To Remember Quiz

Vimy Ridge was one operation in the larger Battle of ___________ .

A. Artois.

B. Arras.

C. Ypres.

D. Notre Dame de Lorette.

What elements made Vimy Ridge a model to be used and adapted in future battles in the First World War?

A. The precision and timing of the creeping barrage, repudiation of the traditional hierarchy in the British and French armed forces, observation and reconnaissance, and a new platoon organization that allowed for greater flexibility.

B. Medical advances like mobile blood banks, strict top-down command from British commanders, the threat of courts martial, waterproof boots to prevent trench foot.

C. Heavy artillery pulled by horses, a move away from tunneling and underground warfare, the use of flares during reconnaissance raids, and advances in the processing of soldiers at casualty clearing stations.

D. Frequent raids into No Man’s Land and enemy territory, prioritization of soldier’s well-being, effective use of balloons and blimps, use of detailed maps available to all ranks.

Why is Vimy Ridge sometimes seen as the ‘birth of a nation’?

A. Because Prime Minister Borden announced the founding of Canada after the battle was won, it resulted in a breakthrough that led to the complete surrender of Germany, and four Canadians won Victoria Crosses.

B. Because it was the first time Canadians were commanded solely by Canadians, it demonstrated an emerging espirit de corps, and resulted in a blood-letting that forced the community to come together and mourn its shared sacrifice.

C. Because it was the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together in battle, it acted a springboard for future success in battle, and it was a reason for Canadians to feel pride in their military and by extension themselves.

D. Because Canada didn’t exist as a separate entity until after the battle, Currie demonstrated exceptional skill as a general which earned Canada respect, and Canadians wore maple leaf cap badges for the first time.

What are some of the arguments that exist for rejecting the idea that the Battle of Vimy Ridge is the origin of Canadian identity?

A. Canadian history goes back much farther than 1917, the Battle contributed to the acrimonious and disuniting Conscription Crisis, and many other historical factors impact Canadian identity as much, or more, than Vimy.

B. First Nations people are entirely excluded from the narrative of the First World War, the Battle does not coincide with political developments like Confederation, and Britain did not officially recognize Canada as separate entity until much later.

C. The tragic losses during the Battle led to diminishing morale at home and abroad, Byng was not a Canadian and the bulk of soldiers were British-born.

D. Vimy was primarily for the benefit of local peoples rather than Canadians, the Battle was not fully sanctioned by the Canadian government, and the result of the Battle caused discord between and French and English speakers in Canada.

The Vimy Memorial is a __________ .

A. monument to those who fell at Vimy that celebrates the Canadian victory over the Germans.

B. grave marker for the Canadian fallen in the First World War who are ‘known unto God’.

C. Commonwealth memorial for those buried in France.

D. sombre reminder of the tragic British and French losses at Vimy Ridge prior to the Canadian battle.

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