WW1 GED Mastery Quiz

What was a major cause of World War I?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The invention of the tank

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Great Depression

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany had to accept full responsibility for the war

• Germany had to pay reparations to the Allies

• Germany was allowed to keep its military forces intact

• Germany's territories were redistributed among the Allies

Which technology was first introduced in WW1?

• The airplane

• The tank

• Poison gas

• All of the above

What role did women primarily play in WW1?

• Combat roles in the front lines

• Nurses and support staff behind the lines

• Factory workers producing munitions

• B and C

How did WW1 impact global politics?

• It led to the establishment of the United Nations

• It caused the United States to become isolationist

• It led to the rise of fascism in Europe

• Both B and C

What was a common theme in WW1 propaganda?

• Promoting peace talks between the warring nations

• Encouraging men to enlist in the army

• Discouraging the use of new technologies in warfare

• Promoting the benefits of a communist society

Which alliance was NOT part of the initial conflict in WW1?

• The Triple Entente

• The Central Powers

• The Axis Powers

• None of the above

What was the main reason for the United States entering WW1?

• The Zimmerman Telegram

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The Russian Revolution

• A and B

Which battle is considered the turning point of WW1?

• The Battle of the Somme

• The Battle of Verdun

• The Battle of Marne

• The Battle of Ypres

What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?

• It was the first battle where tanks were used

• It marked the end of trench warfare

• It was the longest battle of WW1

• It had the highest number of casualties in a single day