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 – 1 st Commander of Canadian Corps B – British – 1 st Commander of The Western Front C – Canadian – 1 st Commander of Canadian Corps D – French – 1 st Commander of Canadian Corps

Who is General Sir Byng? A – French – 2 nd Commander of Canadian Corps B – British – 2 nd Commander of The Western Front C – Canadian – 2 nd Commander of Canadian Corps D – British – 2 nd Commander of Canadian Corps

Who is General Sir Currie? A – British – 3 rd Commander of Canadian Corps B – Canadian – 3 rd Commander of The Western Front C – French – 3 rd Commander of Canadian Corps D – Canadian – 3 rd 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 2 nd 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