ANZAC Day is an occasion of deep national significance in Australia, commemorating the legacy of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I. Which of the following accurately identifies the meaning of the ANZAC acronym and the specific historical event that occurred on April 25, 1915?
- Australian and New Zealand Army Corps; it marks the landing of these troops at Gallipoli in Turkey, which was their first major military action of the war.Answer
- BAustralian and New Zealand Allied Command; it marks the victory of these forces at Gallipoli in 1915, an event which is commemorated on the same day as the Armistice that ended World War I.
- CAustralian and New Zealand Army Corps; it commemorates the landing at Gallipoli in 1915, an event that occurred on January 26, the same day as the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove.
Answer
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps; it marks the landing of these troops at Gallipoli in Turkey, which was their first major military action of the war.
The correct answer accurately identifies that ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and correctly links the date to the landing at Gallipoli in 1915, which was the first major military action for these forces.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
ANZAC Acronym and Gallipoli Origins
Hints
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Focus on the letters in ANZAC. The 'A' stands for Australian and the 'C' stands for a type of military unit.
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Consider the difference between a landing (the start of a campaign) and the Armistice (the end of the war).
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Remember that April 25 is distinct from the January date that commemorates the First Fleet's arrival.
Practice More
Review the specific traditions of the Dawn Service and how they relate to the timing of the Gallipoli landing.
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