How much do you know about World War I?

As Remembrance Day approaches, it’s important that every generation knows the history of WWI. Find out how much you already know about this vital part of our nation’s history, and discover some unexpected facts.

1 Which country was in the Triple Entente in 1914? A) ........................................................... USA B) ....................................................... Russia C) ........................................................... Italy D) .................................................... Belgium

2 All of these were major battles of WWI except... A) .......................... Battle of the Somme B) ............................. Battle of the Marne C) .............................. Battle of Antietam D) ................................. Battle of Gallipoli

3 How many British soldiers were killed during WWI? A) ......... Just over 700,000 B) .... Just under six million C) ......... Just under 50,000 D) ............ Around 900,000

4 How many carrier pigeons were used to carry messages along the home front? A) ........... Around 2 million B) ............ Around 20,000 C) ......... Around 800,000 D) .......... Around 100,000

5 How many horses died in WWI? A)...Just under 10 million B) ........... Around 8 million C) ........ Just over 6 million D) ..... Just under 4 million

6 A British soldier’s diet consisted of how many calories each day? A) ........... More than 1,500 B) ........... More than 2,000 C) .......... More than 3,000 D) .......... More than 4,000

7 How many soldiers died each day during WWI? A) .................... Around 1,000 B) ................. Around 20,000 C) ................... Around 6,000 D) ................... Around 5,000

8 When did WWI end? A) At 9am on the 9th day of the 9th month, 1918 B) At 10am on the 10th day of the 10th month, 1918 C) At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918 D) At 12 noon on the 12th day of the 12th month, 1918

9 What time was the Armistice signed? A) ..................... 5am B) ..................... 7am C) ..................... 9am D) ..................... 11am

10 Which munitions factory ladies’ football team drew large crowds to its matches during WWI?

A) ............................ Dick, Kerr’s Ladies FC B) .... Smith, Dobson and Groats’ Ladies FC C) .................................. Donovan Ladies FC D) ........................ Williams & Co Ladies FC

11 Which one of these foods was not commonly served in the trenches? A) ............................. Sandbag duff (a stodge cooked in sandbags) B) .............................................. Stew C) ........................................... Bacon D) ................. Fresh fruit and veg

12 How many tons of munitions does Belgium’s bomb disposal unit, Dovo, currently recover on former front lines each year? A) ................ 300-400 tons B) ................. 550-600 tons C) .................. 150-200 tons D) ....................... 50-60 tons

Answers:

1. B,2.C,3.A,4.D,5.B,6.D,7.C,8.C,9.A,10.A,11.D,12.C.