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World War I

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This was a German offer of an alliance with Mexico.
a)
Sedition Act
b)
Zimmerman Note
c)
Sussex Pledge
d)
Fourteen Point
2.
What is the policy of building up armed forces in aggressive preparedness for war?
a)
Militarism
b)
Nationalism 
c)
Imperialism
d)
Alliances
3.
What is a devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation?
a)
Imperialism
b)
Alliance
c)
Nationalism
d)
Militarism
4.
What was the land between two enemy lines called?
a)
No Man's Land
b)
His brother's land
c)
Auntie Anne's Land
d)
Pen Cattle
5.
What caused the U.S. and German relations to deteriorate in 1915?
a)
German invasion of Belgium
b)
German blockade
c)
Sinking of the Lusitania
d)
German embargo on U.S. goods
6.
The Allied cause was dealt a hard blow during World War I when Russia
a)
allied with Germany.
b)
invaded Sweden.
c)
denounced the United States.
d)
signed a peace treaty with Germany.
7.
Which group of countries allied themselves to form the Triple Entente (Allies) in the years before World War I?
a)
Britain, France, and Austria-Hungary
b)
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
c)
Russia, Germany, and Italy
d)
Britain, France, and Russia
8.
The invasion of what country caused Britain to join WWI?
a)
Luxembourg 
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Belgium
9.
Russian Leader before Bolshevik Revolution
a)
Tsar Nicholas II
b)
Kaiser Wilhelm II
c)
King George V
d)
Vittorio Orlando
10.
Which event sparked World War I?
a)
the German-French dispute over Alsace-Lorraine
b)
Russia’s quest for a warm water port
c)
assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne
d)
sinking of the Lusitania
11.
Who was Vladimir Lenin?
a)
Communist leader of Russia
b)
Socialist arrested in the US
c)
Democratic presidential candidate
d)
Head of the Committee of Public Information
12.
What was one of the three reasons United States joined the war?
a)
Germany bombed America
b)
Britain declared war on the U.S. 
c)
Germany used unrestricted submarine warfare
d)
France invaded Germany
13.
Which of the following was not a main cause of WWI?
a)
Militarism
b)
Imperialism 
c)
Alliances
d)
Progressivism
14.
What British ship got sunk in 1915?
a)
Lusitania 
b)
USS Maine
c)
Disney Cruise Ship
d)
Titanic
15.
This navy blockaded the water to prevent supplies from getting to Germany
a)
USA
b)
British
c)
Germany
d)
Austria-Hungary 
16.
During WWI, most battles were fought on the Western Front. Near what country was it located?
a)
England 
b)
France
c)
Italy
d)
Russia
17.

Whose assassination caused the beginning point of WWI?

a)

A Serbian

b)

A German

c)

An Austria-Hungarian

d)

An American

18.

Countries choosing sides is referred to as

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Militarism

d)

Alliances

19.

The United States tried to stay out of the war for several years, this is called

a)

Nationalism

b)

Neutrality

c)

Imperialism

d)

Militarism

20.

True or False: The trenches were typically cold, wet, dirty and diseases spread quickly

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which country was not part of the Central Powers?

a)

Germany

b)

Great Britain

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Bulgaria

22.

Which country was not part of the Allies?

a)

Great Britain

b)

United States

c)

Serbia

d)

Austria-Hungary

23.

Which one is NOT new technology that was used in the war?

a)

poison gas

b)

machine gun

c)

bayonet

d)

tanks

24.

Which of the following was not something Americans were asked to give up during the war?

a)

food

b)

1st amendment rights

c)

money

d)

love for the United States

25.

What was propaganda used for during WWI?

a)

Get Americans to support the war

b)

Convince Germans to fight back

c)

Convince Americans to not support the war

d)

Convince Americans to speak their mind

26.

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Document that gave more power to Germany

b)

Peace agreement to end the war

c)

Agreement to give back some of the Native American's land

d)

agreement to punish Serbia for starting the war

27.

True or False: The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept blame and pay 33 billion dollars

a)

False

b)

True

28.

The League of Nations was created for what reason?

a)

prevent future conflict

b)

to set up alliances

c)

to build up the armies of nations

d)

to divide up the land after the war

29.

During the war the U.S. government used the Espionage Act to limit what for citizens?

a)

natural resources

b)

access to soldiers

c)

1st amendment rights

d)

meat and wheat

30.

What is an alliance?

a)

A strong love for one’s country

b)

An agreement between nations to defend one another

c)

A country who remains neutral during a war

31.

What is nationalism?

a)

A strong love for one’s country

b)

An agreement between nations to defend one another

c)

Information or ideas that are spread to help or harm a person, group or cause.

32.

The United States wanted to stay neutral during World War I. What does the word neutral mean?

a)

An agreement between nations to defend one another

b)

A country that does not join alliances

c)

Information or ideas that are spread to help or harm a person, group or cause.

33.

What was one cause of World War I in Europe?

a)

Germany sank the Lusitania

b)

The Austria-Hungarian heir to the throne was assassinated

c)

Germany asked Mexico to join the Central Powers

34.

Select all the countries that made up the Allied Powers.

a)

Austria-Hungary

b)

Germany

c)

Great Britain

d)

Russia

e)

United States

35.

Select all the countries that made up the Central Powers.

a)

Austria-Hungary

b)

Germany

c)

Great Britain

d)

Ottoman Empire

e)

United States

36.

What was one reason the United States entered World War I?

a)

The Austria-Hungarian heir to the throne was assassinated.

b)

Germany kept bombing neutral countries' ships.

c)

The Central Powers declared war on the USA.

37.

What promise did the Zimmerman note make to Mexico?

a)

Mexico promised Germany to help defeat the United States during World War I.

b)

Germany promised the United States more land from Mexico.

c)

Germany promised to help Mexico retrieve land taken by the United States during the Spanish-American War.

38.

What TWO types of battling were commonly used during WWI?

a)

guerilla warfare

b)

trench warfare

c)

submarine warfare

39.

What ended World War I?

a)

Allied Powers surrendered to the Central Powers

b)

Germany signed an armistice with the Allies

c)

All of the soldiers died

40.

What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

a)

to give power to one country over Europe

b)

to punish Germany for starting WWI

c)

to promote peace among countires

41.
How did many Americans react to the Zimmermann Telegram?
a)
They became concerned about Russian expansion
b)
They wanted to avoid membership in the League of Nations.
c)
They wanted to fire Zimmermann
d)
They were outraged over a possible German-Mexican alliance.
42.
One of the major reasons the United States went to war was over Germany's submarine warfare. The other was friendship with---
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
Italy
d)
Russia
43.
Which war tactic of World War I caused soldiers to endure terrible living conditions?
a)
Armored tanks
b)
U-boats
c)
Dogfights from the air
d)
Trench warfare
44.
What is the correct chronological order of these events?
a)
2, 1, 4, 3
b)
3, 4, 1, 2
c)
1, 2, 3, 4
d)
4, 3, 2, 1
45.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the United States decided to enter World War I?
a)
Written insult of President's lack of courage
b)
Economic ties to Great Britain
c)
Sinking of the Lusitania and other merchant ships
d)
Zimmermannn Telegram
46.
Who were the Allied Powers during World War I?
a)
Russia, German Empire, France, Spain
b)
United States, France, Russia, Serbia, Britain
c)
Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy
d)
Spain, Italy, France, German Empire
47.
Which of the following was NOT a Central Power during World War I?
a)
German Empire
b)
Ottoman empire
c)
Belgium
d)
Bulgaria
48.
Who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front during World War I ?
a)
General Sherman
b)
General MacArthur
c)
General Eisenhower
d)
General Pershing
49.

Which country never joined the League of Nations, by their own choice- not because they were excluded?

a)

Great Britain

b)

Germany

c)

France

d)

United States

50.
Woodrow Wilson's purpose in proposing a League of Nations was to --
a)
Prepare for World War II
b)
have countries settle dieputes in nonviolent ways
c)
provide Europe with money to rebuild after the war
d)
create a world army
51.
 Which nation’s legislative body refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
United States
b)
Great Britian
c)
France
d)
Germany
52.
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Some European Nations' boundaries were redrawn
b)
Germany had to claim responsibility for starting World War I
c)
New European Nations were created.
d)
Germany was not to be punished for its role in World War I.
53.
 During World War I, American soldiers received a new nickname. What was this new  nickname for the arriving soldiers?
a)
doughboys
b)
Grunts
c)
GIs
d)
Leathernecks
54.

What is imperialism?

a)

Proud of your heritage or country

b)

Building an army

c)

Seizure of a country from a stronger country

d)

Creating partnerships

55.

What is nationalism?

a)

Being proud of your heritage or country

b)

Creating partnerships

c)

Seizure of country from stronger country

d)

Building an army

56.

Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance or Central Powers?

a)

Russia, France, Great Britain

b)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

c)

Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary

d)

France, Germany, Italy

57.

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?

a)

Russia, Great Britain, France

b)

Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy

c)

Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany

d)

Italy, France, Great Britain

58.

Which country left the Triple Alliance?

a)

Italy

b)

Austria-Hungary

c)

Germany

d)

Belgium

59.

What is militarism?

a)

Building an army

b)

Creating partnerships

c)

Seizure of territory by a stronger country

d)

Proud of your heritage

60.

What was Serbia trying to accomplish for the Slavic people?

a)

A Slavic nation

b)

Slavic independence

c)

Slavic homeland

d)

All of the above

61.

Which country didn't support Serbia and their idea of a Slavic homeland?

a)

Germany

b)

Russia

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

Bosnia

62.

What is No Man's Land?

a)

Land between the opposing trenches

b)

Land used for battlefields

c)

Land used for the bathroom

d)

Land behind the trenches

63.

Which country dropped out of WWI due to their country's revolution?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Russia

d)

Great Britain

64.

What is an armistice?

a)

Agreement to end war

b)

Agreement to continue war

c)

Agreement that Germany caused the war

d)

Agreement that Germany would lose land

65.
What country was neutral at the beginning of the war?
a)
France
b)
United States
c)
Russia
d)
Germany
66.
What new technology sank allied and neutral supply ships?
a)
Dreadnoughts
b)
U-Boats
c)
Airplanes
67.
In what ways did women help with the war effort at home?
a)
Worked in factories and conservation
b)
Joined the Army
c)
Drive tanks and Airplanes 
d)
Join the American Red Cross
68.

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

69.

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

70.

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.

71.

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

72.

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

73.

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

74.

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

75.

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.

76.

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

a)

alliances.

b)

nationalism.

c)

militarism.

d)

communism.

e)

Imperialism.

77.

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.

78.

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

79.

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.

80.
The "spark" that was an immediate cause of World War I was
a)
The sinking of the Lusitania
b)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
c)
Increased nationalism
d)
The Zimmerman Telegram
81.
The Zimmerman Telegram can best be described by which of the following?
a)
Great Britain promised the U.S. that they would help them gain territories in Europe
b)
Mexico vowed to help the U.S.  and the Allies in World War I
c)
Germany asked Mexico to declare war on the U.S. to regain lost territories
d)
Russia withdrew from the war due to the revolution that was occurring in the country
82.
Which of the following was not a MAIN cause of World War I
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Immigration
d)
Nationalism
83.
The U.S. entered World War I in
a)
1918
b)
1914
c)
1917
d)
1920
84.
What was the British ship sunk by Germany, killing over 1,000 passengers?
a)
USS Maine
b)
Titanic
c)
Lusitania
d)
Envoy
85.
In the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was subjected to reparations which are:
a)
Payments made for damage caused during the war
b)
An act on behalf of the League of Nations
c)
An agreement to end all fighting
d)
giving up land previously owned
86.
Who was the last Czar of Russia?
a)
Nicholas II
b)
Lennin
c)
King George
d)
Queen Elizabeth
87.
Who helped the Russian people overthrow the autocratic government of Nicolas II and establish a communist government in the early 1900s?
a)
Joesph Stalin
b)
Vladimir Lennin
c)
Adolf Hitler
d)
Winston Churchill
88.
Who owns farms and factories in a communist country?
a)
Businessmen
b)
The Government
c)
The Church
d)
The army
89.
What was one cause of the Russian Revolution?
a)
The Czar was too smart
b)
People were starving
c)
Russia won too many wars
d)
Russia had too many colonies in Africa
90.

Which nation was not invited to join the League of Nations?

a)

United States

b)

Great Britian

c)

France

d)

Germany

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