ADF ADF Military History and Traditions

Question 1

In what year did Australian and New Zealand forces land at Gallipoli?

Accepted Answer

1915

Answer

Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, an event now commemorated annually as ANZAC Day.

Question 2

What does the acronym ANZAC stand for?

Accepted Answer

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

Answer

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, the combined force formed during World War I.

Question 3

What is Australia's highest military decoration for valor in battle?

Accepted Answer

Victoria Cross for Australia

Answer

The Victoria Cross for Australia is the nation's highest military honor, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy.

Question 4

In which conflict did Australia first commit troops as a federated nation?

Accepted Answer

The Second Boer War

Answer

Shortly after federation in 1901, Australia dispatched troops to the Second Boer War in South Africa, its first commitment as a united nation.

Question 5

Which Australian general is renowned for leading the Corps at the Battle of Hamel and the Hundred Days Offensive in WWI?

Accepted Answer

Sir John Monash

Answer

General Sir John Monash is widely regarded as one of the finest Allied commanders of WWI, noted for his innovative combined-arms tactics.

ADF - Australian Defence Force Practice Test