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WorksheetsChapter 29 The Great War
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which country was NOT part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Italy
Which country was NOT part of the Triple Entente?
Russia
France
the United States
England
How did nationalism, imperialism, and militarism help set the stage for World War I? (Choose 2)
intensified rivalries amongst nations
started a trade war
increaed militarism
lead to a crash in the economy
Why was the Balkans known as “the powder keg of Europe”?
the Russians wanted to annex the region
there were many nationalistic uprisings
the Greek Empire had just collapsed
the people wanted a rebellion
Which nations made up the Central Powers?
Germany
Italy
Austria Hungary
the Ottoman Empire
Which nations made up the Allies during WWI?
England
France
Russia
Spain
What region of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was
located along the Adriatic Sea?
Montenegro
Albania
Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Which of the following is a characteristics of trench warfare?
large territory gains
livable conditions
a military stalemate
losses mainly on one side
What is total war?
when a country becomes an isolationist
when a nation surrenders when all hope is lost
when nations ally themselves together for safety
when a country devotes all its resources to the war effort
Which factor prompted the United States to enter the war?
Mexico siding with Germany
Germany's use of submarine warfare
a common bond with the Central Powers
All of the Above
Which Allied nation suffered the greatest number of battlefield deaths?
France
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
to stop Germany from starting WWII
to end Communism in Russia
to start end any war that started
to keep peace among nations
The responsibility for the death of so many American citizens, which is deeply regretted by everyone in Germany, in a large measure falls upon the American government. It could not admit that Americans were being used as shields for English contraband [smuggled goods]. In this regard America had permitted herself to be misused in a disgraceful manner by England. And now, instead of calling England to account, she sends a note to the German government.
from Vossische Zeitung, May 18, 1915
Which of the following statements best describes the
sentiments of the writer?
The sinking of the Lusitania was a tragic mistake.
America was right to blame Germany for the attack.
The American government failed to protect its citizens
England should keep its vessels off the Atlantic Ocean.
Which of the following best describes the depiction of the German soldier in this poster?
noble and courageous
weak and disorganized
cruel and barbaric
dangerous and cunning
How did the war have a positive impact on the economies of Europe?
decreased production
provided employment for women
nearly 100% unemployment
it destroyed farmland
