Brain Jog:

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World War I is often called ‘the ................ War’, ‘the first ......................... war’ or ‘the war to ............... all wars’.

At the end of World War I, the map of Europe was re.......................

True or False:

Nationalism was another important factor that contributed to the outbreak of war in 1914. Put simply, nationalism is a sense of pride in, and a love of, one’s nation. Nationalism grows out of an understanding of common goals and beliefs between the people of a nation.

True or False:

Another factor that led to tensions between European countries in the lead-up to World War I was imperialism. Imperialism is a policy by which a country increases its power by gaining control over new territories to create an empire. This is usually carried out for financial and strategic reasons.

True or False:

Militarism is the disbelief that all nations should build and maintain strong armed forces so that they are prepared to defend themselves against attack or promote their national interests. In the lead up to World War I, many European countries competed with each other not only over the size of their empires, but also over the size of their armies.

What does ANZAC stand for?

True or False:

The first part of the campaign plan was launched in March 1915. This involved a naval attack through the Dardanelles – a sea passage from the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea. This action failed because the entrance to the Dardanelles had been laid with underwater mines. Three Allied battleships were destroyed by these mines, and another three were badly damaged.

How many referendums were undertaken to bring in conscription of WW1?

For Australians, ......................................... of World War I has always been closely tied to the Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915. Despite Australians being involved in more successful campaigns and battles during World War I, it is Gallipoli that has come to symbolise Australia’s war experience.