civilian work force to work for men
FALSE
TRUE
During World War I, name two places women worked.
Shipyards
Factories
Setting up barbed wire
Home
World War I was the first time the U.S. Navy and Marines sent women overseas as nurses.
True
False
Depends
All of the above
During World War I, women working as nurses had a rank.
Yes because how good they are
No
Name 3 positions enlisted women held during World War I, NOT including nurses.
Clerks
Telephone operators
Technicians
Soldiers
During World War I, the U.S. Army enlisted women.
True
False
How did World War I change women's roles in the United States?
Women received greater educational opportunities.
World War I change women’s roles in the United States as Women replaced men in the workforce.
Women earned more money than men
All of the above
The Role of women during WW1
WW1 had a big impact on the suffrage movement (for suffragettes and suffragists). During the progressive era (1890-1920) women played more active roles in the larger economic, cultural, and political transformation of America Society.
Women served in dangerous roles in the U.S. military.
Approximately 350,000 American women joined the military during World War I
During WWI (1914-1918), large numbers of women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had gone to fight in the war.
What was the Women´s work in WW1
The nations at war mobilized their entire populations. The side that could produce more weapons and supply more troops would prevail in the end. Women took on new roles in the work force, notably in war production and agriculture.
Following women’s demands for equal pay, a Committee was set up by the War Cabinet in 1917 to examine the question of women’s wages and released its final report after the war ended (Report of the War Cabinet Committee on Women in Industry, Cmd 135, 1919, p.2).
Women’s employment rates increased during WWI, from 23.6% of the working age population in 1914 to between 37.7% and 46.7% in 1918 (Braybon 1989, p.49).
women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had gone to fight in the war.
women were drafted into the civilian work force to work for men
FALSE
TRUE
During World War I, name two places women worked.
Shipyards
Factories
Setting up barbed wire
Home
World War I was the first time the U.S. Navy and Marines sent women overseas as nurses.
True
False
Depends
All of the above
During World War I, women working as nurses had a rank.
Yes because how good they are
No
Name 3 positions enlisted women held during World War I, NOT including nurses.
Clerks
Telephone operators
Technicians
Soldiers
During World War I, women's positions broadened the role of the military.
True
False
During World War I, the U.S. Army enlisted women.
True
False
What was the main impact of the war on women's appearances and social interactions?
No change in social interactions
No change in appearances
Shorter hair and skirts
Longer hair and skirts
What was the main impact of the war on women's appearances and social interactions?
No change in social interactions
No change in appearances
Shorter hair and skirts
Longer hair and skirts
When did women in Britain gain the right to vote after the war?
Immediately after the war
5 years after the war
10 years after the war
20 years after the war
What led to the large gap between rich and poor at the turn of the century?
The decline of agriculture
Urbanization and industrialization
The rise of the middle class
Decreased trade with other countries
What was the living condition of half of the urban workers at the turn of the century?
They lived comfortably above the poverty line
They lived at the poverty line
They lived below the poverty line
They were mostly wealthy
Why did many women work in factories or sweatshops during the turn of the century?
For social interaction
To help make ends meet
Because of the high wages
To gain political influence
What were the conditions in sweatshops like for women at the turn of the century?
They were high-paying jobs
They were considered prestigious
They were very low-paying jobs
They offered opportunities for advancement
What did the conditions for women lead to at the turn of the century?
Movements for social reform
Increased employment opportunities
A decrease in women's workforce participation
Better living conditions for all urban workers
Which of the following was a concern at the turn of the century according to the slide?
Equal wages for men and women
No political rights for women
Many opportunities for unskilled positions
Excessive opportunities for post-secondary education
Compared to men, what was a concern regarding women's wages at the turn of the century?
Women had higher wages than men
Women had equal wages to men
Women had lower wages than men
Women's wages were not a concern
What type of career opportunities were limited for women at the turn of the century?
Opportunities in skilled positions
Opportunities in nursing or teaching
Opportunities in post-secondary education
Opportunities in unskilled positions
Before World War I, where did women typically work?
Outside the home in the public sphere
Inside the home in the private sphere
In industrial factories
In government positions
What was the societal norm regarding providers before World War I?
Women were the sole providers
Both men and women equally shared the role of providers
Men were the sole providers
Children were considered providers
How did women contribute to the war effort during World War I?
By working only overseas
By staying at home and not participating
By making significant contributions both at home and overseas
By enlisting as soldiers
What impact did women's contributions to World War I have on their societal roles?
Women's roles remained unchanged
Women proved they had to stay in the home
Women played new roles in society, showing they did not have to stay in the home
Women's contributions were not recognized
What was one of the long-term effects of women's contributions to World War I?
Women's contributions were forgotten by the 1920s
Women received fewer rights throughout the 1900s
Women's contributions led to a decrease in women's societal roles
Women's contributions to the First World War played a significant role in them receiving more rights throughout the 1900s
During the war, what roles were women not allowed to enlist as in the military?
Nurses
Soldiers, sailors, or pilots
Doctors
Red Cross workers
How many Canadian women enlisted as nurses during the war, becoming the first women to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces?
Over 1000
Over 2000
Over 3000
Over 4000
Where did women often care for wounded or dying soldiers during the war?
At the front lines
Just a few kilometers from the front
In the United States
In Canada
Why was nursing considered a dangerous job during the war?
Hospitals were often understaffed
Hospitals could be attacked and the risk of infection and disease was high
Nurses had to work long hours
Nurses were not properly trained
How many Canadian women served as drivers in the air force during the period described?
Over 35,000
Approximately 1000
Thousands
Not specified
Approximately how many Canadian women worked in munitions factories during the period described?
Over 35,000
Approximately 1000
Thousands
Not specified
Which of the following roles did Canadian women take on during the period described?
Teaching
Drove ambulances
Nursing only
Factory supervision
What organization did Canadian women work with during the period described?
Canadian Air Force
Red Cross
Munitions Factories
All of the above
Who took over roles/jobs that would have normally been done by men when many men were overseas?
Children
Women
Elderly people
Foreign workers
What did women often run during the time when men were overseas?
Schools
Family farms and businesses
Government offices
Military units
What did labour unions want to protect when women were needed to fill roles traditionally held by men?
Women's rights to work
Jobs for men
Equal pay for women
The economy
Despite doing the same job, women were often:
Paid the same as men
Paid significantly less
Given more benefits
Allowed to work fewer hours
What type of working conditions did women face in munitions factories?
Safe and clean
Luxurious and comfortable
Dangerous with potential damage to skin and lungs
Flexible and stress-free
What were women expected to do when men returned home from war?
Continue working in their wartime jobs
Take up higher educational opportunities
Give up their jobs and return to traditional roles at home
Start their own businesses
Which traditional roles were women expected to take up again after the war?
Wife, mother, and domestic servant
Soldier, nurse, and factory worker
Teacher, librarian, and office clerk
Politician, manager, and entrepreneur
What is the ethical dimension question raised in the text?
Should women be allowed to work after the war?
Was it fair that women were removed from their jobs when men returned from the battlefield?
Is it ethical for men to work in jobs traditionally held by women?
Should men and women have equal rights in the workplace?
When did women in Manitoba first receive the right to vote in provincial elections?
1914
1916
1917
1918
Who were two significant figures in the fight for women's suffrage in Canada?
Nellie McClung and Emily Murphy
Nellie McClung and Queen Victoria
Emily Murphy and Florence Nightingale
Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale
In what year did most women in Canada gain the right to vote in federal elections?
1914
1916
1917
1918
During WWI, which group of women gained the right to vote in federal elections in Canada?
All women
Wives, sisters, and mothers of men serving overseas
Women working in factories
Women serving as nurses in the military
What term is used to describe women who were fighting to change the voting laws since the early 1870s?
Feminists
Suffragettes
Suffragists
Activists
Except a few hundred of women soldiers in the Russian army, did women participate in the World War 1 fighting?
Yes, they did.
No, they didn't.
What were some of the jobs women would be doing during World War 1?
What were the living conditions for women during the war?
It was difficult for them. They were supposed to work for many hours and provide for the family.
Women felt free because there were no men around.
The life was easy for them because the government would cover all their expenses.
All mentioned.
Look at the following picture. Discuss what it might represent in the context of World War 1.
The major battles fought in the World War 1 were:
Battle of Verdun.
Battle of Somme.
Battle of Normandy.
Battle of Verdun.
Battle of Somme.
Battle of Berlin.
Battle of Verdun.
Battle of Somme.
Battle of Ypres.
Gallipoli campaign.
None of the mentioned.
In the Battle of Verdun, Verdun was French __________.
capital
bridge
fortress
The Battle of Verdun was a battle fought between..............?
The British and French.
The French and Italians.
The Germans and French.
None of the mentioned.
From the start of the Battle of Verdun to its end both sides lost roughly ________ people.
400.000
100.000
50.000
5.000
The Battle of Somme was a battle between _____________
The French and the Germans
The British and the Germans
The British and the French
None of the mentioned.
In the Battle of Somme, on the first day the British lost ___________ soldiers.
50.000
60.000
100.000
10.000
How did the Battle of Somme end?
The Germans were victorious.
French and the British were victorious.
There were no major breakthroughs/stalemate
The Battle of Ypres was a battle fought between _____________.
France and Britain against Germany
France and Germany against Britain
Italy against Russia
Russia against Germany.
The Battle of Ypres was a mutual offensive by _____________.
Germans and Italian forces
The Italian and French forces
The British and French forces
None of the mentioned
The Gallipoli Campaign was a disaster for who?
The Allies (France and Britain)
The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottomans)
For both sides.
The Gallipoli Campaign was battle fought between ___________.
Germany and Italy against the Ottomans
France and Italy against the Ottomans
Britain and France against the Ottomans
Russia against the Ottomans
Something that the Battle of Verdun, Battle of Somme, Battle of Ypres, and Gallipoli campaign have in common is that _____________.
they all ended with the French and British victory
they all ended with a stalemate and many casualties/deaths on both sides.
they all ended with the German and Ottoman victory
What effects did World War 1 have on the people at home? How have their lives changed? Explain by supporting your opinion.
How would you describe the position of women during and after World War 1? How have their lives changed? What was expected from them?
Europe had four major battles (The Battle of Verdun, Battle of Somme, Battle of Ypres, Gallipoli Campaign). What do these battles have in common? Explain by saying your opinion.
Except a few hundred of women soldiers in the Russian army, did women participate in the World War 1 fighting?
Yes, they did.
No, they didn't.
What were some of the jobs women would be doing during World War 1?
What were the living conditions for women during the war?
It was difficult for them. They were supposed to work for many hours and provide for the family.
Women felt free because there were no men around.
The life was easy for them because the government would cover all their expenses.
All mentioned.
Look at the following picture. Discuss what it might represent in the context of World War 1.
The major battles fought in the World War 1 were:
Battle of Verdun.
Battle of Somme.
Battle of Normandy.
Battle of Verdun.
Battle of Somme.
Battle of Berlin.
Battle of Verdun.
Battle of Somme.
Battle of Ypres.
Gallipoli campaign.
None of the mentioned.
In the Battle of Verdun, Verdun was French __________.
capital
bridge
fortress
The Battle of Verdun was a battle fought between..............?
The British and French.
The French and Italians.
The Germans and French.
None of the mentioned.
From the start of the Battle of Verdun to its end both sides lost roughly ________ people.
400.000
100.000
50.000
5.000
The Battle of Somme was a battle between _____________
The French and the Germans
The British and the Germans
The British and the French
None of the mentioned.
In the Battle of Somme, on the first day the British lost ___________ soldiers.
50.000
60.000
100.000
10.000
How did the Battle of Somme end?
The Germans were victorious.
French and the British were victorious.
There were no major breakthroughs/stalemate
The Battle of Ypres was a battle fought between _____________.
France and Britain against Germany
France and Germany against Britain
Italy against Russia
Russia against Germany.
The Battle of Ypres was a mutual offensive by _____________.
Germans and Italian forces
The Italian and French forces
The British and French forces
None of the mentioned
The Gallipoli Campaign was a disaster for who?
The Allies (France and Britain)
The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottomans)
For both sides.
The Gallipoli Campaign was battle fought between ___________.
Germany and Italy against the Ottomans
France and Italy against the Ottomans
Britain and France against the Ottomans
Russia against the Ottomans
Something that the Battle of Verdun, Battle of Somme, Battle of Ypres, and Gallipoli campaign have in common is that _____________.
they all ended with the French and British victory
they all ended with a stalemate and many casualties/deaths on both sides.
they all ended with the German and Ottoman victory
What effects did World War 1 have on the people at home? How have their lives changed? Explain by supporting your opinion.
How would you describe the position of women during and after World War 1? How have their lives changed? What was expected from them?
Europe had four major battles (The Battle of Verdun, Battle of Somme, Battle of Ypres, Gallipoli Campaign). What do these battles have in common? Explain by saying your opinion.
