World War One

Question 1

What is the War Measures Act?

Answer 1

A law that gave the Canadian government emergency powers during WW1.

Question 2

What are munitions?

Answer 2

Weapons, ammunition, and supplies used in warfare.

Question 3

Who are enemy aliens?

Answer 3

Immigrants from countries at war with Canada.

Question 4

What are internment camps?

Answer 4

Detention camps where enemy aliens were held.

Question 5

Who are pacifists?

Answer 5

People who oppose war or violence for moral or political reasons.

Question 6

What is conscription?

Answer 6

Mandatory military service.

Question 7

What is a coalition government?

Answer 7

A government formed by multiple political parties working together.

Question 8

What are reparations?

Answer 8

Payments for war damage.

Question 9

What is total war?

Answer 9

A war that involves complete use of society and all its resources.

Question 10

What is no-man’s land?

Answer 10

The area between 2 opposing trenches in warfare.

Question 11

What are U-boats?

Answer 11

German submarines used during WW1.

Question 12

What is unrestricted submarine warfare?

Answer 12

Sink any ship without warning.

Question 13

What is a convoy?

Answer 13

Ships travelling together for safety.

Question 14

What is the merchant marine?

Answer 14

Ships used for trade and transport.

Question 15

What is a naval blockade?

Answer 15

Prevents ships from entering or leaving ports.

Question 16

What is an armistice?

Answer 16

Agreement to end fighting.

Question 17

What is propaganda?

Answer 17

Information often false or misleading used to promote a point.

Question 18

Where did the Battle of Vimy Ridge take place?

Answer 18

Northern France (April 1917).

Question 19

What was significant about the Battle of Vimy Ridge?

Answer 19

A key victory of Canada, known as the first time all 4 Canadian divisions fought together.

Question 20

What was the outcome of the Battle of Vimy Ridge?

Answer 20

Canada captured the ridge from the Germans.

Question 21

What was the importance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge?

Answer 21

Marked Canada’s rise as a nation, there were high casualty rates but a strategic success.

Question 22

Where did the Battle of Ypres take place?

Answer 22

Belgium (April to May 1915).

Question 23

What was significant about the Battle of Ypres?

Answer 23

First major battle for Canadian troops, the Germans used poisonous gas as a weapon for the first time.

Question 24

What was the outcome of the Battle of Ypres?

Answer 24

Canadian troops held their ground and prevented German advancements despite gas attacks.

Question 25

What was the importance of the Battle of Ypres?

Answer 25

Marked Canadian resilience.

Question 26

Where did the Battle of Somme take place?

Answer 26

France (July to November 1916).

Question 27

What was significant about the Battle of Somme?

Answer 27

One of the bloodiest battles of WW1, with heavy losses on both sides.

Question 28

What was the outcome of the Battle of Somme?

Answer 28

Canadian troops gained a small portion of land but at a high cost.

Question 29

What was the importance of the Battle of Somme?

Answer 29

Showcased Canada's determination and bravery.

Question 30

Where did the Battle of Passchendaele take place?

Answer 30

Belgium (October to November 1917).

Question 31

What was significant about the Battle of Passchendaele?

Answer 31

A muddy and disastrous battle where Canadians were ordered to capture a small village.

Question 32

What was the outcome of the Battle of Passchendaele?

Answer 32

Canadians captured Passchendaele but faced immense losses due to harsh weather.

Question 33

What was the importance of the Battle of Passchendaele?

Answer 33

Marked Canada's reputation as an elite fighting force despite high human cost.

Question 34

What triggered the start of WW1?

Answer 34

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914.

Question 35

What is nationalism?

Answer 35

Strong pride in one's country, causing competition and conflict.

Question 36

What is imperialism?

Answer 36

When a country tries to take control of other lands, leading to tensions.

Question 37

What is militarism?

Answer 37

The belief in building up strong armed forces, making conflicts more likely.

Question 38

What are alliance systems?

Answer 38

Countries formed alliances to protect each other, escalating conflicts into a world war.

Question 39

What is trench warfare?

Answer 39

Soldiers fought from trenches, facing harsh conditions and heavy casualties.

Question 40

What were minority contributions to the war effort?

Answer 40

Indigenous, Black Canadians, and women contributed significantly through military service and labor.

Question 41

What was the war at sea?

Answer 41

The British Navy blocked German ports while German U-boats sank Allied ships.

Question 42

What was the war in the air?

Answer 42

Aircrafts were used for bombing and dogfights.

Question 43

What was the Halifax Explosion?

Answer 43

In 1917, a massive explosion caused by a ship collision in Halifax killed 2000 people.

Question 44

Who was Robert Borden?

Answer 44

Prime minister of Canada during WW1, introduced conscription, and led Canada through wartime challenges.

Question 45

Who was John McCrae?

Answer 45

Wrote the poem 'In Flanders Field' after witnessing the horrors of the war.

Question 46

Who was William Semia?

Answer 46

A Canadian indigenous soldier who fought in WW1, emphasizing indigenous contributions.

Question 47

Who was Dr. William Andrew White?

Answer 47

A Canadian physician known for his dedication in saving soldiers during WW1.

Question 48

Who was Masumi Mitsui?

Answer 48

A Japanese Canadian soldier who volunteered to fight in WW1, representing Asian Canadian contributions.

Question 49

Who was Billy Bishop?

Answer 49

A Canadian flying Ace in WW1, credited with 72 aerial victories.

Question 50

Who was Arthur Currie?

Answer 50

A Canadian military commander leading significant victories such as Vimy Ridge.

Question 51

Who was Gavrilo Princip?

Answer 51

A Serbian who assassinated Franz Ferdinand, triggering WW1.

Question 52

Who was Franz Ferdinand?

Answer 52

The heir to the Austria-Hungary throne, whose assassination triggered WW1.