History

Question 1

What counties made up the triple alliance

Answer 1

Germany, Austro Hungarian Empire, and Italy

Question 2

What countries made up the Triple Entente

Answer 2

UK, France, Russia

Question 3

Which countries remained neutral during WW1

Answer 3

Spain, Africa, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ottoman Empire, Greece, Albania.

Question 4

Explain why members of the Triple Alliance may have felt threatened by the Triple Entente.

Answer 4

Because the Triple Entente was surrounding the Triple Alliance, they were on both sides. They had a flank

Question 5

The original cause of WW1

Answer 5

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand

Question 6

When did WW1 Start

Answer 6

1914

Question 7

What does MAIN stand for

Answer 7

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism

Question 8

What is imperialism

Answer 8

Imperialism is when a country takes over new lands or countries and makes them subject to their rule.

Question 9

In 1900, who had control over Africa

Answer 9

France

Question 10

What is the Moroccan Crisis

Answer 10

In 1904 Morocco had been given to France by Britain, but the Moroccans wanted independence and were supported by Germany.

Question 11

What is the Bosnian Crisis

Answer 11

• In 1908, Austria-Hungary took over Bosnia. This angered Serbians who felt the province should be theirs. Serbia threatened Austria-Hungary with war and Russia, allied to Serbia, mobilized its forces. Germany, allied to Austria-Hungary, mobilized its forces and prepared to threaten Russia.

Question 12

How many Australian men Enlisted in WW1

Answer 12

2 in 5 Men between 18 and 45 enlisted. Over 330,000 men were sent overseas

Question 13

How many Australian men died during WW1

Answer 13

59,000

Question 14

What personal reasons encouraged the Australian men to enlist

Answer 14

To prove they were worthy and strong on the world stage

Question 15

Identify the patriotic reasons why young Australian men wanted to enlist in WW1.

Answer 15

Most Australians believed that they were a part of the British Empire and wanted to do all they could to protect it.

Question 16

Which reasons would have had the greatest impact on the decision to enlist (3)

Answer 16

Australia was a member of the British Empire, with strong cultural ties.

The recent expansion of Germany’s naval fleet concerned Australia because of her isolated position.

The ‘romance’ of war and the fact that many believed that the war would be over by Christmas. They wanted to share in the venture before it was too late.

Question 17

Where did Australia fight October 1914

Answer 17

German New Guinea

Question 18

Where did Australia fight November 1914

Answer 18

Cocos islands in the Indian Ocean

Question 19

Where did Australia fight April 1915

Answer 19

Gallipoli campaign in Turkey

Question 20

What rifle was used, provide some details

Answer 20

Bolt action Rifle was used. It was a manual rifle that had to be opened and closed after each shot

Question 21

What was the bayonet used for

Answer 21

The bayonet was meant to be used for melee combat but was commonly used as utility and phycological devices

Question 22

What country originally used flame throwers

Answer 22

Germany

Question 23

Name the different parts of a trench

Answer 23

• Firestep
• Ammunition Shelf
• Parapet
• Dugout
• Parados
• Duckboards

Question 24

How many German Australians were affected by the war

Answer 24

over 100,000 German living in Australia