WW1 (startup quiz)

Question 1

Battle of Somme

Answer 1

The battle of WW1 fought by British&French against the Germans. Fought at the river Somme in France. More than 3 million men fighting. 1 million were killed. (July 1- November 18 1916)

Question 2

Military Voters Act

Answer 2

Giving all Canadian soldiers the right to vote.

Question 3

Battle of Ypres

Answer 3

German vs Allied armies fought in the general area of Ypres

Question 4

Battle of Vimy Ridge

Answer 4

Canada’s most celebrated victory. When the four divisions of Canadian Corps fought together for the first time and attacked and captured Vimy Ridge from Germans. (April 9-12 1917)

Question 5

Conscientious Objectors

Answer 5

A person who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service.

Question 6

Military Service Act (1917)

Answer 6

A controversial law allowing the conscription of Canadian men for service in the final years of WW1

Question 7

Regulation 17

Answer 7

A regulation of the Ontario conservative government designed to shut down French language schools.

Question 8

War measures act

Answer 8

A federal statue adopted by parliament in 1914 after the outbreak of WW1. It gave broad powers to the Canadian government to maintain security.

Question 9

Wartime Elections Act

Answer 9

An act that allowed women who were wives, widows, mothers and sisters of soldiers serving overseas the right to vote.

Question 10

Income Tax

Answer 10

A tax levied on incomes, especially on an annual government tax on incomes.

Question 11

Triple Alliance

Answer 11

An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Question 12

Triple Entente

Answer 12

Linking of the Russian Empire, French Third Republic, and United kingdoms of Great Britian&Ireland.

Question 13

Nationalism

Answer 13

An extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to ones country. A significant cause of WW1.

Question 14

Habeas Corpus

Answer 14

A recourse in law that allows a person to request and unlawful detonation/imprisonment to a court and request that the court order the custodian of the person.

Question 15

Arthur Currie

Answer 15

A senior officer of the Canadian Army who fought in WW1. First Canadian commander of the Canadian corps who was one of the most capable commanders.

Question 16

Sam Hughs

Answer 16

The Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence during WW1. The last Liberal-conservative cabinet minister until he was dismissed from his cabinet post.

Question 17

Ross Rifle

Answer 17

A hunting rifle that was an unreliable weapon for WW1. It was known to jam when firing, and the failure in battle caused the embarrassment for the conservative government’s Prime Minister Robert Borden.

Question 18

U-Boat

Answer 18

“Underwater boat” A German Submarine.

Question 19

Trench Warfare

Answer 19

A type of land warfare that uses trenches to shelter the soldiers from artillery.

Question 20

Armistice

Answer 20

An agreement made by opposing sides to stop fighting; an agreement between allies&Germany that ended fighting in Western front

Question 21

Lusitania

Answer 21

A British passenger ship a that German submarine sank during WW1. This caused diplomatic uproar.

Question 22

Robert Borden

Answer 22

The Canadian Prime Minister from 1911-1920. He led Canada through one of its most difficult times in history. He orchestrated its enormous contribution to war effort while managing growing social&apolitical problems.

Question 23

Constriction

Answer 23

The act of tightening something; making it more narrow

Question 24

Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)

Answer 24

The designation of field force created by Canads for service overseas. It fielded see real combat formations on the Western Front in France&Belgium.

Question 25

Victory Bonds

Answer 25

A bond sold by the government to help raise the funds to pay for war. It was a loan that could be redeemed with interest in 5, 10, or 20 years.