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World History: World War I

Total questions: 106

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

The partial outline below describes what important historical developments?

I. ____________________

A. Growing nationalism in Europe

B. Growing militarism in Europe

C. The creation of secret alliances

a)

The colonization of Africa and Asia

b)

The rise of democracy

c)

The causes of communism

d)

The causes of WWI

2.

Why were the Balkans referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" in the period prior to World War I?

a)

Because of the large deposits of saltpeter and sulfur in the region

b)

Because of the manufacturing ability of the nations in the region

c)

Because of the nationalistic rivalries that existed in the region

d)

Because of the vast stockpiles of weapons in the region

3.

How did the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance contribute to the start of World War I?


a)

By issuing threats against nations in the Western Hemisphere

b)

By increasing tensions between the nations of Europe through complicated alliances

c)

By refusing to allow Germany and France to become members

d)

By ignoring aggressive actions by the Japanese in Korea

4.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of which conflict?

a)

World War I

b)

The Franco-Prussian War

c)

World War II

d)

The Russo-Japanese War

5.

Which of the following best explains why the growth of European alliances during the early twentieth century contributed to the onset of a vast conflict?

a)

Progress achieved by allies in weapons development led to an arms race.

b)

The sense of security among allies distracted them from emerging threats.

c)

Suspicions of disloyalty among allies caused international tensions to rise.

d)

The responsibilities of allies drew them into taking sides in regional fights.

6.

In which country did the rise of nationalism lead most directly to events causing the outbreak of World War I?

a)

Serbia

b)

Russia

c)

France

d)

Germany

7.

Which of the following best describes warfare during World War I?

a)

Naval battles between ships fighting over trade routes

b)

Quick attacks with coordinated aircraft, artillery, and infantry

c)

Guerrilla combatants attacking from behind trees and in cities

d)

Soldiers digging in trenches and coming out over the top to attack

8.

Using its industrial might to prepare for World War I, Germany was ____________ (Complete this sentence using the best possible answer below)

a)

unable to prevent workers from striking

b)

able to produce weapons at maximum capacity, matching the industrial might of rival England

c)

unable to produce enough supplies to remain in the war

d)

able to produce enough submarines to sink the British fleet

9.

Which of the following were most helpful in ending the stalemate of trench warfare during World War I? (Think, which of these options successfully overcame trench warfare by breaking through enemy troop formations)

a)

Airplanes and U-boats

b)

Tanks and airplanes

c)

Hand grenades and U-boats

d)

Mines and hand grenades

10.

Which of the following had the most influence on the United States' decision to enter World War I?

a)

The entry of the Ottoman Empire

b)

The capture of Paris by the Germans

c)

Unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans leading to the sinking of the U.S.S. Lusitania

d)

Mexico's insinuation that it would ally itself with Germany

11.

Which statement about the technology developed during World War I is correct?

a)

The new technology led to fewer refugees being displaced from their homes during the conflict.

b)

The new technology created deadlier weapons which led to increased military casualties in battles fought during the conflict.

c)

The new technology led to smaller nations joining large empires following the conflict.

d)

The new technology led to a reduced focus on transportation improvements following the conflict.

12.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.

"To keep out the chill night winds the men had spread their shelter halves over the foxholes which had been dug into the side of the bank. When the enemy’s barrage opened it was directed particularly at this spot, where he believed the infantry was lying in readiness to go over. It was not surprising, then, that the entire vicinity was thoroughly bombarded. In quick succession the shells struck, many of them so near that they blew men to pieces less than ten feet from us and peppered our shelter halves with stones and lumps of mud, leaving many of them perforated like sieves."

— William L. Langer, Gas and Flame in World War I, Knopf/Borzoi

Which characteristic of warfare associated with World War I is described in the excerpt?

a)

Trench warfare

b)

Air Warfare

c)

Submarine warfare

d)

Armored warfare

13.

Which factor contributed most to the beginning of World War I? (Think, which cause of WWI turned a regional conflict into a international conflict)

a)

communist ideology

b)

economic depression

c)

secret alliances

d)

territorial disputes

14.

Which countries were members of the Triple Alliance, later known as the Central Powers? Pick all below options that apply.

a)

Great Britain

b)

France

c)

Russia

d)

Austria-Hungary

e)

Ottoman Empire

15.

Which nations were members of the Triple Entente, later know as the Allies? Select all below options that apply.

a)

Germany

b)

Italy

c)

Great Britain

d)

Austria-Hungary

e)

Russia

16.

All of the following are regarded as primary causes of World War I except___________

a)

alliances.

b)

nationalism.

c)

militarism.

d)

communism.

e)

Imperialism.

17.

Which statement best describes militarism?

a)

establishing a classless society through government force

b)

the policy of maintaining a large armed force for the aggressive pursuit of national interests

c)

the policy of requiring citizens to serve during a country crisis

d)

restricting the activities of the army when maintaining public order

18.

Germany’s entrance into World War I was based on a pre-arranged agreement with Austria-Hungary. This is an example of ___________ (Think, main causes for WWI)

a)

a treaty.

b)

a contract.

c)

an ultimatum.

d)

an alliance.

19.

What was an immediate result of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914?

a)

Germany signed a peace treaty

b)

Great Britain formed an alliance with Belgium

c)

Russia’s monarch was overthrown

d)

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after delivering an unworkable ultimatum

20.

Which event in World War I indicated the Schlieffen Plan had failed?

a)

Great Britain was unable to gain control of the Dardanelles.

b)

Germany was unable to defeat France quickly at the outset of war in 1914.

c)

Austria-Hungary was unable to suppress nationalist rebels.

d)

Russia was unable to suppress a communist revolution.

21.
What was the Treaty that ended World War I called?
a)
The Treaty of Rome
b)
The North Atlantic Treaty
c)
The Treaty of Paris
d)
The Treaty of Versailles
22.
How did Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare anger the American people?
a)
American companies lost a lot of money when British ships were sunk.
b)
When the Lusitania was sunk, 128 Americans were killed.
c)
The American people did not like having goods made in Germany.
d)
The Germans did not want America to trade with enemy countries. 
23.
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
24.
The nature of warfare during World War One on the Western and Eastern Fronts can best be described as:
a)
a series of swift and decisive battles
b)
lightening quick strikes known as "blitzkrieg"
c)
navy battles fought in the Pacific Ocean
d)
a war of attrition fought primarily in trenches
25.
What was the name of the side of World War One which included France, Great Britain, and later the United States?
a)
Allied Powers
b)
Central Powers
c)
Atlantic Powers
d)
European Powers
26.
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
27.
Who did the Allied Powers blame for starting WWI? This country was harshly punished at the end of WWI.
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
America
d)
France
28.
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
29.
The League of Nations was created after World War One; as an international, world wide:
a)
peace keeping organization
b)
banking system
c)
health organization
d)
delivery system
30.
What are two ways the Treaty of Versailles punished Germany severely?
a)
It divided Germany into four separate, occupied zones.
b)
It supported economic help given to Germany by the U.S.
c)
It took away German territory in Spain and Russia.
d)
It forced Germany to accept blame for the war and to pay reparations.
31.
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
32.
The honor and praise given to armed forces like the army and navy with parades and singing is an example of which cause of World War One?
a)
militarism
b)
alliances
c)
nationalism
d)
imperialism
33.
The competition to go and take other lands and countries in order to gain more raw materials for industry and new markets is known as:
a)
militarism
b)
alliances
c)
nationalism
d)
imperialism
34.
How did the Treaty of Versailles address President Wilson's concern about making the world safe for democracy?
a)
It established the principle of freedom of the seas.
b)
It divided former German colonies among the victors.
c)
It created an international organization to maintain peace.
d)
It required Germany to pay reparations for the war.
35.
Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were:
a)
reasons for the rise of democracy
b)
causes of World War I
c)
requirement for economic development
d)
reasons for the collapse of communism
36.
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. 
37.
When did the Stock Market crash?
a)
October 31, 1929
b)
September 29, 1931
c)
August 29, 1991
d)
October 29, 1929
38.
What is another name for the Stock Market Crash?
a)
Black Friday
b)
Taco Tuesday
c)
Black Tuesday
d)
Throwback Thursday
39.
What event valued stocks lower than their worth and caused people to panic, lose their jobs, homes and life savings?
a)
Black Friday
b)
Stock Market Crash
c)
The First Day of School
d)
The Solar Eclipse
40.
Who was elected president because he had a plan to pull America out of the Great Depression?
a)
William McKinley
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Theodore Roosevelt
d)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
41.
What was the name of FDR's plan to reconstruct America following the Great Depression?
a)
No Deal
b)
New Deal
c)
Reconstruction
d)
FDR's Plan
42.
True or False: The New Deal plan completely fixed the broken American economy.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
What event did America take part in beginning in 1942 following the Great Depression?
a)
WWI
b)
Great Depression 2.0
c)
The Election
d)
WWII
44.
President Franklin Roosevelt won the election of 1932. The country was in the Great Depression, and Roosevelt introduced the New Deal. Which was the MOST important goal of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs?
a)
to strengthen the economy 
b)
to avoid going to war 
c)
to improve public education 
d)
to end racial discrimination 
45.

What was the "New Deal" of the 1930s?

a)

a government program that gave free land to homesteaders

b)

a government program that helped women get the vote

c)

a government program that spread civil rights throughout the country

d)

a government program designed to help people during the depression

46.
President Franklin Roosevelt asked Congress to pass a series of acts called the New Deal. Which is one way the New Deal helped people during the Great Depression?
a)
It gave all people the right to vote. 
b)
It created programs to put people back to work.    
c)
It let all new immigrants become American citizens. 
d)
It let people travel around the country freely. 
47.
The Great Depression was an economic slowdown in the 1920s and 1930s. Which of the following was one cause of the Great Depression in the United States?
a)
the end of the gold rush 
b)
the crash of the stock exchange 
c)
the ending of World War II 
d)
the high price of oil 
48.
Many people lost their jobs during the Great Depression. People did not have money to pay for necessities, such as shelter, food, and clothing. The national government responded with President Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal," a program that
a)
provided programs to help people make money to provide for their needs. 
b)
provided new ways for people to apply for unemployment insurance. 
c)
forced people to join the military forces to make money for their needs. 
d)
forced people to use charities to help them provide for their needs. 
49.
a)
The Great Recession
b)
Dust Bowl
c)
New Deal
d)
Great Depression
50.
In 1929, the stock market crash was the beginning of the "Great Depression." Which of the following BEST describes the Great Depression?
a)
The depression was severe, but only in the United States. 
b)
Governments acted quickly and the depression only lasted two years
c)
The depression caused revolutions all across the world. 
d)
Many countries around the world experienced the economic depression
51.
When the stock market crashed in 1929, Herbert Hoover was president of the United States. The president who followed President Hoover began the New Deal, a program to help people during the Great Depression. This president was
a)
Warren Harding
b)
Calvin Coolidge
c)
Franklin Roosevelt
d)
Herbert Hoover
52.
In 1929, the United States entered an economic slowdown called the Great Depression. One of the early events was the stock market crash. What was a major cause of the stock market crash?
a)
Stock prices went up so fast that investors could not keep up with the changes. 
b)
Stock prices fell, investors panicked and sold their stocks, which led to more panic. 
c)
The government decided to close the stock market in New York. 
d)
People decided to invest their money in stock markets in Europe. 
53.
In 1929 the Great Depression started in the United States. In 1932 Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president and he promised a "New Deal" to the American people. Which of the following BEST describes the role of the government during the New Deal?
a)
) The government wanted people to take care of themselves and not use the government. 
b)
The New Deal led to the government being more involved in the economy of the country. 
c)
The government wanted people to let the government provide everything they needed. 
d)
The New Deal led to the government being less involved in the economy of the country. 
54.
Why is it important to have representatives in our government?
a)
It allows people who are well educated to make decisions. 
b)
Representatives in our government can change our freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights. 
c)
Representatives in our government can only make decisions based on their personal beliefs. 
d)
It allows citizens to have a voice in the decision making process. 
55.
People have different roles in our economic system__producer, provider, consumer, and investor. The person who buys stock in a company is
a)
a consumer. 
b)
a producer. 
c)
a provider. 
d)
an investor. 
56.
How did the 1929 stock market crash affect the United States economy in the 1930s?
a)
Unemployment reached its highest level in United States history. 
b)
Congress voted to reject New Deal policies. 
c)
 Stock prices were higher than investors could afford.    
d)
Agriculture replaced manufacturing as the primary industry. 
57.

Which army did he volunteer for?

a)

French

b)

German

c)

American

d)

British

58.

Where was Hitler born?

a)

Germany

b)

Poland

c)

Berlin

d)

Austria

59.

Why did Hitler hate Jews?

a)

There is no reason

b)

He does not like their culture.

c)

He thinks they are mean.

d)

He believes they caused Germany to lose WW1.

60.

What is the year he got in office?

a)

1927

b)

1933

c)

1945

d)

1914

61.

What does Mein Kampf translate to?

a)

Hooray for Germany

b)

My Story

c)

Your Faith

d)

My Struggle

62.

Did Mussolini ever believe in Socialism?

a)

Yes

b)

No

63.

Who were the 'Blackshirts'?

a)

Retired WWII veterans

b)

Unemployed Tradesman

c)

People who believed in Communism

d)

Retired WWI veterans

64.

In what month and year was the 'March on Rome'?

a)

Oct, 1921

b)

Oct, 1922

c)

Sept, 1921

d)

Sept, 1922

65.

What type of picture is this and who was it aimed at?

a)

Election Poster / Peasant Farmers

b)

Propaganda / Industrialist

c)

Propaganda / Peasant Farmers

66.
How did the terms of the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany?
a)
The Treaty helped Germany overcome the Great Depression
b)
It crippled the German economy and government
c)
It allowed the Allies to occupy German territory
67.

Which of the following is an effect Hitler’s reign had on Germany during the 1930’s?

a)

Unemployment became a much bigger problem in Germany

b)

Hitler made Germany smaller in hopes to strengthen the economy

c)

Hitler built up the German army, and unemployment decreased dramatically

68.
Which action is most closely associated with totalitarian governments?
a)
Elections and Free Speech
b)
Propaganda and Censorship 
c)
Allowing multiple political parties
69.

What is the best definition of Fascism?

a)

An extreme form of nationalistic militarism

b)

An ideology that guaranteed basic rights for all citizens

c)

An ideology that got rid of social classes

70.
What is the definition of Appeasement? 
a)
Allowing the aggressive actions of someone to go unchecked to prevent war
b)
Opposition to all war and refusing to fight
c)
Taking over surrounding lands using force
71.
Who promised to restore Germany to its former power?
a)
Joseph Stalin
b)
Benito Mussolini
c)
Adolf Hitler
d)
Napoleon Bonaparte
72.
What country was punished most severely by the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Italy
b)
Japan
c)
Russia
d)
Germany
73.
What was the Great Depression?
a)
A long business slump resulting from the weaknesses of the US economy and stock market collapse.
b)
Stalin's plan that set Impossibly high quotas, or numerical goals, to increase output of coal, steel, oil, and electricity. T
c)
A campaign of terror in 1937 that led by Stalin directed at anyone who threatened his power. 
d)
information that is designed to influence an audience and give only one point of view
74.
A system of government that exerts complete control over its citizens; individuals have no rights and all opposition to the government is suppressed
a)
Monarchy
b)
Totalitarianism
c)
Democracy
d)
Communism
75.
Which two nations did Fascism become popular in?
a)
Russia and France
b)
Italy and Germany
c)
Japan and China
d)
Korea and Portugal
76.
Both Hitler and Mussolini rose to power in their country because of _______________?
a)
Election Laws
b)
Economic problems
c)
World War II
d)
the Weimar Republic
77.
How did the end of World War I lead to World War II?
a)
The Treaty of Versailles was too harsh to Germany
b)
The German government was so weak that Hitler convinced the military to kill the German leaders
c)
World War I made Japan the lone superpower in the world and they used that power to conquer land
d)
The League of Nations was too aggressive thus leading to fascist governments in Italy and Germany
78.
The policy of building up a country's military to prepare for war is known as 
a)
imperialism
b)
nationalism
c)
militarism
d)
isolationism
79.
A political movement that promotes an extreme form of nationalism, a denial of individual rights, and a dictatorial one-party rule
a)
Fascism
b)
Communism
c)
Socialism
d)
Democracy
80.

Why were the Italians unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

They lost Land

b)

They did not get what they felt they were promised by the Allies.

c)

They did not get participate in the Treaty negotiations.

d)

They allies demilitarized the Italo-Austrian border.

81.
Appealed to Italy's wounded pride and fear of communism, established the first Fascist Party, took over the Italian government after the march on Rome
a)
Adolf Hitler
b)
Benito Mussolini
c)
Francisco Franco
d)
Joseph Stalin
82.
What was Mein Kampf?
a)
This was Hitler's book, which title means "My Struggle", in which Hitler set forth his goals for Germany.
b)
This was the German brand of Fascism also known as the Nationalist Socialist German Worker's Party and is known for its Anti-Semitism.
c)
This was Hitler's private militia of storm troopers or "thugs".
d)
This was a hooked cross that the Nazi's adopted for their symbol.
83.
What was the Nazi Party?
a)
This was the German brand of Fascism also known as the Nationalist Socialist German Worker's Party and is known for its Anti-Semitism.
b)
A meeting of France, Germany, and Britain that allowed Germany to occupy the Rhineland and Hitler promised to respect Czechoslovakia's new borders.
c)
Local councils consisting workers, peasants, and soldiers, whom had more influence than the provisional government.
d)
information that is designed to influence an audience and give only one point of view
84.
Which of these did the Fascists NOT promise to do?
a)
Restore national pride
b)
Revive the economy
c)
Punish those responsible for embarrassing them
d)
Keep the peace with other countries
85.
Who was the ruler of U.S.S.R?
a)
Joseph Stalin
b)
Winston Churchill
c)
Adolf Hitler
d)
Harry S. Truman
86.
What do Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini have in common about their rule?
a)
They all created representative democracy
b)
Limited free speech and basic liberties
c)
Encouraged political parties
d)
Wanted 3 branches of government
87.
What group did Mussolini organize to attack communists and socialists?
a)
Brown Shirts
b)
Black Shirts
c)
White Shirts
d)
Red Hirts
88.
Which was not a punishment of Germany in the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Limited their armed forces
b)
Reparations
c)
Lost land
d)
Fascism in Germany
89.
When Hitler took power, most Germans
a)
joined the Nazi Party.
b)
participated in demonstrations against the Nazi regime.
c)
supported, or at least accepted, Nazi rule.
d)
attempted to flee the country.
90.
A political movement that promotes an extreme form of nationalism, a denial of individual rights, and a dictatorial one-party rule
a)
Fascism
b)
Communism
c)
Socialism
d)
Democracy
91.
What did Stalin call his programs that were meant to catch Russia's industry up with the rest of the world?
a)
5 Day Plans
b)
5 Month Plans
c)
5 Year Plans
d)
5 Decade Plans
92.
What was the name of the wealthy peasants that Stalin accused of sabotage and tried to eliminate/kill?
a)
The Kulaks
b)
The Turks
c)
The Dutch
d)
The Magyars
93.
What was the name of the work camps in Siberia where Stalin would send "enemies of the state"?
a)
Gulags
b)
Concentration Camps
c)
Internment Camps
d)
Veritags
94.
Large, government owned farms were called:
a)
Communist Farms
b)
Collective Farms
c)
Independent Farms
d)
Gulags
95.
Stalin mainly used propaganda to 
a)
promote capitalism
b)
increase support for communism and himself
c)
wage a war against illiteracy
d)
wage a war against smallpox 
96.
What is a command economy?
a)
an ecomony with private ownership of businesses
b)
an economy with state ownership of businesses
c)
an economy where the consumer makes all economic  decisions
d)
an economy where the government makes all economic decisions
97.
What is a totalitarian state?
a)
an economy with private ownership of businesses
b)
a state in which people have control over businesses
c)
a state in which the government controls every aspect of public and private lives
d)
a state in which the working class is glorified
98.
Ruthless Soviet Leader who industrialized and modernized the Soviet Union:
a)
Czar Nicholas II
b)
Joseph Stalin
c)
Vladimir Lenin
d)
Karl Marx
99.
Joseph Stalin’s rule in the Soviet Union was characterized by the
a)
Introduction of democratic political institutions
b)
Encouragement of political beliefs 
c)
Establishment of a totalitarian dictatorship
d)
Development of a free market economy
100.

A major goal of Joseph Stalin’s five-year plan was to...

a)

encourage communist revolutions in the

colonies of the European powers

b)

transform the Soviet Union into an

industrial power

c)

expand the Soviet Union’s borders to

include warm-water ports

d)

reduce the amount of foreign aid coming

from the Western Hemisphere

101.

Totalitarian countries are characterized by

a)

free and open discussions of ideas

b)

a multiparty system with several

candidates for each office

c)

government control of newspapers, radio

and television

d)

government protection of people’s civil

liberties

102.

-Collectivization

-Five-year plan

-Restrictions on the press

-Purges of Communist Party


Which title best completes these headlines?

a)

Saddam Hussein and the Persian Gulf

War

b)

Sun Yat-sen and the Defeat

of the Manchu Dynasty

c)

Joseph Stalin and the Rise of a

Totalitarian State

d)

Jawaharlal Nehru and the Modern

Industrial State of India

103.

Which condition was a result of Joseph Stalin’s

command economy?

a)

Peasants were encouraged to sell surplus

grain for personal profit.

b)

The production of consumer goods

increased

c)

National revenue increased allowing for

greater individual spending

d)

The government controlled agriculture

through collective farms

104.

In the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin governed by

means of secret police, censorship, and purges.

This type of government is called

a)

democracy

b)

limited monarchy

c)

theocracy

d)

totalitarian

105.

What was one reason that totalitarian dictatorships gained power in Europe between World War I and World War II?

a)

Famine and AIDS spread throughout Europe.

b)

Trade was banned between western and eastern Europe.

c)

Governments failed to meet the needs of the people.

d)

Monarchies were reinstated in many nations

106.

A totalitarian society is one in which

a)

religious beliefs are supported by the government

b)

the state is considered a servant of the citizens

c)

the government controls most aspects of life

d)

citizens have say over the government