World War I Simplified- Part 2

What was the primary strategy of both sides at the beginning of the war?

• Wearing each other down

• Using chemical weapons

• Taking as much territory as possible

• Forming new alliances

Which countries joined the Allies early in the war?

• Russia and Greece

• Turkey and Bulgaria

• Spain and Portugal

• Italy and Japan

Why was the Ottoman Empire's entry into the war significant for the British?

• The Ottomans had advanced technology

• The Ottomans controlled the Suez Canal

• The Ottomans had a large navy

• The Middle East was rich in oil

What was the outcome of the Ottoman campaign in the Caucasus Mountains?

• They formed an alliance with Russia

• They retreated and focused on the Suez Canal

• They were unprepared for the cold and many froze to death

• They successfully captured the region

What was one of the major violations of the rules of modern warfare by Germany?

• Using chemical weapons

• Spying on neutral countries

• Blocking trade routes

• Forming secret alliances

What was the significance of the Lusitania sinking?

• It was a major naval battle

• It led to the US joining the war

• It was the first use of submarines

• It caused Germany to surrender

Which battle is known for having 60,000 British casualties on the first day?

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Jutland

• Battle of Verdun

• Battle of Gallipoli

Who was the famous British officer that led Arab tribes in a revolt?

• Winston Churchill

• John Pershing

• Douglas Haig

• Lawrence of Arabia

What was a major consequence of the Russian Revolution for World War I?

• Russia withdrew from the war

• Russia invaded the Ottoman Empire

• Russia formed an alliance with Germany

• Russia increased its military efforts

What was Germany's final strategy to win the war before American troops arrived?

• Launching a final offensive

• Negotiating peace with the Allies

• Forming new alliances

• Using more chemical weapons