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WorksheetsWorld War I Test Review
Total questions: 111
Worksheet time: 56mins
A representative from which country most likely made this statement to Mexico?
Which president of the U.S. correctly completes this analogy?
2. Fourteen Points Plan
3. Sinking of the Lusitania
4. Zimmerman Telegram
What is the correct chronological order of these events?
1917, 1918
Treaty of Paris
Who was Otto von Bismarck?
Prussian prime minister and military tactition who inspired German militarism and nationalism
Prussian emperor who united the German states after the Franco-Prussian war
Austrian emperor who declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Who was in the Triple Alliance?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Great Britain
France
Who was in the Triple Entente?
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Why was World War I called the "Great War" when it was happening?
Not all of the nations in the world truly fought in the war.
People thought that fighting in battles would be enjoyable.
Its effects were more significant and widespread than those of World War II.
Many people died, and it was the largest war in history because World War II hadn't happened yet.
Which of the following is the best example of imperialism?
France building a powerful navy
England's alliance with France
German schools teaching English
England and Germany competing for colonies
Which of the following is the best example of militarism?
England building a powerful navy
the French singing their national anthem
France's alliance with England
the British teaching English in India
Which of the following was one of four main causes of World War I?
alliances
propaganda
World War II
the Treaty of Versailles
Countries used propaganda to
inspire women to make peace.
persuade people to help dig trenches.
sell the war and encourage men to enlist.
educate people about the war's dangers.
What was the name of the new style of warfare during World War I?
tank warfare
plane warfare
train warfare
trench warfare
What is one thing that happens during "total war"?
Armies use ancient weapons.
Families ration their food supplies.
The president leads the military.
Soldiers attend universities for free.
Which of the following did armies use for the first time during World War I?
submarines and tanks
horses and tanks
trains and cars
horses and submarines
Which treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
The Armistice of Versaille
The Treaty of World Powers
Which country suffered the most and was "shackled" from the treaty that ended World War I?
France
England
Germany
Austria-Hungary
What was the result of all the new technologies introduced during WWI?
They made the war much shorter than earlier wars.
They made it easier for the Allies to advance through Germany.
They made it easier to kill and wound more soldiers than ever before.
They allowed Germany to take France easily.
What was the immediate cause of World War I?
The alliance that was built between Britain, France, and Russia
The shooting of a member of the Austrian royal family
Longstanding tensions between France and Germany
The sinking of a ship called the Lusitania
What word best describes the system of alliances that led so many countries to go to war?
Quick
Facile
Smooth
Convoluted
Place the following events in sequence: A) Russia declares war on Austria; B) Archduke Franz Ferdinand is shot; C) America enters the war
B,A,C
B,C,A
A,B,C
A,C,B
At first, America adopted an isolationist policy. What does this mean?
America was looking for ways to become involved in the war.
America wanted to stay out of the war.
America wanted to broker a treaty between the warring countries.
America sympathized with the Allied Powers.
How did the sinking of a British ship by a German submarine help bring the U.S. into WWI?
The ship was owned by an American company
The ship contained British goods being imported to America
The ship contained American goods being exported to Britain
There were more than 100 American passengers aboard the ship
What might have happened if America had not entered the war? Choose the most likely answer.
Russia might have conquered France
Germany and Austria might have won the war
Britain might have conquered Germany
France might have conquered Italy
Why was it significant that hundreds of thousands of African Americans were drafted to fight in the war? Choose the best answer.
Much of America was still segregated along racial lines in 1917
African Americans had never fought in American wars before
Until then, African Americans were not allowed into Europe
Slavery still existed in America at the time of World War I
What can you infer from the fact that historians think the Treaty of Versailles might have led to World War II?
The penalties the treaty imposed on Germany were too harsh
The penalties the treaty imposed on Germany were too easy
Nothing could have possibly prevented World War II
The Nazis drew their inspiration from the treaty
Which of these is an opinion about World War I?
The loss of Russia weakened the Allied Powers
Woodrow Wilson disagreed with some of the terms in the Treaty of Versailles
Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II was a terrible military strategist
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919
Which of the following is NOT a reason the League of Nations failed?
Not all countries joined the League of Nations.
The League of Nations was unable to act quickly.
The League of Nations’ army was too harsh.
The League had no power when it came to enforcing sanctions.
Why did nations mainly ignore the economic sanctions placed on Japan after their invasion of Manchuria?
Nations felt badly for Japan because they were in a depression.
Not everyone was a part of the League of Nations, so they did not have to listen.
Nations thought it was important to trade with everyone.
Nations did not want to lose trading partners in a depression era.
Ultimately, the failure of the League of Nations led to which conflict?
World War I
World War II
Cold War
Vietnam War
What does the dog in the cartoon represent?
Aggressive Nations
War
League of Nations
America
What is the message of the cartoon?
Japan was able to walk all over the League of Nations.
Geneva was not a good location for the League of Nations.
People were too harsh on Japan.
Germany should have been punished more for their role in World War I
Which side was the United States on when World War I started?
Allied Powers
Central Powers
Neutral
Entente Powers
Which of the following does NOT describe the May, 1915 trip of the Lusitania?
It left from London, England to go to New York, New York.
The German Embassy took out an advertisement in many U.S. papers to warn people.
Many people seemed to think that the Germans would not attack a luxury cruise ship.
1,959 people boarded the Lusitania, including 159 Americans.
What types of ships did German U-Boats attack during World War I?
Any ship in the war zone.
Only passenger ships.
Only supply ships.
Only British ships.
How were Germans portrayed in the United States propaganda?
As heroes
As soldiers
As barbarians
As allies
Which of the following was NOT a preparation made for the United States to enter World War I?
Propaganda campaign, such as parades and leaflets
Formed a National Security Committee
Built up their troops in the Army, Navy, and Reserves
Gave speeches that spoke negatively about the Allied Powers
What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?
To try and get the United States to join the Central Powers.
To try and get Mexico to join the Central Powers.
To try and get the United States to join the Allied Powers.
To try and get Texas to join the Allied Powers.
Why did the Zimmerman Telegram bother Americans?
Americans did not like that the war was getting closer to them geographically.
Americans did not like that the Germans were interfering in their trade.
Americans did not like that they had a German Ambassador.
Americans were upset with the United States for not protecting them.
What was President Wilson’s main reason for declaring war on Germany?
Because Germany sank the Lusitania.
To make the world safe for democracy.
Because the Germans sent the Zimmerman Telegram.
To make the United States the most powerful nation.
Allied soldiers were forced to get many shots prior to entering war to protect them diseases.
True
False
Lice were quickly identified as the culprit of Trench Fever
True
False
Frogs, slugs, and flies were prevalent pests in the trenches
True
False
Trench Foot remained a major problem until the end of the war.
True
False
Soldiers did not sleep a lot during World War I.
True
False
The trenches of World War I were sanitary.
True
False
Which of the following was NOT a common pest soldiers encountered in the trenches of World War I?
Rats
Lice
Snakes
Frogs
Which of the following BEST describes the first trench?
It was also known as the reserve trench.
It was farthest from No Man’s Land.
It was known as the support trench.
It was also known as the front line.
Typically, how many lines of trenches were built during World War I in the Western Front?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following was NOT a chore typically completed by soldiers after breakfast?
Refilling Sandbags
Repairing the Barbed Wire
Repairing Duckboards
Draining the Trenches
Which of the following was NOT a reason the trenches smelled extremely bad?
There were many rotting carcasses.
The latrines were often overflowing.
The enemies often threw stink bombs over.
The soldiers were rarely able to shower.
“Lice were not identified as the culprit of Trench Fever until 1918.” What is the best meaning of culprit, as used in the quote?
A person responsible for a crime
The cause of a problem
Making someone sick
Something important
There were many scientific and technological advancements during World War I.
True
False
World War I was the first war to use airplanes.
True
False
Tanks were created to get across the terrain of “No Man’s Land.”
True
False
Dreadnoughts were the most dangerous ships used during World War I.
True
False
The United States joined World War I after the sinking of the passenger ship, the Lusitania.
True
False
The majority of the casualties during World War I were inflicted by mines.
True
False
Mines were often used on the Western Front to kill soldiers.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a way that airplanes were used during World War I?
To observe enemy troops.
To drop bombs on cities.
To transport high-level leaders.
To shoot down other planes.
Which of the following BEST describes a “dogfight?”
A fight between two enemy soldiers.
A fight between two airplanes.
Bombs dropped out of an airplane.
A soldier caught in barbed wire.
Which is a way that tanks changed from the beginning toward the end of World War I?
They were not used at the beginning of the war.
They were much larger at the beginning of the war.
They became faster and held more people.
The British began using them too.
Which is an accurate statement about trench warfare during World War I?
It was mainly used on the Eastern Front.
It led to a stalemate between the two sides.
Enemies were able to advance on their enemies.
Not many lives were lost during trench warfare.
What was the Allied Powers main naval strategy during World War I?
To torpedo any ships that carried supplies to Great Britain.
They used ships to blockade Germany to prevent supplies from reaching them.
They sunk any ships that came close, even passenger ships.
They positioned mines to blow up any ships that came close.
Which is an accurate statement about bayonets?
They were the most effective weapon used during World War I.
They were simple weapons that were designed more for their psychological impact.
They killed many soldiers in hand-to-hand combat.
They were able to fire 15 rounds in one minute.
What was the MAIN weapon used by the British in the trenches?
Grenades
Artillery
Rifles
Flamethrowers
Which of the following is an accurate statement about chlorine gas?
It was used first during World War I by Germany.
It was colorless and took 12 hours to take effect.
It caused external and internal bleeding.
It could take up to five weeks to die from.
Why were mines not used much on the Western Front?
They did not have access to mines.
They did not have oceans in the Western Front.
There was not a lot of mobility of soldiers there.
They did not believe in them there.
Which of the following was NOT true about barbed wire during World War I?
They were used in “No Man’s Land” to stop enemy advances on one’s own trench.
The barbed wire was laid as screens or “aprons” and was installed at night typically.
Attacking infantry was easily able to work their way through the barbed wire.
More than one million kilometers of barbed wire was used on the Western Front.
Which of the following is NOT true about trench warfare?
Trench systems were complicated with interlinking lines of trenches.
Trench systems were created by the methods of entrenching and sapping.
Soldiers were safe and protected in the trenches of the Western Front.
The land between the two enemy trench lines was called “No Man’s Land.”
What was the purpose of duckboards?
To keep soldiers’ feet above water.
To protect soldiers from gunshots.
To protect soldiers from frostbite.
To keep soldiers from jumping trenches.
Which of the following was NOT a job that soldiers were expected to do during World War I?
Repair the trenches from erosion or enemy bombs.
Work on the front line trenches.
To clean their weapons- rifles, bayonets, and hand grenades.
To meet with government officials to tell them how the war was going.
When did fighting start on the Eastern Front?
When Russia invaded East Prussia.
When German invaded France.
When France invaded Russia.
When Russia invaded France.
Which of the following is NOT true of the Italian Front during World War I?
Italy kept out of the war initially, but were tempted by offers of more war once the war was over.
The fighting that took place along the border between Italy and Austria was called the Italian Front.
The Italians were able to advance a large amount of way into Austria.
There were twelve battles fought along the Isonzo River between 1915- 1917.
What was Britain’s main naval tactic during World War I?
To keep German ships in German ports.
To post U-Boats in the Atlantic Ocean.
To destroy any ships taking supplies from America and other countries.
To torpedo the passenger liner, the Lusitania.
Which country suffered the most loss of life?
Britain
United States
Russia
Germany
Which nation was NOT part of the Triple Entente?
France
Germany
Britain
Russia
Which of the following is NOT true about France’s role in World War I?
Germany declared war on France on August 3rd, 1914.
France had been preparing for war after Germany and Russia to war.
France was the first to declare war on Germany in World War I.
The majority of the fighting along the Western Front took place inside of France.
Which of the following is the MAIN reason Britain joined World War I?
They were invaded by German troops.
They declared war because Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
They did not want people to fight inside their country.
They joined the war when Germany invaded Belgium.
Which event caused Russia to drop out of World War I?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The invasion of Serbia by Germany
The Russian Revolution
The Treaty of Versailles
What was King George V’s role during World War I?
He made the decision to enter World War I.
He abdicated the throne after people disagreed with his decisions.
He was a figurehead who visited the Front to inspire British troops.
He was overthrown by David Lloyd George.
How did United States President Woodrow Wilson feel about Germany’s fate after World War I?
They should be harshly punished.
They should have to pay reparations.
They should be honored.
They should not have harsh punishments.
Which Allied Power had the most troops killed during World War I?
Russia
France
Germany
Great Britain
The immediate cause of World War I occurred with the assassination of the Archduke of which nation?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
What was the goal of Germany’s Schlieffen Plan?
To quickly take over France and Western Europe.
To quickly take over Eastern Europe and Russia.
To take over Great Britain.
To take over control of France’s capital, Paris.
What was the fate of Wilhelm II of Germany?
He was assassinated.
He fled the country after abdicating the throne.
He was killed in battle during World War I.
He was overthrown by the Tsar of Russia.
Which of the following was NOT true of Franz Joseph?
He ruled the Austrian Empire for 68 years.
His heir, Archduke Ferdinand, was assassinated.
He declared war on Serbia starting World War I.
He was succeeded by Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
