Chc 2D Practice Quiz World War I
This is a practice quiz for CHC 2D Unit II World War I
- 1.
Who was Canada's Prime Minister during World War I?
- A.
Sir Robert Borden
- B.
Sir Sam Hughes
- C.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
- D.
Sir Clifford Sifton
- E.
Sir Charles Tupper
Correct Answer
A. Sir Robert BordenExplanation
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 WWIRate this question:
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- 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?
- A.
Bosnia
- B.
Serbia
- C.
Belgium
- D.
France
- E.
Italy
Correct Answer
C. BelgiumExplanation
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 defendRate this question:
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- 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:
- A.
Ypres
- B.
The Somme
- C.
Vimy Ridge
- D.
Verdun
- E.
Passchendale
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'?
- A.
Selling any form of good to the military.
- B.
Running a business.
- C.
Making huge profits selling shoddy goods to the military.
- D.
Learning from your mistakes.
- E.
Making a profit by creating a false shortage, then boosting prices.
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 poorRate this question:
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- 12.
World War I ended:
- A.
10 am on October 10, 1917
- B.
11 am on November 11, 1918
- C.
11 am on November 11, 1919
- D.
12 midnight on Novemebr 11, 1918
- E.
It has never officially ended.
Correct Answer
B. 11 am on November 11, 1918 -
- 13.
Check all responses which apply:Which nations made up the Triple Entente?
- A.
Austria Hungary
- B.
France
- C.
Germany
- D.
Great Britain
- E.
Italy
- F.
Russia
- G.
Serbia
Correct Answer(s)
B. France
D. Great Britain
F. Russia -
- 14.
Check all responses which apply:Which nations made up the Triple Alliance?
- A.
Austria-Hungary
- B.
France
- C.
Germany
- D.
Great Britain
- E.
Italy
- F.
Russia
- G.
Serbia
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'?
- A.
Conscription of young men to serve in the military
- B.
The government taking control of weapon production
- C.
Selling 'Victory Bonds' to raise money for the war effort
- D.
Letting volunteers serve in the army and navy
- E.
Rationing food and coal use among civilians
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?
- A.
This was the worst defeat for Canadian soldiers in WWI
- B.
This was the first battle that Canadians participated in WWI
- C.
The battlefield was a complete mess of mud
- D.
It was the final battle of World War I
- E.
It was the first time that poison gas was used
Correct Answer(s)
B. This was the first battle that Canadians participated in WWI
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- 17.
Which of the following battles is considered Canada's greatest military victory:
- A.
Mons
- B.
Passchendale
- C.
The Somme
- D.
Vimy Ridge
- E.
Ypres
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:
- A.
Mons
- B.
Passchendale
- C.
The Somme
- D.
Vimy Ridge
- E.
Ypres
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:
- A.
Mons
- B.
Passchendale
- C.
The Somme
- D.
Vimy Ridge
- E.
Ypres
Correct Answer
A. Mons -
- 20.
Check any that apply:Which of the following was not a new weapon introduced during WWI?
- A.
Machine guns
- B.
Poison gas
- C.
Tanks
- D.
Rifles
- E.
Aircraft
- F.
Bayonets
Correct Answer(s)
D. Rifles
F. Bayonets -
- 21.
Why did Canada enter World War I?
- A.
The von Schlieffen Plan worked perfectly
- B.
Belgium asked Canada for military assistance
- C.
The Lusitania was sunk
- D.
They were automatically at war when Britain went to war
- E.
The Boers asked Canada to support Serbia
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?
- A.
The Germans weakened the original plan.
- B.
Germany would attack Russia first, since Russia was the larger threat.
- 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
- E.
Belgium refused to fight against Germany and surrendered immediately
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?
- A.
St. John's NFLD
- B.
Halifax NS
- C.
Toronto ON
- D.
Montreal PQ
- E.
Quebec City PQ
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?
- A.
Naval Services Act
- B.
Military Services Act
- C.
Wartime Elections Act
- D.
Dominion Elections Act
- E.
Wartime Women's Election Act
Correct Answer
C. Wartime Elections ActExplanation
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 imaginationRate this question:
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- 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?
- A.
Manfred von Richtofen
- B.
Roy Brown
- C.
Raymond Collishaw
- D.
Wilfred May
- E.
Billy Bishop
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.
- A.
Militarism
- B.
The alliance system
- C.
Nationalism
- D.
Imperialism
- E.
Assassination of the Austrian archduke
Correct Answer
E. Assassination of the Austrian archdukeExplanation
The rest are all indirect causes - Remembert 'MANIA'Rate this question:
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