Australia And The Vietnam War
An interactive quiz to test the user on their knowledge of the Vietnam War and the involvement that Australia had during it and the aftermath.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The Vietnam War began in
- A.
1963
- B.
1962
- C.
1964
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B. 1962 -
- 2.
The Vietcong were
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Allies with Australia
- B.
Innocent villagers and farmers
- C.
Vietnamese military
Correct Answer
C. Vietnamese militaryExplanation
The Vietcong refers to the armed forces of the National Liberation Front (NLF) in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. They were not allies with Australia, innocent villagers, or farmers. Instead, they were a significant faction within the Vietnamese military, fighting against the South Vietnamese government and its allies, including the United States.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Australia was part of the ANZUS and WEATO treaties.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Australia was not part of the WEATO (Western European Union Treaty Organization) as it was a treaty organization specifically for Western European countries. However, Australia was indeed part of the ANZUS (Australia, New Zealand, United States) treaty, which was a collective defense agreement between these three countries. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Black Jack theory is a foreign policy theory, promoted by the government of the United States that stated if one country became under the influence of communism, then surrounding countries would follow.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. The Black Jack theory is not a foreign policy theory promoted by the government of the United States. It does not state that if one country becomes under the influence of communism, then surrounding countries would follow.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The term used by the Australian army for a medical evacuation was a
- A.
'ground-off'
- B.
'sand-off'
- C.
'dust-off'
Correct Answer
C. 'dust-off'Explanation
The correct answer is 'dust-off'. The term 'dust-off' is used by the Australian army for a medical evacuation. This term refers to the process of evacuating injured personnel from the battlefield or remote areas using helicopters. The term 'dust-off' is derived from the swirling dust created by the helicopter's rotor blades during landing and takeoff. It is commonly used in military jargon to indicate a medical evacuation mission.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Describe the Battle of Long Tan in 1966.
- 7.
How much did Australian infantry soldiers' packs weigh?
- A.
10-25 kg
- B.
25-35 kg
- C.
35-50 kg
Correct Answer
C. 35-50 kgExplanation
Australian infantry soldiers' packs weighed between 35-50 kg. This weight range is considered because infantry soldiers are required to carry various equipment and supplies, including weapons, ammunition, food, water, clothing, and other essential items. Carrying such a heavy load is necessary for soldiers to be self-sufficient and prepared for combat situations. The weight of the packs can vary depending on the specific mission and requirements, but generally, it falls within the 35-50 kg range.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many Australians died in the Battle of Long Tan?
- A.
18
- B.
25
- C.
36
Correct Answer
A. 18Explanation
18 Australians died in the Battle of Long Tan.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A bullet box was also called a 'newspaper.'
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 10.
Two Australians were killed by snake bites in Vietnam.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it clearly states that two Australians were killed by snake bites in Vietnam. This implies that there have been instances where Australians have lost their lives due to snake bites in Vietnam.Rate this question:
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Jan 06, 2023Quiz Edited by
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Jun 30, 2011Quiz Created by
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