World War I Quiz

What were the main causes of World War I?

• Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.

• Social inequality, cultural differences, and environmental factors.

• Political instability, territorial disputes, and economic depression.

• Economic competition, religious conflicts, and technological advancements.

Which treaty officially ended World War I?

• Treaty of Trianon

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Who was assassinated to trigger the start of World War I?

• Winston Churchill

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

What new technologies were introduced during World War I?

• tanks, airplanes, submarines, machine guns, poison gas, and radio communication

• battleships, flamethrowers, landmines, telegraph communication

• helicopters, drones, missiles, radar communication

• cannons, grenades, bayonets, semaphore communication

What was the primary form of warfare in World War I?

• trench warfare

• aerial warfare

• naval warfare

• guerrilla warfare

These two acts limited freedom of speech and press during World War I.

• The Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations

• The Emancipation Proclamation and the Homestead Act

• The Sherman Antitrust Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act

• The Espionage and Sedition Acts

The Committee on Public Information used _________ to encourage Americans to do their part in supporting the war.

• Force

• Bribes

• Propaganda

• Threats

What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

• The terms of the Treaty of Versailles included Germany being absolved of any responsibility for the war, not paying any reparations, maintaining its military forces, keeping all territories, and disbanding the League of Nations.

• The terms of the Treaty of Versailles included Germany receiving reparations, increasing its military forces, gaining territories, and dissolving the League of Nations.

• The terms of the Treaty of Versailles included Germany taking full responsibility for the war, paying reparations, reducing its military forces, giving up territories, and establishing the League of Nations.

• The terms of the Treaty of Versailles included Germany sharing responsibility for the war, paying minimal reparations, increasing its military forces, keeping all territories, and establishing the League of Nations.

What impact did trench warfare have on soldiers?

• Trench warfare had no impact on soldiers, they were unaffected by the conditions.

• Trench warfare improved soldiers' physical and mental health.

• Trench warfare gave soldiers a sense of purpose and hope.

• Trench warfare had a significant impact on soldiers, causing physical and mental health issues and a sense of hopelessness.

What was President Wilson's initial thought about World War I and America's role in it?

• American should remain neutral

• America should join in right away

• America should take over all of the territory while Europe was busy fighting

• President Wilson was on Germany's side