Braeburn WW1 Mid Term Review

Who was killed and became a key factor in the start of WW1?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Joseph II

• Franz Ferdinand

• George V

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente (allies)?

Answer explanation

Great Britain

France

Russia

Which country is missing from the Triple Allies (central powers), Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and......

Recall three things that made trench warfare a challenge.

Answer explanation

Muddy, Trench-foot, disease, rats, shellshock, uncomfortable, unclean, no sleep, poor rationing of food, death, unexpected bombing, being called to go over the top.

When did WW1 start?

• 1st September 1939

• 4th August 1914

• 1st July 1916

• July 2nd 1919

What was the conflict known as?

• The Grand War

• The Woeful War

• Worldly War

• The Great War

What were the names of the two battlecruisers that bombed Scarborough on 16th December 1914?

Answer explanation

Derfflinger and Von Der Tamm (Koleberg support ship)

Who was the youngest to die in the bombardment of Scarborough?

• John Shields Ryalls

• John Hall

• Bertha MacIntyre

• Elizabeth Young

What was the name of the battle between the allies and the central powers which took place between 1st July 1916 - 18th November 1916?

Answer explanation

Battle of the Somme

Why was the Battle of the Somme so filled with death?

• Poor communication between frontlines and artillery

• Poor leadership from the officers

• Overly prepared German defences

• The allies fighting up hill