Australian History MCQs

Australian ANZAC Tradition MCQs with Answer

Who were the ANZACs?
A) Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
B) Allied forces in World War I
C) Indigenous warriors of Australia
D) Australian naval fleet
Answer: A) Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

ANZAC Day is commemorated on which date?
A) April 25th
B) November 11th
C) August 15th
D) February 14th
Answer: A) April 25th

The ANZACs landed at which location during World War I?
A) Gallipoli
B) Normandy
C) Dunkirk
D) Pearl Harbor
Answer: A) Gallipoli

What year did the ANZACs land at Gallipoli?
A) 1914
B) 1915
C) 1916
D) 1917
Answer: B) 1915

ANZAC Day is a national public holiday in which countries?
A) Australia and New Zealand
B) Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey
C) Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
D) Australia, New Zealand, and France
Answer: A) Australia and New Zealand

What was the main objective of the ANZACs at Gallipoli?
A) Capture Constantinople (Istanbul)
B) Secure access to the Black Sea
C) Defend British territory
D) Establish a stronghold in Europe
Answer: A) Capture Constantinople (Istanbul)

ANZAC biscuits were traditionally sent by which group to soldiers during WWI?
A) Red Cross
B) Australian government
C) Women’s groups
D) British Royal Family
Answer: C) Women’s groups

Which Australian state capital holds the largest ANZAC Day march?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Brisbane
D) Perth
Answer: A) Sydney

ANZAC stands for:
A) Australian and New Zealand Allied Command
B) Australian and New Zealand Army Commission
C) Australian and New Zealand Association for Combat
D) Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Answer: D) Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

The Gallipoli Campaign lasted for:
A) 4 months
B) 6 months
C) 8 months
D) 10 months
Answer: B) 6 months

What is the flower symbol associated with ANZAC Day?
A) Daisy
B) Rose
C) Poppy
D) Lily
Answer: C) Poppy

Which year was the first ANZAC Day commemorated?
A) 1915
B) 1916
C) 1917
D) 1918
Answer: B) 1916

The ANZACs faced troops from which country during the Gallipoli Campaign?
A) Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
B) Germany
C) Austria-Hungary
D) Italy
Answer: A) Ottoman Empire (Turkey)

What is the traditional ANZAC Day ceremony called, which takes place at dawn?
A) Daybreak Tribute
B) Dawn Service
C) Morning Remembrance
D) Sunrise Commemoration
Answer: B) Dawn Service

The Gallipoli Peninsula is located in which present-day country?
A) Greece
B) Turkey
C) Italy
D) Cyprus
Answer: B) Turkey

The term “mate” holds significance in the ANZAC tradition. What does it typically mean?
A) Colleague or friend
B) Leader or commander
C) Enemy soldier
D) Family member
Answer: A) Colleague or friend

What type of music is often played during ANZAC Day ceremonies?
A) Classical
B) Jazz
C) Bagpipe
D) Rock
Answer: C) Bagpipe

The term “digger” refers to:
A) A small trench
B) A soldier
C) An officer
D) A military vehicle
Answer: B) A soldier

What is the meaning of the acronym “Lest We Forget”?
A) Always remember our heroes
B) Honor the fallen soldiers
C) Never forget their sacrifice
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

The Last Post is played during ANZAC Day ceremonies. What is its significance?
A) Signals the end of the day
B) A call to gather soldiers
C) A tribute to the fallen
D) A battle cry
Answer: C) A tribute to the fallen

The Australian soldier, Simpson, became known for:
A) His bravery in battle
B) Providing medical aid to wounded soldiers with a donkey
C) Being a war strategist
D) Writing war poetry
Answer: B) Providing medical aid to wounded soldiers with a donkey

ANZAC Cove is situated on which part of the Gallipoli Peninsula?
A) Northern coast
B) Eastern coast
C) Southern coast
D) Western coast
Answer: A) Northern coast

Which country were the ANZACs fighting for during the Gallipoli Campaign?
A) Australia and New Zealand
B) France and Britain
C) Germany and Austria-Hungary
D) Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
Answer: A) Australia and New Zealand

The term “Gallipoli” refers to:
A) A type of weapon
B) A battle strategy
C) A geographical location
D) A military rank
Answer: C) A geographical location

What did the ANZACs endure during the Gallipoli Campaign?
A) Brutal weather conditions
B) Disease and illness
C) Heavy casualties
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Which Australian state was the birthplace of many ANZAC soldiers?
A) Victoria
B) New South Wales
C) Queensland
D) Tasmania
Answer: B) New South Wales

The landing at Gallipoli took place on:
A) Sandy beaches
B) Rocky cliffs
C) Marshy swamps
D) Forested areas
Answer: A) Sandy beaches

Who was the British commander during the Gallipoli Campaign?
A) General Douglas Haig
B) Admiral Sir John Jellicoe
C) General William Birdwood
D) General Sir Ian Hamilton
Answer: D) General Sir Ian Hamilton

The ANZACs withdrew from Gallipoli in which year?
A) 1916
B) 1917
C) 1918
D) 1919
Answer: A) 1916

Which of these was a significant outcome of the Gallipoli Campaign?
A) Victory for the Allies
B) A stalemate
C) Significant territorial gain
D) Strategic advantage for the Ottomans
Answer: B) A stalemate

Which animal has been associated with the ANZACs due to its resilience?
A) Horse
B) Dog
C) Camel
D) Kangaroo
Answer: A) Horse

What is the traditional drink consumed on ANZAC Day?
A) Tea
B) Coffee
C) Rum
D) Beer
Answer: A) Tea

The ANZAC legend refers to:
A) The heroic deeds of the ANZACs at Gallipoli
B) The victory at Gallipoli
C) The peace treaty signed after Gallipoli
D) The war strategy employed by the ANZACs
Answer: A) The heroic deeds of the ANZACs at Gallipoli

The ANZACs faced challenging terrain at Gallipoli. What type of landscape was predominant?
A) Mountainous
B) Desert
C) Jungle
D) Coastal
Answer: D) Coastal

ANZAC Day originally commemorated which event?
A) The end of World War I
B) The anniversary of the Gallipoli landing
C) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
D) The Armistice Day
Answer: B) The anniversary of the Gallipoli landing

Which Australian Prime Minister coined the phrase “The birth of the nation” regarding the ANZACs at Gallipoli?
A) Billy Hughes
B) Andrew Fisher
C) Joseph Cook
D) Stanley Bruce
Answer: A) Billy Hughes

What is the significance of the term “Ode of Remembrance” on ANZAC Day?
A) A poem read during ceremonies to honor the fallen
B) A musical tribute played at dawn
C) A military strategy employed at Gallipoli
D) A declaration of victory
Answer: A) A poem read during ceremonies to honor the fallen

The term “cobber” in ANZAC lingo refers to:
A) A trusted friend or mate
B) An enemy combatant
C) A military rank
D) A type of weapon
Answer: A) A trusted friend or mate

What role did nurses play at Gallipoli?
A) Providing medical care and support to the wounded
B) Leading the frontline attacks
C) Operating communication systems
D) Constructing trenches
Answer: A) Providing medical care and support to the wounded

The ANZACs primarily fought against forces from which empire during the Gallipoli Campaign?
A) British Empire
B) Ottoman Empire (Turkish forces)
C) Austro-Hungarian Empire
D) German Empire
Answer: B) Ottoman Empire (Turkish forces)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button