World War I Historical Events

The video discusses the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in 1915, drawing parallels with the Titanic disaster. It covers the Gallipoli landings, Austro-Hungarian offensives, and German victories on the Eastern Front. The impact of the Lusitania's sinking on American neutrality and public opinion is highlighted. The video also touches on battles in Gallipoli and Africa, and concludes with John McCrae's famous war poem, reflecting on the human cost of war.

Which two ocean liners are mentioned as having met with catastrophe?

• Titanic and Britannic

• Titanic and Lusitania

• Britannic and Queen Mary

• Lusitania and Queen Mary

What was the Lusitania's main vulnerability during its voyage?

• Lack of lifeboats

• Slow speed

• Inexperienced crew

• Poor navigation systems

What was the reaction of President Wilson to the sinking of the Lusitania?

• He imposed economic sanctions

• He maintained neutrality

• He declared war on Germany

• He sent troops to Europe

Which former American President advocated for rapid rearmament after the Lusitania incident?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Taft

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the outcome of the Second Battle of Ypres for the Germans?

• They retreated from the battlefield

• They captured Hill 60

• They signed a peace treaty

• They were defeated by the British

Who led the Austro-German offensive on the Eastern Front?

• August von Mackensen

• Paul von Hindenburg

• Erich Ludendorff

• Ferdinand Foch

What was the strategic importance of capturing Achi Baba during the Gallipoli campaign?

• It provided a route to advance up the peninsula

• It was a major supply depot

• It was the Ottoman capital

• It was a key naval base

What was the main criticism of the British battle plan at Gallipoli?

• Poor weather conditions

• Inadequate naval support

• Insufficient troops

• Lack of reconnaissance

What did the German commander admit to doing in German Southwest Africa?

• Stealing resources

• Poisoning local wells

• Burning villages

• Executing prisoners

Who wrote the famous war poem 'In Flanders Fields'?

• John McCrae

• Wilfred Owen

• Rupert Brooke

• Siegfried Sassoon