25.4 World War Challenges Quiz

What problem did various countries face as the war dragged on?

• Economic prosperity

• Rebellion and revolution among their own people

• Increased trade opportunities

• Technological advancements

What specific issue did the Russian Empire face despite having the largest population in Europe?

• Lack of natural resources

• Chronic shortage of weapons and weak communications

• Overabundance of military forces

• Strong alliances with other countries

Which minorities suffered tragic fates in Russia and the Ottoman Empire due to the war?

• French and British

• Jewish and Armenian

• German and Italian

• Spanish and Portuguese

What was a significant weakness in Russia's military strategy that Germany exploited?

• Lack of artillery

• Uncoded communications

• Insufficient manpower

• Poor leadership

What was the "Pale of Settlement"?

• A military base

• A region where Jews were forced to live

• A famous battle site

• A peace treaty

How many people fled to the United States between 1900 and 1914?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

What misconception drove anti-Semitic attacks during the siege?

• Jewish people were to blame for the wrongs of the world

• Jewish people were the wealthiest in the city

• Jewish people were spies for the enemy

• Jewish people were leading the Russian forces

What idea did the radicals preach after seizing power in the Ottoman Empire?

• Unity of all ethnic groups

• Turkey for the Turks

• Expansion of the Ottoman Empire

• Peace with neighboring countries

What was the fate of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople in late April 1915?

• They were given awards

• They were targeted for imprisonment, torture, and execution

• They were sent to negotiate peace

• They were relocated to safer areas

What was the purpose of the forced marches of Armenian civilians during the genocide?

• To provide them with new homes

• To relocate them to safer areas

• To drive people to starvation and exhaustion

• To integrate them into the local population