Worksheets2020-2021 HCS 6th Grade Unit 6a World War I
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why was the Balkan region referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I
The aggression of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power in Europe
Yugoslavia was aggressively invading its neighboring countries
Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing
The area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world
Which event led to the united States' entry into WWI?
the Russian Revolution
the sinking of the USS Maine
the Zimmerman Telegram
the Treaty of Versailles
Which nations were members of the Central Powers? (Choose ALL that apply)
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Ottoman Empire
Great Britain
How was WWI different from previously fought?
Women were allowed to serve in the army
New weapons made war more deadly
It was fought mainly on water
Only European nations were involved
What is militarism
A stronger nation takes over a weaker nations to exploit its resources
A mother country exercises complete control over its colonies
A government allows citizens the right to vote
A country builds up a bigger and more powerful army and navy
What effect did Russia's signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on WWI?
It concentrated the fighting on the Western Front
It had no effect on the war
It ended the war in Europe
It created obstacles for German war strategy
How did the alliance system contribute to the start of World War I?
It failed to include Germany and France as members
It increased tensions between European countries
It threatened countries in the western hemisphere
It allowed Japanese aggression in Korea
What were the MAIN causes of WWI?
manufacturing, agriculture, industry, and nationalism
money, alliances, industry, and navy
militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism
modernization, aggression, imperialism, and nationalism
What was a major cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917?
defeat of Germany in the Russian campaign
marriage of Czar Nicholas II to a German princess
appeal of socialism to the Russian nobility
economic differences between social classes
Where would nationalism most likely develop?
in areas where there are common customs, language, and history
in areas where land is suited to agriculture
in areas where industry is able to meet the demands of consumers
in ares with a moderate climate and rivers for irrigation
What was the main role of the League of Nations?
to make it unnecessary for the United States to involve itself in international disputes
to provide a way for countries to resolve disputes peacefully
to maintain the world economic system so that colonies would no longer be necessary
to hold the nations of Europe responsible for the death and destruction in WWI
What did the major European victors want from the Treaty of Versailles
to establish lasting world peace in the future
to punish Russia for its role in WWI
to help Germany rebuild its economy
to punish Germany for its role in WWI
What empires no longer existed after WWI?
Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian
Ottoman and Roman
Roman and French
German and Russian
What was a result of the harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?
economic and political instability in Germany
uprisings during the French Revolution
the development of democracy in Italy
the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany? ( Choose ALL that apply)
reduction of the military
creation of the League of Nations
War Guilt Clause
redrawing of European boundaries
What was a major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
an era of peace an international good will in Germany
a stable Germany that was both democratic and strong
an increase in Germany's desire to regain its status as a world power
a leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations
