World War I

What was a major cause of World War I?

• The invention of the tank

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The discovery of nuclear fission

Which of the following was NOT a new technology used during World War I?

• Tanks

• Machine guns

• Nuclear weapons

• Poison gas

What was the primary purpose of trench warfare during World War I?

• To provide a place for soldiers to sleep

• To protect soldiers from enemy fire and artillery

• To store weapons and ammunition

• To serve as a base for launching aerial attacks

Which of the following was a key component of the Treaty of Versailles?

• The creation of the League of Nations

• The division of Germany into East and West

• The establishment of the United Nations

• The immediate start of World War II

What was the "spark" that ignited World War I?

• Economic competition between Great Britain and Germany

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which weapon of World War I had a significant impact on the war due to its ability to cause devastating injuries and break the stalemate of trench warfare?

• Rifles

• Atomic Bomb

• Poison gas

• Lasers

How did trench warfare affect the soldiers fighting in World War I?

• It provided them with a safe and comfortable living environment

• It led to high morale due to easy victories

• It resulted in a quick end to the war

• It caused psychological and physical strain due to harsh conditions

What was one of the main reasons the Treaty of Versailles was criticized?

• It was too lenient on Germany

• It ended the war too quickly

• It placed full blame and harsh penalties on Germany

• It increased the size of Germany's territory

Which country was NOT part of the Triple Entente at the start of World War I?

• France

• Germany

• Russia

• Great Britain

What role did airplanes play in World War I?

• They were primarily used for bombing cities

• They were used for reconnaissance and occasionally for dogfights

• They were used for transporting troops

• They played no significant role