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WorksheetsWorld War I
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 32mins
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Class
Date
1.
A nationalist from this country assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
Serbia
d)
France
2.
Which was not a cause of WW1?
a)
nationalism
b)
imperialism
c)
militarism
d)
isolationism
3.
Who declared war on Serbia to start WWI?
a)
France
b)
U.S
c)
Great Britain
d)
Austria- Hungary
4.
Having pride in your country is known as
a)
militarism
b)
nationalism
c)
imperalism
d)
alliances
5.
Militarism means....
a)
Building up armed forces and getting ready for war
b)
Having pride in your nation
c)
Trying to build an empire
d)
Agreements to help others
6.
Formal friendship between nations are called:
a)
treaties
b)
alliances
c)
clubs
d)
democracies
7.
When stronger, more powerful countries take over and control smaller, weaker countries.
a)
isolationism
b)
imperialism
c)
militarism
d)
nationalism
8.
The "spark" that was an immediate cause of World War I was
a)
The sinking of the Lusitania
b)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
c)
Increased nationalism
d)
The Zimmerman Telegram
9.
What were the causes of WWI?
a)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism
b)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Isolationism
c)
Militarism, Against, Nice, Iguanas
d)
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Impractical
10.
This cartoon represents which cause of World War I?
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
11.
This cartoon is showing a German soldier beating up a French, British, and Russian soldier. This represents which idea?
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
12.
The Serbian Nationalist group that wanted the Archduke dead....
a)
Black Hat
b)
Black Hand
c)
Red Hand
d)
Princip's Pals
13.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were all a part of the
a)
Central Powers
b)
Allied Powers
c)
Axis Powers
d)
Neutral Powers
14.
The Balkan Peninsula was called a "powder keg" because:
a)
the largest weapons factories were there
b)
it was heavily fortified/defended
c)
it was on the trade route to the powerful Ottoman Empire
d)
nationalist groups there were creating instability in the region
15.
Which country was NOT an Allied Power?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Russia
16.
In what year did WWI start?
a)
1910
b)
1904
c)
1914
d)
1918
17.
What were the two sides called?
a)
Allied Powers and Central Powers
b)
Americans and Communists
c)
British and Russians
d)
Allied Powers and City Powers
18.
When did the U.S. enter WWI?
a)
1914
b)
1917
c)
1918
d)
1920
19.
What was the name of the contract that ended WWI?
a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
Treaty of France
c)
Treat of Paris
d)
Treaty of Milan
20.
Who was made to pay reparations after WWI.
a)
Austria Hungary
b)
Serbia
c)
Russia
d)
Germany
21.
Who was the president during WWI?
a)
Teddy Roosevelt
b)
William McKinley
c)
Herbert Hoover
d)
Woodrow Wilson
22.
The building up of a nation's army is called
a)
Militarism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Imperialism
d)
Alliances
23.
Information designed to influence opinion is called
a)
Militarism
b)
Communism
c)
Propaganda
d)
Facebook
24.
Russia, Great Britain, and France were all part of the
a)
Allied Powers
b)
Central Powers
c)
Axis Powers
d)
Neutral Powers
25.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were all a part of the
a)
Central Powers
b)
Allied Powers
c)
Axis Powers
d)
Neutral Powers
26.
What type of fighting was used in WWI?
a)
Guerrilla Warfare
b)
Total Warfare
c)
Subwarfare
d)
Trench Warfare
27.
What was the stretch of land between the trenches?
a)
No mans land
b)
La La land
c)
Attack Trenches
d)
Switzerland
28.
What new technology sank allied and neutral supply ships?
a)
Dreadnoughts
b)
U-Boats
c)
Airplanes
29.
In what ways did women help with the war effort at home?
a)
Worked in factories and conservation
b)
Joined the Army
c)
Drive tanks and Airplanes
d)
Join the American Red Cross
30.
What was not a new weapon of WWI?
a)
Grenades
b)
Tanks
c)
Airplanes
d)
Flamethrowers
31.
Which 14 point did Wilson create to prevent future wars?
a)
League of Nations
b)
No secret alliances
c)
Removal of economic barriers
d)
Absolute freedom of seas
32.
What nation did not sign the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
United States
d)
Germany
33.
How did many Americans react to the Zimmermann Telegram?
a)
They became concerned about Russian expansion
b)
They wanted to avoid membership in the League of Nations.
c)
They wanted to fire Zimmermann
d)
They were outraged over a possible German-Mexican alliance.
34.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the United States decided to enter World War I?
a)
Written insult of President's lack of courage
b)
Economic ties to Great Britain
c)
Sinking of the Lusitania and other merchant ships
d)
Zimmermannn Telegram
35.
Who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front during World War I ?
a)
General Sherman
b)
General MacArthur
c)
General Eisenhower
d)
General Pershing
36.
Woodrow Wilson's purpose in proposing a League of Nations was to --
a)
Prepare for World War II
b)
have countries settle dieputes in nonviolent ways
c)
provide Europe with money to rebuild after the war
d)
create a world army
37.
During World War I, American soldiers received a new nickname. What was this new nickname for the arriving soldiers?
a)
doughboys
b)
Grunts
c)
GIs
d)
Leathernecks
38.
How did the New Deal change the role of the Federal government?
a)
Taxes went down.
b)
The government increased in power and responsibilities.
c)
Government spending decreased.
d)
Charities went out of business.
39.
Why were there food shortages in the United States during World War I?
a)
Americans were eating too much and gaining weight.
b)
Bad weather killed many crops.
c)
A lot of food was shipped overseas to the military.
d)
War production made it hard to process food.
40.
The Treaty of Versailles punished ____________ with big fines when the war was over.
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
The Ottoman Empire
d)
Austria-Hungary
e)
Bulgaria
41.
During World War I, America became concerned for the safety of its ships. The concern started because Germany announced it would
a)
bomb U.S. Navy bases
b)
build a stronger navy.
c)
use submarine warfare.
d)
create much larger ships.
42.
America entered World War I partly due to the
a)
invasion by the British.
b)
sinking of the Lusitania.
c)
bombings on America's land.
d)
attack at the U.S. navy base.
43.
Who were the new workers in factories during World War I?
a)
African Americans and women
b)
women and children
c)
American Indians
d)
teachers and students
44.
He killed 25 machine-gunners and captured 132 German soldiers when his soldiers took cover; he won the Congressional Medal of Freedom.
a)
John J. Pershing
b)
Alvin York
c)
Lawrence Tyson
d)
doughboy
45.
The reason Great Britain declared war on Germany in 1914 was because of:
a)
French attacks on German colonies
b)
The U.S. entering the war because of Russia
c)
The Serbians assassinated Archduke Ferdinand
d)
Germany invaded Belgium on the way to France
46.
Which one of the following most affected the outcome (result) of World War One?
a)
the switching of sides by Russia
b)
the British taking the Suez Canal from Egypt
c)
The Americans entering the war with fresh troops and supplies
d)
The Germans attacking and defeating Australia
47.
A major goal of France and Great Britain at the peace treaty conference at the end of the war was to make sure Germany:
a)
was rebuilt and strong again
b)
could not rebuild its military strength
c)
became wealthy and industrialized
d)
strengthened its colonies
48.
France declared war on Germany because France was Russia's friend. Great Britain declared war on Germany because Germany cut through Belgium. Germany declared war on France because France was a friend of Russia, who was a friend of Serbia, and Germany was a friend of Austria-Hungary who first declared war on Serbia. These are examples of which cause of WWI?
a)
militarism
b)
alliances
c)
nationalism
d)
imperialism
49.
What part did propaganda play in World War I?
a)
Propaganda was seen as devious and an illegal form of government communication.
b)
Propaganda posters were used to influence an attitude towards war for a nation's citizens.
c)
Governments did not use propaganda in WWI.
d)
It established new rules for naval and military battles.
50.
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
a)
Russia, France, Great Britain
b)
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
c)
Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary
d)
France, Germany, Italy
51.
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
a)
Russia, Great Britain, France
b)
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy
c)
Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany
d)
Italy, France, Great Britain
52.
Which country left the Triple Alliance?
a)
Italy
b)
Austria-Hungary
c)
Germany
d)
Belgium
53.
What is an armistice?
a)
Agreement to end war
b)
Agreement to continue war
c)
Agreement that Germany caused the war
d)
Agreement that Germany would lose land
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