I've been reading some feedback from Unit Reflection assignment and some of you are concerned about the exam at the end of the semester. I have copied all of the sample exam questions related to the First World War from the previous 4 exams. I think you will see that we are covering all the content we need to and more.
If there are still concerns please come and talk about them with me and we can discuss them.
I will also take names for those who wish to buy an exam study book.
Here are the questions,
-Mr. Miller
Page 4 Social Studies 11 – 2008/09 Release Exam
Use the following statement to answer question 13.
We thought that it was a bombardment like any other, until the smoke started to creep towards
us. Men began choking, gasping for breath…. We had never experienced this before.
Soldier in Flanders, Belgium, 1915
13. To which battle does this quotation refer?
A. Ypres
B. Somme
C. Vimy Ridge
D. Passchendaele
14. Which threat did the convoy system attempt to minimize during World War One?
A. tanks
B. submarines
C. machine guns
D. artillery barrages
Social Studies 11 – 2008/09 Release ExamUse the following cartoon to answer question 15.
15. What is the cartoonist’s message?
A. Canada was a major contributor to the war effort.
B. Canada was lacking resources to make war supplies.
C. Canada was the most dominant fighting force in the war.
D. Canada’s reputation as an effective fighting force was largely symbolic.
Use the following quotation to answer question 13.
A new fighting vehicle was needed…one that could breach the line of enemy trenches.
Officer, Royal Newfoundland Regiment
13. In which battle was this vehicle first used?
A. Ypres
B. Somme
C. Vimy Ridge
D. Passchendaele
14. Which is a statement of opinion rather than fact about trench warfare during World War One?
A. Rats caused problems for the soldiers in the trenches.
B. It was dangerous to climb out of the trenches at night.
C. Trench life was the worst of the soldiers’ experiences.
D. “No Man’s Land” was the area between the opposing trenches.
15. What was a direct result of profiteering at the start of World War One?
A. Victory Bonds were sold.
B. Workers’ wages increased.
C. Rationing coupons were issued.
D. Military supplies were of poor quality.
13. Which statement best describes Canada’s entry into World War One?
A. The Canadian government voted to join the war.
B. Canada declared war only after the United States did.
C. Canada declared war automatically when Britain did.
D. The Canadian government held a referendum before declaring war.
TOPIC: World War One
Determine if each statement about World War One is true or false.
Record your answers on the Response Booklet.
Statements
14. At the beginning of the war, most English-speaking
Canadians were excited about the idea of going to war.
15. The majority of French-Canadians signed up for the
army in great numbers throughout the war.
A. True
B. False
13. In which country did Canadian troops fight during World War One?
A. W
B. X
C. Y
D. Z
14. During World War One, which weapon prolonged trench warfare?
A. tanks
B. airplanes
C. poison gas
D. machine guns
15. Which of the following was a result of the conscription issue during World War One?
A. Prohibition was introduced.
B. Enemy aliens were interned.
C. Women were allowed to join the armed forces.
D. Tension was heightened between English and French Canadians.
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