WWI Oversimplified Part 2

What did the British do to block German imports?

• The British blockaded German ports to prevent imports.
• The British allowed German imports through neutral countries.
• The British increased trade with Germany.
• The British bombed German factories to stop production.

What was Japan’s role in the Pacific?

• Japan was an aggressive expansionist power in the Pacific during World War II, seeking territorial control and resources.
• Japan was primarily a defensive power in the Pacific during World War II.
• Japan focused solely on trade and diplomacy in the Pacific.
• Japan was a neutral country in the Pacific during World War II.

Why were the Ottomans divided on joining the World War I?

• The Ottomans unanimously supported joining the war for economic reasons.
• The Ottomans were primarily concerned about their alliances with other nations.
• The Ottomans were divided due to differing opinions on territorial gains versus fears of decline.
• The Ottomans believed joining the war would strengthen their military power.

Who did the Ottomans blame for their loses in the World War I? What happened?

• The Ottomans held the Allies responsible for their losses in World War I.
• The Ottomans blamed Arabs and Armenian Christians, resulting in the Armenian Genocide

• The Ottomans attributed their defeats to poor military strategy.
• The Ottomans blamed foreign spies for their losses in World War I.

What was the Lusitania and why was it significant?

• The Lusitania was a German battleship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean.
• The Lusitania was a famous painting that depicted naval battles during World War I.
• The Lusitania was a British ocean liner significant for its sinking by a German U-boat, which swayed U.S. public opinion and led to American involvement in World War I.
• The Lusitania was a cargo ship that transported weapons to Germany during the war.

What was the only major sea battle of World War I? What was the new type of warship?

• Battle of Gallipoli; aircraft carrier
• Battle of Verdun; cruiser
• Battle of the Atlantic; battleship
• Battle of Jutland; dreadnought

What was the new piece of technology used by the British at the Battle of the Somme?

• Tanks
• Blimps
• Submarines
• Drones

Who was Lawrence of Arabia? What did he do?

• Lawrence of Arabia was a British officer who played a key role in the Arab Revolt during World War I.
• A French philosopher known for his existentialist views.
• An American astronaut who landed on the moon.
• A famous painter from the Renaissance period.

What the official reason the US joined the war?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
• The invasion of Poland by Germany.
• The sinking of the Lusitania.
• Unrestricted U-Boat Warfare and the Zimmerman Note

What was the final number of dead and wounded from World War I?

• Approximately 10 million dead and 15 million wounded.
• Around 5 million dead and 8 million wounded.
• About 20 million dead and 30 million wounded.
• Approximately 16 million dead and 21 million wounded.