Characteristics and Consequences of the First World War

Verdun’s purpose was to:

• Test new submarines

• Bleed France dry

• Capture Moscow

• Protect colonies

Which country suffered the highest military casualties in WWI?

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• Britain

The entry of the USA into the war (1917) had what impact?

• Turned the tide with fresh troops and supplies

• Forced Germany to surrender instantly

• Ended trench warfare

• Weakened the Allies

The 'Big Three' nations at Versailles were:

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• USA, Britain, France

• Russia, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

• Spain, Portugal, Netherlands

The Big Three disagreed mainly about:

• How harshly to punish Germany

• Whether to dissolve the League of Nations

• Who should control South America

• Banning all future wars

Which weapon was not used in WWI?

• Tanks

• Poison gas

• Nuclear bombs

• Flamethrowers

The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to:

• Lead the League of Nations

• Accept blame and pay reparations

• Annex Austria

• Keep its colonies

Trench warfare was worst on which front?

• Eastern Front

• Western Front

• Italian Front

• Balkan Front

The 'Lost Generation' refers to:

• War poets

• Shell-shocked survivors

• Politicians who caused the war

• Children orphaned in battle

Which nations were banned from Versailles talks?

• Soviet Russia

• Japan

• Germany

• Belgium