WorksheetsWWI Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria led to the outbreak of World War I.
True
False
Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum presented to Serbia was the “spark” that ignited the Great War.
True
False
Sweden was considered the “powder keg” of Europe just prior to the start of the Great War.
True
False
The Treaty of Versailles officially ended the Great War.
True
False
Czar Nicholas II was the leader of Austria-Hungary and was a cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm.
True
False
Which of the following best describes Germany’s position for much of the war?
All of Germany’s military efforts were focused on Serbia.
Germany faced war on two fronts.
Germany did not have a military strategy for this war.
Germany was a neutral country.
The partnership formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in the late 1800's was called the
Triple Entente.
Triple Alliance.
Eastern Block.
Central Powers.
Which series of events led to World War I?
Austria took over Bosnia, Serbia declared war on Austria, and Germany declared war on Serbia.
Germany declared war on Serbia, Russia moved to support Serbia, and Great Britain declared war on Russia.
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia moved to support Serbia, and Germany declared war on Russia.
An Austrian-Hungarian nobleman was assassinated, Germany moved to support Austria, and Great Britain declared war on Germany.
France, Russia, and Great Britain made up the
Triple Entente.
Triple Alliance.
Eastern Block
Central Powers.
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
an easy victory for the Allied Powers
massive deadlock
fewer casualties on both sides
an easy victory for the Central Powers
What does MAIN stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Intelligence, New World
Marxism, Alliances, Intelligence, Nationalism
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Militarism, Attacking, Invasion, Navy
Which force best describes the motive behind Gavrilo Princip's assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie?
Imperialism
Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism
What was a trench intended to accomplish on the battle-lines between France and Germany during the fighting in the Great War?
protect soldiers from machine gun fire
force enemy soldiers to pass through a “no man’s land”
trap enemy soldiers in craters created by artillery explosions
all of the above
What was the Russian Revolution?
A series of revolutions in Russia which destroyed Tsarist autocracy
A series of battles between Russia and Asia
A series of battles between Russian and Germany
A series of revolutions in Russia, which created the Soviet Union
How did Germany’s sinking of the Lusitania increase the risk of war with the United States?
The deaths of many American passengers on the British ship outraged President Wilson.
The sinking hurt the United States economy by halting United States trade with Britain.
American ships responded by blockading German ports.
American ships responded by attacking German submarines.
Which Nation is Wilhelm II from?
France
Germany
America
Russia
Britain
Which Nation is John J. Pershing from?
France
Germany
America
Russia
Britain
Which Nation is Vittorio Emanuele Orlando from?
Italy
Germany
America
Russia
Britain
Which Nation is Red Baron from?
Italy
Germany
America
Russia
Britain
Which Nation is Georges Clemenceau from?
France
Germany
America
Russia
Britain
Why did America did not enter WWI at the beginning?
No vital interests at stake
The U.S. was home to a number of immigrants from countries at war with each other
American companies interest
U.S. banks interest
Define the two side at the Treaty of Versailles.
France wanting to punish Germany and establish harsh response for starting the war.
America and Britain having a forgiving policy to prevent a future war.
Germany was completely forgiven.
Italy became the number one power in Europe.
What was the one part of the 14 points did Europe use and what was its purpose?
The League of Nations to keep Germany in check and manage European interests within itself
The borders of Italy will be established such that all Italians will be within the country of Italy
Colonial claims over land and regions will be fair
There shall be free trade between the countries who accept the peace
World War I is also known as...
The War of Verdun
The Kaiser's war
The Joffre's war
The War to End all Wars
How did the Zimmermann Note affect American neutrality?
It led the United States to attack Mexico.
It made American leaders more resolved to safeguard their neutral rights.
It led to strong public support for U.S. entry into the war.
It led the Allies to beg the United States to support their war effort.
