World War One

Review

What were the Causes of World War One?

A – Totalitarianism, Jingoism, Socialism, Militarism

B – Jingoism, Nationalism, Patriotism, Imperialism

C – Militarism, Imperialism, Alliances, Nationalism

D – Alliance, Socialism, Jingoism, Militarism

What was the “Spark” of World War One?

A – German invasion of Belgium

B – Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

C – Russian Revolution

D – French invasion of Alsace Lorraine

Which Countries made up the Triple Entente?

A – Britain, France, Germany

B – France, Russia, Austria-Hungary

C – Serbia, Russia, France

D – Britain, France, Russia

Which Countries made up the Triple Alliance?

A – Britain, Italy, Germany

B – France, Russia, Austria-Hungary

C – Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

D – Germany, Serbia, Russia

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

A – “Hammer blow” through Belgium to take out France by Germany

B – Massive mobilization of Russian Soldiers

C – Invasion of Serbia

D – U-boat attacks on merchant ships

When did the first Canadian Troops set Sail for the War?

A – Aug, 1914

B – Jan, 1915

C – Oct, 1914

D – Nov, 1915

What nationality was NOT interred in Canada?

A – German

B – French

C – Ukrainian

D – Austrian

What is one reason for the internment in Canada?

A – Xenophobia

B – Free labour

C – Settling the west

D – Raising money

What Canadian Act permitted the internment?

A – Wartime Elections Act

B – Conscription Act

C – War Measures Act

D – Imprisonment Act

Where were 25% of volunteers born?

A – Quebec

B – Britain

C – German

D – France

Who was excluded during the initial recruitment?

A – Quebecois, British Columbians, Albertans, Manitobans

B – Americans, British, French, Belgiums

C – British, Quebecois, Irish, French

D – Aboriginals, Women, Black Canadians, people from Enemy Countries

How did women predominantly serve?

A – Front lines

B – Naval operations

C – Pilots

D – Nurses

What does CEF stand for?

A – Canadian Expeditionary Force

B – Canadian Explorers of France

C – Citizens Entry Force

D – Canadian Early Force

What was life like in the trenches?

A – Quiet, clean, and comfortable

B – Filthy, dangerous, and loud

C – Just like home

D – Filthy, safe, and quiet

What is trench foot?

A – Condition caused by wet feet

B – The name of a pest in the trenches

C – Boots worn by soldiers

D – Condition caused by walking long distances

What made the Planes of World War One UNSAFE?

A – Large fuel tanks

B – Capacity for fast speed

C – No room for guns

D – Open cockpits

What was the name of Canada’s top Flying Ace?

A – Billy Bishop

B – Red Barron

C – Sam Hughes

D – Robert Borden

How did the Allies deal with U-Boat attacks on the Atlantic?

A – Fighter planes

B – Marine mines

C – Convoy system

D – Night sailings

When was the Canadian Corps created?

A – Sept 1915

B – Jan 1918

C – May 1915

D – Sept 1917

Who is General Sir Alderson?

A – British – 1st Commander of Canadian Corps

B – British – 1st Commander of The Western Front

C – Canadian – 1st Commander of Canadian Corps

D – French – 1st Commander of Canadian Corps

Who is General Sir Byng?

A – French – 2nd Commander of Canadian Corps

B – British – 2nd Commander of The Western Front

C – Canadian – 2nd Commander of Canadian Corps

D – British – 2nd Commander of Canadian Corps

Who is General Sir Currie?

A – British – 3rd Commander of Canadian Corps

B – Canadian – 3rd Commander of The Western Front

C – French – 3rd Commander of Canadian Corps

D – Canadian – 3rd Commander of Canadian Corps

What is a casualty?

A – Soldiers who are removed from active service

B – Soldiers who are killed in action

C – Soldiers who are missing in action

D – Soldiers who are wounded

What is a salient?

A – Small lake

B – Bulge in the front line

C – Crest of a hill

D – Crater caused by artillery

The Second Battle of Ypres saw the first use of?

A – Chlorine gas

B – Tanks

C – Airplanes

D – Artillery

What saved the Canadians from the Gas at the 2nd Battle of Ypres?

A – Dirty socks

B – Urine soaked rags

C – Paper bags on heads

D – Running fast

What town was captured during the battle of the Somme?

A – Courcelette

B – Paris

C – Berlin

D – Ypres

When did the Battle of Vimy Ridge occur?

A – April 9-12, 1916

B – April 9-12, 1917

C – May 2-5, 1915

D – Nov 11-15, 1918

What the main tactic used by Canadians at Vimy Ridge?

A – Over the top

B – Hope and prayer

C – Rolling barrage

D – Sneaky trench raids

What was the final Canadian Offensive of the War?

A – Passchendaele

B – The Somme

C – Vimy Ridge

D – Canada’s Hundred Days

What the main tactic used by Canadians at Vimy Ridge?

A – Over the top

B – Hope and prayer

C – Rolling barrage

D – Sneaky trench raids

When did the Halifax Explosion Occur?

A – Dec 6, 1914

B – Dec 6, 1915

C – Dec 6, 1916

D – Dec 6, 1917

The Halifax Explosion was

A – the largest manmade explosion before nuclear weapons

B – an attack by enemy forces

C – a factory accident

D – a bombardment

Sir Sam Hughes is credited with?

A – Supplying the troops with effective weapons

B – Inventing the rolling barrage

C – The initial massive recruitment drive

D – Slow mobilization of Canadian troops

What was the name of the gun that the Canadians found

ineffective in the conditions of France?

A – Ross Rifle

B – Rhonda Rifle

C – AK47

D – Ricks Rifle

A war profiteer

A – makes a profit from selling poor equipment

B – makes a profit from war

C – makes a profit selling war bonds

D – makes a profit starting wars

The IMB is

A – Imperial Military Board

B – Internal Munitions Board

C – Imperial Munitions Board

D – Internal Military Board

Women were hired by the IMB to do what during World War One?

A – Cook and clean

B – Work in factories making munitions

C – Write inspirational letters to soldiers

D – Train soldiers

Total War means

A – All a countries resources are used for the war effort

B – All countries in the world are fighting

C – The end of the world

D – Complete chaos

Who did Canada borrow money from to finance the war?

A – France, then China

B – Britain, then USA

C – Germany, then Italy

D – Britain, then France

How did the Canadian Government borrow from Canadians?

A – Penny drives

B – Selling merchandise

C – War Bonds

D – Bake Sale

When was income tax introduced?

A – 1917

B – 1914

C – 1916

D – 1918

What Prime Minister was responsible for Conscription?

A – PM Laurier

B – PM Harper

C – PM Borden

D – PM Mackenzie-King

Who got partial suffrage as a result of the conscription bill?

A – Aboriginals

B – Women

C – Unmarried Men

D – Children

What were the 2 acts passed to ensure conscription passed?

A – War Elections Act and Military Voters Act

B – War Measures Act and Military Voters Act

C – War Elections Act and War Measures Act

D – Vote Restriction Act and Suffrage Act

Who supported Conscription?

A – Farmers and Quebecois

B – Aboriginals and women

C – Soldiers and Soldiers families

D – Farmers and Soldiers

When was the Armistice?

A – Nov 11, 1914

B – May 8, 1916

C – Aug 12, 1918

D – Nov 11, 1918

Name of the conference to negotiate the terms of the peace?

A – Berlin Peace Conference

B – London Peace Conference

C – Paris Peace Conference

D – New York Peace Conference

Name of the treaty that came out of the Paris Peace Conference?

A – Treaty of Paris

B – Treaty of Peace

C – Treaty of Versailles

D – Treaty of Harmony