World War I Quiz

What was the largest conflict in history up to the time of World War I?

• The American Civil War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Great War

• The Franco-Prussian War

Which country's resistance foiled Germany's plans for a quick victory in World War I?

• France

• Belgium

• Russia

• Italy

What term describes the long, deadly deadlock on the Western Front during World War I?

• Siege

• Stalemate

• Breakthrough

• Retreat

What new technology was first used by Germany and then the Allies in 1915?

• Tanks

• Poison gas

• Airplanes

• Submarines

What were German submarines called during World War I?

• U-boats

• Zeppelins

• Convoys

• Destroyers

What did the Allies organize to protect merchant ships from German submarines?

• Fleets

• Convoys

• Armadas

• Squadrons

Which front had battle lines that shifted back and forth during World War I?

• Western Front

• Eastern Front

• Southern Front

• Northern Front

Which country suffered a disastrous defeat when pushing into eastern Germany in 1915?

• France

• Italy

• Russia

• Austria

In 1917, which countries launched a major offensive against the Italians?

• Germany and Austria

• France and Britain

• Russia and Serbia

• Turkey and Bulgaria

Which strait was vital for Allied supply lines to Russia?

• Bosporus

• Dardanelles

• Gibraltar

• Hormuz