World War I Quiz Pt 3

What is the concept of 'total war'?

• A war that is fought with minimal civilian involvement

• A war that is fought with limited resources

• A war that only involves the military

• A war that involves the entire population

What was the strategy regarding civilian casualties in a total war?

• Provide protection to civilians at all times

• Deliberately target civilians to weaken the enemy

• Consider civilian casualties as unfortunate but necessary

• Avoid civilian casualties at all costs

Where was trench warfare predominantly used during World War I?

• Ottoman Empire

• Middle East

• Western Front

• Eastern Front

What was the impact of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare?

• It strengthened the British merchant ships

• It angered the American people and leaders

• It forced Germany out of the war

• It led to the defeat of the Allies

What drove the major European powers to pursue building stronger militaries in the late 19th century?

• Desire to outmatch neighboring countries

• Desire for peace and stability

• Cultural belief in diplomacy

• Economic competition

What were the two alliances formed in Europe between 1870 and 1914?

• Dual Alliance and Quadruple Entente

• Triple Alliance and Triple Entente

• Quintuple Alliance and Dual Entente

• Quadruple Alliance and Quintuple Entente

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance of 1882?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia

• Germany, France, Russia

• Great Britain, France, Russia

What was the aim of the German Schlieffen Plan?

• To prevent a two-front war

• To establish naval dominance

• To swiftly defeat Russia

• To conquer the Balkans

What was the prevailing belief in the benefits of war for nation-building before 1914?

• War as a destructive force

• War as beneficial for nations

• War as a necessary evil

• War as a tool for peace and stability

Which country had deep suspicions of Germany stemming from their defeat in the 1870 war?

• Russia

• Italy

• Austria-Hungary

• France