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  • When is ANZAC Day?
    11 November
    25 April
    1 January
    26 January
  • Why was the shrapnel shell so dangerous?
    Because when exploded, it blew little bits of steel in all directions.
  • Why is Gallipoli remembered in Australia?
    It ended all wars
    It brought wealth
    It shaped national identity
    It created new cities
  • What does “evacuation” mean?
    Building defenses
    Training soldiers
    Leaving a place safely
    Attacking the enemy
  • What does “campaign” mean in this context?
    A series of military actions
    A political speech
    A holiday trip
    A training exercise
  • What was John Kirkpatrick Simpson's nickname?
    Simpie
    Scottie
    Pattie
    Johnnie
  • Why do people attend dawn services?
    To start a parade
    To watch fireworks
    To honour the landing time
    To celebrate a victory
  • What are ANZAC biscuits and what is the story behind?
    Oat based biscuits that were sent to Australian soldiers in Gallipoli by their wives and women’s support groups.
  • Where did the ANZAC troops land in 1915?
    Somme River
    Gallipoli Peninsula
    Normandy Beach
    Western Front
  • What does the acronym ANZAC mean?
    Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
  • Where is Gallipoli?
    Turkey
  • What does “legacy” mean in this topic?
    A military rank
    Something remembered from the past
    A type of weapon
    A location
  • How long did the Gallipoli campaign last?
    3 years
    1 month
    About 8 months
    2 weeks
  • What days does the Australian flag fly at half mast? For what reason?
    On Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. A sign of mourning
  • Which country was the main opponent at Gallipoli?
    Germany
    Japan
    Ottoman Empire
    Italy
  • John Kirkpatrick Simpson survived the war and returned to Australia.
    False
    True
  • Who helped injured soldiers with his donkey?
    John Simpson Kilkpatrick
  • Which value means strong friendship between soldiers?
    Silence
    Competition
    Mateship
    Isolation
  • What does the poppy symbolise?
    Sacrifice and hope
  • Why was the landing difficult?
    They landed in the wrong place
    There were no ships
    They had no weapons
    They were expected
  • What mistake happened during the landing?
    They had no plan
    They landed at the wrong beach
    They arrived too late
    They forgot weapons
  • What is the Victoria Cross?
    The highest and most prestigious decoration of the British honours system
  • What time did the ANZAC troops land?
    Midday
    Midnight
    Early morning before dawn
    Afternoon
  • What were trenches used for?
    Protection from enemy fire
    Sleeping only
    Training
    Storing food
  • John Kirkpatrick Simpson worked with the Australian army medical corps and served as a __________ bearer.
    stretcher
  • What does “sacrifice” mean in this context?
    Giving up one’s life for others
    Leaving early
    Avoiding danger
    Winning a battle easily
  • What was the outcome of the Gallipoli campaign?
    Ottoman Empire surrendered immediately
    Allied forces withdrew
    Australia gained land
    Allies won quickly
  • What happened at the end of the campaign?
    They stayed permanently
    The war ended
    Troops were evacuated safely
    All soldiers were captured
  • How does Australia commemorate ANZAC day?
    With a dawn service and marches organised to thank and remember the veterans for their courage and sacrifice
  • What made evacuation difficult?
    Bad weather only
    Too many soldiers
    No ships available
    Enemy attacks and terrain
  • What day did ANZACs leave Gallipoli?
    The 20th of December 1915
  • Where is the Australian War memorial located?
    In Canberra, ACT
  • Where did the ANZAC troops land in 1915?
    Somme River
    Gallipoli Peninsula
    Western Front
    Normandy Beach
  • What type of warfare occurred at Gallipoli?
    Tank warfare
    Trench warfare
    Naval warfare only
    Air warfare
  • What feeling is often associated with ANZAC Day?
    Anger
    Excitement
    Fear
    Respect
  • Which group fought alongside ANZACs?
    British forces
    Chinese forces
    Russian forces
    American forces
  • Which value is strongly linked to ANZAC soldiers?
    Greed
    Courage
    Laziness
    Anger
  • John Kirkpatrick Simpson was born in ______________.
    Australia
    New Zealand
    England
    Germany
  • What day is ANZAC day celebrated?
    The 25th of April 1915
  • Who were the ANZACs?
    Only Australian soldiers
    Only New Zealand soldiers
    British and American soldiers
    Australian and New Zealand soldiers
  • How many Australian soldier casualties were there by the time they left Gallipoli?
    8,100
  • What does ANZAC stand for?
    Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
    Allied Nations and Zonal Army Command
    Australian National Army Corps
    Army Network of Allied Countries
  • Which word best describes the soldiers’ conditions?
    Relaxing
    Harsh
    Comfortable
    Safe
  • What was a major difficulty faced by soldiers at Gallipoli?
    Urban fighting
    Desert heat only
    Heavy snowstorms
    Steep cliffs and rough terrain
  • Why was the Gallipoli campaign important?
    To invade Germany directly
    To capture France
    To open a sea route to Russia
    To defend Australia
  • The beach that the soldiers landed on is now known as __________ cove.
    ANZAC
  • What is ANZAC Day?
    A celebration of victory
    A public holiday for shopping
    A sports event
    A day to remember soldiers
  • Why were conditions in trenches dangerous?
    Snipers and disease
    No enemies
    Too much space
    Too much food
  • What problem did soldiers face besides fighting?
    Too many supplies
    Too much rest
    Too much food
    Disease and poor hygiene
  • What does the phrase “Lest Us Forget” mean?
    We should never forget- those who never came back
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