World War I Test Review

The global conflicts of the early 20th century were caused mainly by --

• Nationalism and patriotism

• Traditionalism and militarism

• Nationalism and militarism

• Traditionalism and patriotism

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 established which form of government in Russia?

• Communism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Which of the following would make this best title for this outline?

• The Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution

• Reasons for the Fall of Communism

• The Expansion of Democracy

• Causes of World War I

This excerpt describes —

• biological warfare.

• chemical warfare.

• guerrilla warfare.

• trench warfare.

Which statement about the technology developed during World War I is correct?

• The new technology led to fewer refugees being displaced from their homes during the conflict.

• The new technology led to increased military casualties in battles fought during the conflict.

• The new technology led to smaller nations joining large empires following the conflict.

• The new technology led to a reduced focus on transportation improvements following the conflict.

Which of the following served as the foundation of the terms of German surrender in World War I?

• The Geneva Protocol

• The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• Vladimir Lenin's Decree of Peace

• Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Russian Revolution and World War I?

• The success of the revolution inspired confidence in Russia's ability to emerge victorious in World War I.

• World War I created conditions within Russia that helped trigger a revolution.

• The czar's army gained the experience necessary to suppress the revolution during World War I.

• World War I restored confidence in the czar and quieted calls for revolution.

Why did the slogan "Peace, Land, and Bread" appeal to many Russian peasants during the Russian Revolution of 1917?

• It called for the establishment of Russian colonies in foreign lands.

• It addressed the hardships and needs of many Russians.

• It supported increasing the power of the Russian czar.

• It promised to restore the feudal system in Russia.

Following World War I, why did Great Britain and France insist that reparations payments be made by Germany?

• To acquire the money necessary to repay the United States for lend-lease contracts issued during the war

• To exact revenge for the reparations each was required to pay following the Franco-Prussian War

• To prevent Germany from becoming a world power again

• To gain funds with which to invest in the US stock market

This system of partnering with other countries led to power but also created a situation where conflict could quickly escalate.

• Alliance System

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Nationalism