World War I Review

A comprehensive set of practice questions covering the origins of WWI, the Gallipoli campaign, Australian home front policies, and the development of the Anzac legend.

What was the primary goal of the German Schlieffen Plan?

To avoid a two-front war by quickly defeating France within six weeks before Russia could fully mobilise.

Which 1906 British ship was the most powerful ship afloat and sparked a naval arms race with Germany?

HMSDreadnought

On what date was Archduke FranzFerdinand assassinated by Serbian nationalist GavriloPrincip?

$$28\,June\,1914$$

How many Australians had joined the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) by December1914?

$$52000$$

According to Prime Minister Andrew Fisher, how far would Australia go to help and defend the Mother Country?

To "our last man and our last shilling."

What symbol was used as social pressure to imply cowardice for those who did not enlist?

The white feather

Approximately how many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enlisted in the war?

Over $400$, which was approximately $0.5\%$ of a $80000$ population.

What was the outcome of the attack at The Nek on $7\,August\,1915$?

There were $372$ casualties in $45\,minutes$, with $234$ killed.

Which chemical weapon is described as odorless with a $12$-hour latency period?

Mustard gas

What was the significance of the Battle of Hamel on $4\,July\,1918$?

Lt-Gen John Monash orchestrated a $93$-minute attack using integrated weapons that became a template for later Allied attacks.

What did German General ErichLudendorff call $8\,August\,1918$?

“der schwarze Tag” (the Black Day)

What legislation passed on $29\,Oct\,1914$ gave the Commonwealth power to legislate on any war-related matter?

War Precautions Act1914

Who founded the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra?

C.E.W.Bean

What are the four core concepts of the Anzac legend according to the transcript?

Mateship, Initiative & “larrikin” spirit, Physical prowess, and Endurance under adversity.

Who was the English seaman who enlisted under an alias and became famous for using a donkey to ferry wounded at Gallipoli?

JohnSimpsonKirkpatrick (also known as “John Simpson”)

Identify the term for the $19\,May\,1915$ suspension of hostilities focused on burying the dead and collecting the wounded.

Cease-fire

What rate of fire could a British LeeEnfield rifle achieve at Mons?

$12$ to $15\,rpm$

What was the overall casualty rate for Anzac troops during the Gallipoli campaign?

≈$23\%$ (including killed, wounded, or sick)

What was the purpose of Prime Minister PaulKeating’s tribute on $30\,Nov\,1993$?

To re-inter the Unknown Australian Soldier as a symbol to honour all men and women who died for Australia.

Which international treaty of $1907$ outlined the intended humane treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs)?

Hague Convention of 1907