History Quiz 3

When did World War I begin?

• April 12, 1861

• November 11, 1918

• June 28, 1914

• July 28, 1914

Which treaty was the most important in ending World War I?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

• Taxation

• Territorial disputes

• Religious freedom

• Slavery

Who was the US president when the Confederate States tried to leave the Union?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

When did the Thirteen Colonies declare independence from Great Britain?

• April 12, 1861

• July 28, 1914

• July 4, 1776

• November 11, 1918

Who is known as the person who discovered the New World?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

• Vasco da Gama

What was the initial goal of Columbus's voyage in 1492?

• To find gold

• To discover America

• To find a quicker route to Asia

• To spread Christianity

Which event triggered the start of World War I?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The declaration of independence by the Thirteen Colonies

What was the name of the organization created after World War I to prevent future wars?

• United Nations

• League of Nations

• NATO

• European Union