1.
Who was Canada's Prime Minister during World War I?
Correct Answer
A. Sir Robert Borden
Explanation
Sir Robert Borden was Prime Minister from 1911 to 1920. Sir Wilfrid Laurier was his predecessor as Prime Minister, and was Leader of the Opposition during WWI
2.
Which Austrian archduke's assassination is considered the direct cause of WWI?
Correct Answer
Franz Ferdinand
3.
In what city was the Austrian Archduke assassinated?
Correct Answer
Sarajevo
4.
Who was the assassin who shot the archduke? His last name will do.
Correct Answer
Princip
Princep
Gavrillo Princip
Gavrillo Princep
5.
Which terrorist organization did the assassin belong to?
Correct Answer
Black Hand
6.
The invasion of which country brought Britain into the war?
Correct Answer
C. Belgium
Explanation
Remember that the British government was debating whether the Triple Entente was in effect, since Serbia was not part of that alliance. They only entered the war when Germany invaded Belgium, which Britain was pledged to defend
7.
What name was given to the land found between the trench lines?
Correct Answer
no mans land
no man's land
8.
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment was nearly destroyed during this costly battle:
Correct Answer
B. The Somme
9.
This condition was a severe form of gingivitis (gum disease):
Correct Answer
trench mouth
10.
This condition was the result of prolonged exposure to water, but was originally thought o be a form of frostbite:
Correct Answer
trench foot
11.
Check all responses that correctly answer this question:What is 'profiteering'?
Correct Answer(s)
C. Making huge profits selling shoddy goods to the military.
E. Making a profit by creating a false shortage, then boosting prices.
Explanation
Profiteers came in two 'flavours' - a) those who would stockpile goods, then slowly sell them at increased cost and b) those who would cut corners on quality and sell material to the army at premium costs, even though the quality was quite poor
12.
World War I ended:
Correct Answer
B. 11 am on November 11, 1918
13.
Check all responses which apply:Which nations made up the Triple Entente?
Correct Answer(s)
B. France
D. Great Britain
F. Russia
14.
Check all responses which apply:Which nations made up the Triple Alliance?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Austria-Hungary
C. Germany
E. Italy
15.
Think very carefully about this one:Which of the following is NOT an example of 'total war'?
Correct Answer
D. Letting volunteers serve in the army and navy
16.
Check all boxes that apply:What of the following is true about the battle of Ypres?
Correct Answer(s)
B. This was the first battle that Canadians participated in WWI
E. It was the first time that poison gas was used
17.
Which of the following battles is considered Canada's greatest military victory:
Correct Answer
D. Vimy Ridge
18.
This battle was known for its incredibly muddy battlefield and the high casualties Canadians took when they attacked in late 1917:
Correct Answer
B. Passchendale
19.
This was Canada's last battle of the war, and resulted in Canadian troops taking back the Belgian city that Britain had lost in its first battle of the war:
Correct Answer
A. Mons
20.
Check any that apply:Which of the following was not a new weapon introduced during WWI?
Correct Answer(s)
D. Rifles
F. Bayonets
21.
Why did Canada enter World War I?
Correct Answer
D. They were automatically at war when Britain went to war
22.
What was the name given to the large gun used by the Germans to destroy the Belgian forts at Liege?
Correct Answer
Big Bertha
23.
Check all correct responses:Which of the following is true about the von Schlieffen plan?
Correct Answer(s)
A. The Germans weakened the original plan.
C. Germany invaded Belgium in order to take France by surprise
D. The plan was to knock France out of the war in 6 weeks, then turn on Russia
24.
What was the name of the MP from Lindsay who was the Minister of Militia in 1914?
Correct Answer(s)
Sir Sam Hughes
Sam Hughes
Sir Samuel Hughes
25.
What city was devastated by an explosion on December 6, 1917?
Correct Answer
B. Halifax NS
26.
What was the name of the Canadian rifle, championed by the Minister of Militia, which turned out to be a complete disaster for Canadian soldiers?
Correct Answer
Ross
Ross rifle
27.
What was so unusual about Christmas 1914?
28.
Which of the following gave some women the right to vote during the 1917 election?
Correct Answer
C. Wartime Elections Act
Explanation
The Naval Services Act created the Canadian navy in 1910, the Military Services Act enabled conscription, the Dominion Elections Act enabled all women to vote after the war, and the Wartime Women's Election Act is a figment of Mr. Bortolot's imagination
29.
Which French-Canadian nationalist leader at first supported the war, but opposed conscription on the grounds that it would bankrupt Canada, divide French from English and never raise enough troops to do any good?
Correct Answer
Bourassa
Henri Bourassa
30.
Who was Canada's top fighter ace of World War I, having shot down 72 aircraft?
Correct Answer
E. Billy Bishop
31.
Which of the following is considered the DIRECT cause (or causes) of World War I? Check all that apply.
Correct Answer
E. Assassination of the Austrian archduke
Explanation
The rest are all indirect causes - Remembert 'MANIA'