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WorksheetsWorld War I Summary
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Class
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1.
Imperialism caused
a)
increased efforts to solve problems between countries
b)
decreased competition between countries
c)
increased competition between countries
d)
decreased tension between countries
2.
Another cause of the war was an increase in military spending and a glorification of war called
a)
militarism
b)
neutrality
c)
alliances
d)
war glory
3.
By 1890 this county was the strongest military power in Europe
a)
France
b)
Russia
c)
Germany
d)
England
4.
The Germans, Austria-Hungary, and Italy made up which alliance?
a)
The Alliances
b)
The Triple Entente
c)
The Triple Alliance (later called the Central Powers)
d)
The Middle Powers
5.
This person's assassination sparked World War I.
a)
Emperor Franz Joseph
b)
Czar Nicholas I
c)
Kaiser Wilhelm II
d)
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
6.
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by the "Black Hand" a Nationalist terrorist group from
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
Slovakia
d)
Serbia
7.
To start the war Germany followed its war plan known as
a)
Plan Z
b)
The Schlieffen Plan
c)
Plan Orange
d)
The War Plab
8.
What was a disadvantage for the Central Powers during WWI?
a)
They were surrounded by the Allied powers and fought on two fronts.
b)
They were inexperienced.
c)
They lacked transportation needed for war.
d)
They refused to participate in trench warfare.
9.
What made the fighting of World War I unique in comparison to other conflicts
a)
automatic weapons
b)
the use of gunpowder
c)
new improved materials
d)
the use of calvary
10.
Which year was seen as the pivotal turning point in the War?
a)
1915
b)
1916
c)
1917
d)
1918
11.
Which of the following explains how the war impacted the world permanently
a)
The United States became involved in world affairs
b)
Russia never recovered from their devastating losses
c)
Europe prevented future wars from happening
d)
Capitalism remained the only economic system
12.
Wilson's plan for peace after the war was
a)
Mandate System
b)
14 Points
c)
21 Demands
d)
Treaty of Versailles
13.
The treat of Versailles could best be described as
a)
settling all the causes of the war
b)
creating a new world order
c)
creating more problems that led to more conflict
d)
ending the influence of the west
14.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
a)
to govern Germany after the war
b)
to help secure capitalism in Europe
c)
to prevent future conflicts through negotiations and settlements
d)
to insure US trading rights
15.
This image exemplifies
a)
The blame for World War I was unclear, and shared
b)
The blame for the War was on Germany
c)
the blame for the war was on Serbia
d)
that imperialism was to blame for the war
16.
How did the war impact imperial colonies?
a)
They were used for resources and manpower
b)
The distraction of the war led to rebellions
c)
They were granted their freedom during the war
d)
they did much of the fighting in the war.
17.
What was Japan's involvement in the war?
a)
They remained neutral
b)
They supported and aided Germany in attacking China
c)
They attacked German property in China
d)
They were defeated by the Russians
18.
What would describe Russia's involvement in the war?
a)
They rushed to aid Serbia against Austrian aggression
b)
They inflicted heavy losses due to a lack of technology
c)
They were forced to surrender due to a revolution
d)
All of these .
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