War Terms

Question 1

Patriotic

Answer 1

Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country.

Question 2

Jingoism

Answer 2

Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.

Question 3

Propaganda

Answer 3

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Question 4

Conscription

Answer 4

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically, into the armed forces.

Question 5

Nationalist

Answer 5

A person who feels very strongly about their own country over others.

Question 6

Shell Shock

Answer 6

This term was used to describe the post-traumatic stress faced by many of the soldiers when they returned from the war.