World War I Battles Overview

World War I Battles Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses two major battles during World War I: the First Battle of Ypres in 1914 and the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The First Battle of Ypres was a prolonged conflict aimed at preventing German access to the English Channel, resulting in extensive trench warfare. The Battle of the Somme was a response to a German offensive near Paris, leading to significant casualties with minimal territorial gain. Both battles are characterized as stalemates with little change in tactics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary objective of the British during the First Battle of Ypres?

To secure the Eastern Front

To capture Berlin

To block German access to the English Channel

To invade France

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tactic did the Germans use during the First Battle of Ypres?

Blitzkrieg

Air raids

Guerrilla warfare

Naval blockade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many miles of trenches were on the Western Front by the time of the stalemate?

400 miles

200 miles

800 miles

600 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the Battle of the Somme take place?

April to June 1915

January to March 1918

July to November 1916

September to December 1917

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Somme in terms of territorial gain for the Allies?

20 miles

15 miles

10 miles

6 miles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategic mistake did the Germans make during the Battle of the Somme?

Retreating too early

Overextending their supply lines

Targeting Belgian and French civilians

Underestimating the Russian army

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many casualties were there approximately during the Battle of the Somme?

2 million

1.5 million

1 million

500,000

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the battles discussed considered stalemates?

They were fought on multiple fronts

They resulted in significant territorial changes

They involved new military technology

They had high casualties with little tactical change

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common characteristic of the battles discussed in the video?

Rapid territorial expansion

Significant changes in military tactics

Decisive victories for the Allies

Prolonged engagements with minimal gains