World War I Quiz

What is the term for devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation?

• Militarism

• Alliance System

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

Which country had the largest navy before the start of World War I?

• Russia

• England

• France

• Germany

What was the name of the alliance system that included countries like France, Russia, and Britain?

• Quadruple Alliance

• Axis Powers

• Central Powers

• Triple Entente (Allies)

Who was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne that was assassinated, leading to the start of World War I?

• King George V

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Tsar Nicholas II

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

What new technology did Germany use to respond to the British blockade during the war?

• Airplanes

• Undersea Boats (U-boats)

• Machine Guns

• Tanks

What event prompted the United States to declare war on Germany in 1917?

• The Russian Revolution

• The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

• The Battle of the Somme

• The Zimmerman note

How many men were selected for service under the Selective Service Act in the United States?

• 4 thousand

• 2 hundred

• 100 million

• 3 million

What new weapon was effective against barbed wire and troops during the war?

• Tanks

• Machine Guns

• Airplanes

• Poison Gas

What event led to the collapse of Germany and the signing of the armistice in 1918?

• The Battle of the Marne

• The Russian Revolution

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The German sailors' revolt

How many deaths were recorded as a result of the First World War?

• 150 million

• 10 thousand

• 25 billion

• 20 million