World War I and the Gallipoli Campaign Quiz

When did Italy declare war against Austria-Hungary?

• April 1915

• May 23, 1915

• August 1916

• October 1915

What did the secret Treaty of London offer Italy?

• A large piece of German territory

• A large piece of Austrian territory

• A large piece of French territory

• A large piece of Russian territory

When did Bulgaria join the Central Powers?

• April 1915

• October 11, 1915

• May 23, 1915

• August 1916

What was threatened by the Ottoman Empire, prompting troop deployment to Egypt?

• The Suez Canal

• The Black Sea

• The Dardanelles

• The Mediterranean Sea

What was the main focus of the Gallipoli Campaign?

• To capture the Suez Canal

• To force through the Dardanelles

• To invade Italy

• To defend France

Which countries were involved in the secret Treaty of London with Italy?

• Britain, France, and Russia

• Germany, Austria, and Hungary

• Turkey, Greece, and Serbia

• Spain, Portugal, and Belgium

What did Bulgaria's joining the Central Powers help achieve?

• Overrun Serbia and Montenegro

• Capture the Suez Canal

• Defend the Dardanelles

• Invade Italy

How many U.S. citizens were among those drowned on the Lusitania?

• 50

• 100

• 120

• 150

Which newspaper reported the sinking of the Lusitania?

• The Times

• The New York Herald

• The Washington Post

• The Guardian

By April 1917, how many tons of British shipping had been sunk?

• 1 million tons

• 2 million tons

• 3 million tons

• 4 million tons