Interwar Period Quiz

What event is commonly considered the spark that ignited World War 1?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The invasion of Poland

• The Battle of Verdun

Which of the following countries was not part of the Allied Powers during World War 1?

• France

• Germany

• Russia

• United Kingdom

What was the main cause of the global depression in the 1930s?

• The outbreak of World War II

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The stock market crash of 1929

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Who was a famous figure of the 1920s known for their role in the Harlem Renaissance?

• Winston Churchill

• Langston Hughes

• Adolf Hitler

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What political ideology did Benito Mussolini promote in Italy?

• Democracy

• Communism

• Fascism

• Monarchy

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The end of World War I

• Black Tuesday

• The New Deal

What was the primary goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March?

• To protest British taxation on salt

• To demand immediate independence from British rule

• To promote peace between Hindus and Muslims

• To establish a new government in India

Which country experienced a significant revolution in 1911, leading to the end of its imperial dynasty?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Russia

What was the main reason for Japan's imperial expansion before World War II?

• To spread Shintoism

• To acquire natural resources

• To promote democracy

• To support the League of Nations

Which treaty officially ended World War I?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Utrecht

• Treaty of Westphalia