World War I Quiz

Which year did World War I start?

• 1914

• 1917

• 1916

Which countries were part of the Central Powers?

• Italy, Japan, United States

• Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire

• France, Russia, Great Britain

What was the main area of fighting known as in Belgium and northern France?

• Northern Front

• Western Front

• Southern Front

What type of warfare characterized much of World War I?

• Trench warfare

• Naval battles

• Aerial combat

Which new weapon was introduced by the Germans in World War I?

• Submarine

• Poison gas

• Tank

When did the United States enter World War I?

• 1918

• 1917

• 1916

What led to the end of World War I?

• The complete defeat of the Central Powers by the Allied forces

• An armistice agreement on November 11, 1918

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which countries did Russia have to give to Germany as a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

• Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, and part of Poland

• Belgium, France, Italy, and Romania

• Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa

What was the nickname given to World War I soldiers from the United States?

• GIs

• Doughboys

• Redcoats

Which of the following was a new aspect of warfare introduced in World War I?

• Siege warfare

• Naval blockades

• Fighting in the air