World War I Naval History Quiz

What was the Königin Luise's role at the start of World War I?

• A German battleship

• A British merchant ship

• A German minelayer disguised as a British steamer

• A British submarine

What was the primary reason for the naval arms race between Britain and Germany?

• To control the Mediterranean Sea

• To establish naval superiority

• To colonize new territories

• To develop faster submarines

Which battle was the only major naval confrontation involving dreadnoughts during World War I?

• Battle of Coronel

• Battle of the Falklands

• Battle of Trafalgar

• Battle of Jutland

What was the outcome of the Battle of Jutland?

• No ships were lost

• Significant losses for both sides

• A decisive victory for Germany

• A decisive victory for Britain

What was the primary role of merchant ships during World War I?

• To lay mines

• To move food, supplies, and people

• To transport troops

• To engage in naval battles

What was the main focus of naval strategy by 1917?

• Building more dreadnoughts

• Protecting merchant ships

• Developing faster battleships

• Expanding naval bases

How did the Germans initially adhere to Cruiser Rules?

• By avoiding all merchant ships

• By attacking all ships on sight

• By using only submarines

• By boarding and inspecting ships before attacking

What was the impact of the U-boat campaign on British naval strategy?

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in the abandonment of dreadnoughts

• It forced Britain to focus on protecting merchant ships

• It led to the construction of more battleships

What tactic did both sides use to combat U-boats?

• Deploying more submarines

• Using Q-ships

• Building larger battleships

• Increasing air patrols

What was the significance of the HMS Hyderabad?

• It was the first dreadnought

• It was a German U-boat

• It was the largest battleship

• It was a purpose-built Q-ship