The Great War P21 Flashcards
0
Q
The movie “Gallipoli” stars _____ & portrays the _______ military unit.
A
Mel Gibson
ANZAC
1
Q
How long were the Allied held off for in Gallipoli?
A
8 Months
2
Q
What was the ANZAC?
A
Volunteer fighters from Australia & New Zealand
3
Q
Who joined the Central Powers during the Battle of Gallipoli?
A
Bulgaria
4
Q
The Ottomans attacked what peninsula to gain control of the Suez Canal?
A
Sinai Peninsula
5
Q
The Suez Canal provided critical shipping between what two nations?
A
Britain & India
6
Q
Egypt in 1915 was occupied by the ______, but ruled by the ________.
A
British
Ottoman Sultan
7
Q
What did Britain use to defend the Suez Cannal?
A
Two Indian Divisions & Large Defenses
