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World War 1

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A belief that a country should have a strong military and use it to gain power
a)
Imperialism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Isolationism
d)
Militarism
2.
The spark that ignited World War 1 
a)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
b)
Germany attacking Belgium
c)
Russian support of Serbia
d)
The sinking of the Lusitania
3.
1,198 people including 128 Americans were killed by which event?
a)
Invasion of Belgium
b)
Bombing of Sarajevo
c)
The Serbian Revolt
d)
The sinking of the Lusitania
4.
Which of the following are responsible for World War 1?
a)
Imperialism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Alliances
d)
All of these
5.
The United States joined World War 1 in
a)
1914
b)
1915
c)
1916
d)
1917
6.
World War 1 officially began in 
a)
1914
b)
1915
c)
1916
d)
1917
7.
The two opposing sides in World War 1 
a)
Axis and Allies
b)
Central and Allied
c)
East and West
d)
Good and Bad
8.
What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?
a)
Britain’s policy to sink ships in German water, no warning!
b)
German policy to sink ships in British water without warning
c)
The U.S. warning of warfare the central powers could expect.
d)
German decision to focus resources on water around Europe.
9.
Which nation’s actions caused the United States to fight in World War I?
a)
Russia
b)
Mexico
c)
Germany
d)
Austria-Hungary
10.
What impact did the Treaty of Brest-Litvosk have on Germany?
a)
It gave Germany the Russian army's aid against the Allies.
b)
Allowed Germany to focus all efforts on the Western Front.
c)
Germany gained lands that were formerly part of Russia.
11.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
a)
Left a legacy of hatred in the hearts of the German people.
b)
It stabilized the German economy.
c)
It left Germany in the same state as it was before the war.
d)
It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation.
12.
What action on November 11, 1918, brought World War I to and end?
a)
An armistice was signed
b)
A surrender was given
c)
A propaganda campaign was waged.
d)
The allies won a major battle.
13.

The United States wanted to remain neutral during the war.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

America became involved in the war ______________________ because of many factors.

a)

excitedly

b)

reluctantly

c)

quickly

d)

enthusiastically

15.

The American soldiers helped repel the Germans on the _____________________ front

a)

eastern

b)

southern

c)

western

d)

northern

16.

What kind of warfare was used on the western front in World War 1?

a)

gorilla

b)

trench

c)

old school

d)

naval

17.
What is nationalism?
a)
Love for one's country and desire to have that country independent.
b)
When nations want to control all countries.
c)
The battle between countries over unclaimed territories
d)
The process of becoming a nation and world power.
18.
What is an alliance?
a)
An agreement between nations to defend one another.
b)
An agreement between nations to trade with one another.
c)
When nation's pick teams to fight against.
d)
Groups of countries that finished nationalism.
19.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
a)
Prevent all future wars.
b)
To establish stronger Alliances
c)
To punish nations that did not follow rules.
d)
To help the United States become a World Power. 
20.

The Triple Entente included

a)

Germany, Bulgaria, and Italy

b)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

c)

Britain, France, and Russia

d)

Britain, France, and the US

21.

What was the name of President Wilson's plan for peace?

a)

Zimmerman Telegram

b)

Sussex Pledge

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

Fourteen Points

22.

What country had to admit guilt for WWI according to the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Germany

b)

Russia

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Italy

23.

The Triple Alliance included

a)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

b)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia

c)

Britain, France, and Russia

d)

Britain, France, US

24.

Which country was encouraged to attack the US in the Zimmerman Telegram?

a)

Germany

b)

Italy

c)

Mexico

d)

Russia

25.

What was the name of the peace-keeping organization proposed by President Wilson at the end of WW1?

a)

Fourteen Points

b)

League of Nations

c)

United Nations

d)

Sussex Pledge

26.
World War started in _______ in 1914.
a)
Australia
b)
Europe
c)
South America 
d)
Antarctica
27.

What country was blamed for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Serbia

28.

What country was the Franz Ferdinand the Archduke of?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Serbia

29.

The German invasion of Belgium brought which country into the war?

a)

Britain

b)

Russia

c)

Italy

d)

Serbia

30.
Who was the President during World War 1?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Willy Wonka
d)
Franklin Roosevelt
31.
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
32.
13)  The U.S. sent thousands of troops to France in 1918 and this was a major cause for the Allied Powers to win the war.  The Germans surrendered and signed a treaty at
a)
Appamattox Court House
b)
Versailles
c)
London 
d)
Gettsyburg
33.
14)  The Treaty of Versailles required ____________ to admit that they had started the war and to pay back the Allies the amount of 32 billion dollars.
a)
Russia
b)
The U.S.
c)
Germany
d)
Georgia
34.

All of the following were reasons for World War 1 EXCEPT

a)

Alliances that divided Europe into competing camps

b)

Nationalistic feelings

c)

Imperialism and competition over colonies

d)

Diplomatic failures

e)

Religion and hatred for differing ethnic groups

35.

Which leader is not correctly matched for World War 1?

a)

USA- President Roosevelt

b)

Germany- Kaiser Wilhelm

c)

Russia- Czar Nicholas II

d)

Austria-Hungary- Franz Ferdinand

36.

In 1917, who surrendered to Germany and exited World War 1 in the Brest-Litovsk Treaty..

a)

Russia

b)

USA

c)

Serbia

d)

Ottomans

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