World War I Quiz

What was the name of the poem that inspired the use of poppies as a symbol of remembrance?

• In Flanders' Fields

• Anthem for Doomed Youth

• The Soldier

• Dulce et Decorum Est

What was the name of the agreement made between soldiers on Christmas Day in 1914 to stop fighting and play a football match?

• Armistice

• Peace Agreement

• Treaty of Versailles

• Christmas Truce

What was the length of time that the First World War lasted?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

What was the top speed of the tanks used for the first time in the First World War?

• 4 mph

• 6 mph

• 2 mph

• 8 mph

What was the main impact of the First World War on the roles of women in Britain?

• They were allowed to serve in the military

• They were given the right to vote

• They were able to work in previously male-dominated industries

• They were given equal pay to men

What was the main role of women during the First World War?

• Running households

• Fighting on the front lines

• Working in factories

• Serving as nurses

What was the name given to the women who worked on farms and on the land during the First World War?

• Land Girls

• Nurses

• Munition Workers

• Factory Workers

What was the name of the battle that is believed to be the worst day in the history of the British Army in terms of casualties?

• Battle of Verdun

• Battle of Ypres

• Battle of Passchendaele

• Battle of the Somme

What was the main type of combat used during the First World War?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Aerial combat

• Trench warfare

• Naval combat

What was the purpose of the two-minute silence held on Armistice Day?

• To celebrate the end of the war

• To remember the casualties of war

• To raise awareness about the war

• To honor the soldiers who fought in the war