WorksheetsWW1 Battles Assignment -Meriem
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which of these countries was not involved in the Battle of Somme
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Germany
Why was the British fighting for the French ?
They wanted tea
To End the battle
To Help the Germans
To relieve the French
What would’ve happened if Germany won ?
French would’ve lost their land
WWI would ended
Hitler would’ve died
WW1 would’ve lasted longer
How many Australians died in the battle of Somme ?
400,000
20,000
800
6,741
Where did the Battle of Somme occur ?
Barcelona, Spain
Casablanca, Morocco
Pas- De- Calais, France
Cologne, Germany
How long did the Battle of Verdun last
5 years
26 days
3 months
1 year
Where did the battle of Verdun take place
Germany
United States
Britain
France
When did the Battle of Verdun start?
June 2, 2004
December 18, 1916
February 21, 1916
March 23, 1916
Which countries fought in the battle of Verdun
France and Italy
France and Germany
Britain and Germany
Germany and the Soviet Union
Why is the battle of Verdun Considered such an important battle in WW1
Changed the outcome of the war
It cost about 1 million lives
Longest battle in WW1 over a tiny piece of lanf
It was the shortest battle
Which countries fought in the first battle of the Marne against Germany
France
Australia
United States
Britain
Which of the following best describes the situation prior to the Battle of the Marne
The Germans were quickly advancing towards Paris
The allies stopped the Germans and were gaining ground
Germans were attacking Britain
All of the above
About how many soldiers fought in the First Battle of Marne?
50,000
300,000
1 million
2 million
Why was the The First Battle of Marne a major victory for the allies?
Because they captured the German Army
Because the Allies captured the city of Berlin
Because the Germans were forced to fight a war on 2 fronts
None of the Above
What did the Germans do after the First Battle of the Marne
They retreated back to Germany
They signed a peace treaty
Built a long line of trenches
They counteracted and took control of Paris
Who won the Second Battle of the Marne?
Germany
Allies
Japan
Russia
Where did the Second Battle of the Marne take place ?
Marne, France
Paris, France
Berlin, Germany
Brussels, Belgium
What is the significance of The Second Battle of the Marne?
It was the turning point in the war
French lost lost their first battle
It was the Germans first victory
It was the first allied offensive victory of 1918
As a result of the Second Battle of the Marne, Germany
_____________
Was ensured victory in the war
Was halted by the Allies offensively
Forced allies toward Flanders
Took over the city of Marne
When did the Second Battle of the Marne Start?
July 15, 1918
July 14, 1918
July 15, 1981
February 3, 1918
Who fought in the Battle of Tannenberg?
German and Great Britain
France and Russia
United States and Mexico
Germany and Russia
Who won the Battle of Tannenberg?
Russia
Germany
France
Great Britain
How is the Battle of Tannenberg significant in WW1 ?
It showed Germany that they can defeat any large nation with tactics and training,
It was the first big battle of WW1
It was the longest battle of WW1
This was the battle were the most soldiers died
What German leader came up with a risky plan and helped Germany defeat Russia in the battle of Tannenberg ?
Abraham Lincoln
Colonel Max Hoffman
Alexander Samsonov
Paul von Rennenkampf
What was the Russian's plan in the Battle of Tannenberg
To fake a retreat and then counterattack
To combine the two armies and attack the city of Berlin
To just raid the German army
To surround the German Eighth army with their two armies
Which countries fought against Germany in the 1st Battle of Ypres
Great Britain
Belgium
United States
France
Why did Germany want to get control over Ypres?
They wanted it so they can use it as farm land
The Germans wanted Ypres because it offered rail and road links to ports on the coast next to the North Sea
They wanted it so they can build a secret military base
All of the Above
Why was fighting stopped in mid November During the 1st Battle of Ypres?
Because Germany retreated
Because of extreme winter conditions and weather
Because a treaty was signed
None of the Above
Who won the 1st Battle of Ypres?
Germany
Allies
Russia
No one
How long did the fighting last?
From October 19 - November 22 1914
From July 4 - October 5 1914
From October 19 - November 22 1918
From November 19 - December 21 1914
How did the 2nd Battle of Ypres start?
Surprise attack from the Allies
Surprise attack from Germany
Germany sent a threat
None of the Above
Why was the 2nd Battle of Ypres remembered
Because it was the first battle that the Germans won during WW1
Because it was the shortest battle
Because it was the first time Poison Gas was used successfully
All of the above
How long did the 2nd Battle of Ypres Last?
April 22 - May 25 1918
October 14 - November 22
June 2 - August 5 1915
April 22 - May 25 1915
Who won the 2nd Battle of Ypres
Germany
Allies
Russia
None Of The Above
What War tactic helped Germany win the 2nd Battle of Ypres ?
Trenches
Chlorine Gas Poisoning
Random Attacks
All of the above
What was the German's aim in the Battle of Gallipoli
To take over Paris
To take over Ypres
To get the US to join the War
To defeat Turkey and create a clear route towards Russia
What was a difficulty soldiers had to face during the Battle of Gallipoli
Hot Weather Conditions
Illness and Disease
Cold Weather
None of the above
Who had the Advantage of High Ground in the Battle of Gallipoli
Allies
Germany
Why is the Battle of Gallipoli important?
It was the biggest failure for Germany
This battle took the most lives
It was the greatest failures of WW1 for the Allies
None of the above
What side was the Ottoman Empire on when it joined the Battle of Gallipoli
Allies
Central Powers
What did Germany do to when the Battle of Amiens started ?
They launched a massive attack against the Allies
They left the War
The captured The city of Paris
They sent a missile to the US
What is the significance of the Battle of Amiens ?
Germany pushed the Allies out and took over most of Europe
It was the fist win for Germany
It was a turning point for the allies because they were able to push back the Germans
All of the Above
What Happened During The Battle of Amiens in September 1918
Two Sides started taking about ceasefire
The War started intensifying
The US sided with the central powers
None of the above
How Long did the Battle of Gallipoli last?
August 8 - August 12 1914
May 25 - August 8 1918
August 8 - August 12 1918
October 21 - November 5 1914
Who lead the British and French into victory over Germany in the Battle of Amiens ?
Adolf Hitler
Douglas Haig
George Washington
Edward Evans
Who ended up winning WW1 ?
Allies ( US, France, UK)
Central Powers (Germany. Austria, Hungary)
What was the significance of WWI
World War I was the first truly global war and had a profound effect on the 20th century.
WW1 helped Germany tak over the World
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