Gallipoli 1

When did New Zealand pledge its support to the United Kingdom in WWI?

• September 1914

• July 1914

• June 1914

• August 1914

What was the strength of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force that left Wellington?

• 8000

• 9000

• 8454

• 7500

Which empire entered the war on the side of the Central Powers in November 1914?

• Ottoman Empire

• Russian Empire

• British Empire

• Austro-Hungarian Empire

What was the main goal of the Gallipoli invasion?

• Capture Berlin

• Defend the Suez Canal

• Invade Russia

• Capture Constantinople

Who led the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force during the Gallipoli invasion?

• Lieutenant-General Sir Ian Hamilton

• Major-General Sir Alexander Godley

• General Sir John Monash

• Lieutenant-General Sir William Birdwood

What was the outcome of the landings at Gallipoli?

• Immediate evacuation

• Allied victory

• Stalemate

• Ottoman retreat

How many New Zealanders died during the Gallipoli campaign?

• 3000

• 3200

• 2779

• 2500

What was the main reason for the August offensive at Gallipoli?

• To break the deadlock

• To evacuate the troops

• To reinforce the trenches

• To start peace negotiations

When did the evacuation of Anzac begin?

• 1 November

• 8 January

• 15 December

• 20 December

Who was the Ottoman hero of Gallipoli?

• Talaat Pasha

• Mehmed V

• Enver Pasha

• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk