Australia in World War II

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📺 Part 1: Documentary Questions

1. Who was Australia's Prime Minister during World War II?

Robert Menzies

John Curtin

Ben Chifley

2. Which of these were major threats to Australia during WWII? (Tick all that apply)

Japanese bombing of Darwin

German submarines in Australian waters

Invasion of Sydney Harbour

Battle of the Coral Sea

3. The Kokoda Track was important because:

It protected the route to Port Moresby

It was where Australia signed peace treaties

It was used for training soldiers

4. Fill in the blank: The Japanese attacked _____________ on 19th February 1942.

Answer: _________________________

5. Name two ways World War II changed life for Australians on the home front:

6. Explain how World War II helped shape modern Australia's relationships with other countries:

8. One thing I learned today about Australia in World War II:

9. One question I still have about this topic:

10. How do you think learning about WWII helps us understand Australia today?