Grade 12 - Worl War 1

What major military strategy did Germany employ at the beginning of World War I?

• Schlieffen Plan
• Trench Warfare
• Blitzkrieg
• Maginot Line

Which battle marked the beginning of the stalemate on the Western Front?

• Battle of the Bulge
• First Battle of Marne

• Battle of the Somme
• Battle of Verdun

What was a significant consequence of trench warfare during World War I?

• Quick victories for both sides

• High casualties and grueling conditions

• Increased mobility of troops
• Forced diplomacy between nations

Which country betrayed its allies in the Triple Alliance by attacking Austria in May 1915?

• Italy
• France
• Germany
• Russia

What role did the United States play in World War I upon its entry in 1917?

• The United States remained neutral throughout World War I
• The United States provided crucial support to the Allied Powers by contributing troops, supplies, and resources.
• The United States supported the Central Powers
• The United States withdrew from the war shortly after entering

Which front was characterized by more fluid movements and fewer entrenched positions?

• Eastern Front
• Western Front
• Southern Front
• Northern Front

What type of warfare began to emerge prominently during World War I alongside trench warfare?

• Aerial warfare
• Cyber warfare

• Naval warfare
• Guerrilla warfare

What was the purpose of propaganda in the context of World War I?

• To influence public opinion, maintain morale, recruit soldiers, and demonize the enemy.
• To improve international relations
• To provide accurate information to the public
• To promote peace negotiations

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers during World War I?

• Ottoman Empire
• Austria-Hungary
• France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Japan, United States
• Germany

What is meant by a "war of attrition"?

• A 'war of attrition' involves quick and decisive battles to end a conflict
• A 'war of attrition' refers to a peaceful negotiation process between conflicting parties
• A 'war of attrition' is a strategy where one side surrenders immediately to end the conflict
• A 'war of attrition' is a prolonged conflict where each side tries to wear down the other through continuous losses and resource depletion.