Treaty of Versailles Quiz

Multiple Choice

What was the "War Guilt Clause" in the treaty?

• Germany had to accept responsibility for starting the war
• German leaders would go to jail for their actions during the war
• Germany had to pay the United States and Russia
• France gave Germany money to reduce its military strength

Multiple Choice

What are reparations?

• Payments Germany was forced to pay
• Repairs and improvements made to Germany
• Money that France would donate to Germany to help rebuild
• Payments that Russia would give to the Ottoman Empire

Multiple Choice

What nation was Germany specifically forbidden to unite with?

• Austria
• France
• Italy
• Russia

Multiple Choice

True or false?  Germany had to get rid of its air force, submarines, and large battleships due to the Treaty of Versailles.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

How did the German people react to the Treaty of Versailles?

• They were ok with it because they realized that they lost the war
• They loved it because it was so favorable to them
• They hated it because it treated them severely
• Most Germans didn't really care

Multiple Choice

What nation had to drop out of the war because there was a communist revolution in their country?

• US
• France
• Britain
• Russia

Multiple Choice

What was President Wilson's proposed points called that he brought to Versailles?

• Fourteen Points
• Seven points
• Ten Points
• Two Points

Multiple Choice

What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on the borders of Europe?

• No impact, all borders remained the same.
• France gave land to Germany.
• The Soviet Union was given more land to keep them from invading the rest of Europe.
• All of the empires of Europe were split up, and many new countries were created.

Poll

Germany was punished for their part in WWI. In your opinion, the punishment was...

• Too Harsh

• Exactly Right

• Not Harsh Enough

Multiple Select

What were the main objectives of the Treaty of Versailles? (Select all that apply)

• Reduce the size of Germany by taking away land and colonies

• Restore the national pride of all German citizens

• Force Germany to take responsibility for the war

• Require Germany to pay for the devastation and destruction of the war

• Reduce Germany's military force

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries WAS NOT permitted to send representatives to attend negotiations during the Versailles Peace Conference?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• United States

Multiple Choice

What man was president of the United States in 1919 and led the United States' delegation to the Versailles Peace Conference?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Warren Harding

Multiple Choice

What does the term "reparations" mean?

• Money paid as interest on a loan

• Money paid in exchange for damages

• Money paid in exchange for access to a country's trade

• Money paid as interest on war bonds

Multiple Choice

Germany was forbidden from uniting with __________

• Poland

• France

• Prussia

• Austria

Multiple Choice

What word is used to describe debt or payments owed by Germany to allies for damages and costs during the war?

• Collateral damage

• Global Debt Relief

• Reparations

• The Schlieffen Plan

Drag and Drop

Germany's colonies throughout the world were ​

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and divided up amongst the big three and their ​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

seized

allies

destroyed

invaded

armies

militarised

Multiple Choice

What was the goal of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points?

• to achieve world peace
• to punish germany
• to start WW2
• to reward Russia

Multiple Choice

What was the point of the League of Nations according to Wilson?

• to grant independence to nations
• to resolve international disagreements
• to sue Germany
• establish new governments

Multiple Choice

What phrase describes Wilson's philosophy for peace after WWI?

• "Peace with honor"
• "Peace without victory"
• "Make the world safe for democracy"
• "What do you mean I can't get Chic-fil-a breakfast at four in the afternoon?!"