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WW1

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 4hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was president during WWI?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Theodore Roosevelt
d)
Donald Trump
2.
Who were the countries fighting for the ally powers?
a)
France, Belgium, Alaska, Mexico
b)
Iraq, Iran, India, Greece
c)
France, Belgium, Great Britain, Russia, Serbia
d)
Central Powers
3.
What was the name of Austria Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire?
a)
Central Powers
b)
Allies
4.
What was the name of Austria Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire?
a)
Central Powers
b)
Allies
5.
What was the name of the British passenger ship that was sank by the Germans?
a)
The Titanic
b)
The Carnival Cruise Ship
c)
Lusitania
d)
The World Ship
6.
In what year did WW! start
a)
1912
b)
1914
c)
1916
d)
1920
7.
What year did WW1 end?
a)
1930
b)
1919
c)
1918
d)
1900
8.
What caused the US to enter the war?
a)
Army tanks being blown up
b)
US soldiers being killed
c)
US ships being sank
d)
Germany assassinated our president
9.
What were the submarines called that were used by Germany?
a)
W Boats
b)
U Boats
c)
Tanks
d)
Missiles
10.
Which side did the US support?
a)
Central Powers
b)
Allies
11.
Who sank the British Passenger ship?
a)
Belgium
b)
Russia
c)
Germany
d)
US
12.

Why were tensions heightened among countries in Europe after 1900?

a)

Socialists had seized power

b)

Some nations refused to trade with each other.

c)

Nations began mobilizing for war

d)

People were joining the Black Hand.

13.

How did Serbia anger Austria-Hungary?

a)

mobilized troops along Austria's border.

b)

promised to support Germany's interests.

c)

tried to form an independent state

d)

developed imperialist ambitions

14.

Which nations were the first to get involved in the initial conflict between Serbia and Austria-Hungary?

a)

Italy and Bulgaria

b)

United States and Britain

c)

France and Belgium

d)

Germany and Russia

15.

Initially, how was the war effort on the Western Front characterized?

a)

slow but steady advancement of the German army on the ground.

b)

trench warfare that kept both sides in the same positions for four years.

c)

decisive victories by the French army and swift retreat of German forces.

d)

innovative strategies that used new technologies available to both armies.

16.

As the war progressed, why did both the Allied Powers and the Central Powers seek new allies?

a)

get more money and supplies.

b)

expand their colonial empires

c)

pave the way for peace negotiations.

d)

open new avenues for commerce.

17.

What was the primary reason Civil war broke out in Russia after World War I?

a)

many people opposed the Bolshevik government.

b)

the Bolsheviks did not fulfill their promises.

c)

foreign troops remained on Russian soil.

d)

Lenin acquired too much territory in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.

18.

What complicated the negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference?

a)

Russia's refusal to attend the talks.

b)

territorial disputes among the Big Three

c)

Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points

d)

Germany's refusal to pay for the war.

19.

Why was Germany especially opposed to Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

forced Germany to reduce the size of its army and navy.

b)

returned the territories of Alsace and Lorraine to France.

c)

awarded sections of eastern Germany to the new Polish state.

d)

held Germany (and Austria) responsible for the war and required reparations

20.

Which of the following were causes of WW1?

a)

Militarism, Alliances,

b)

Imperialism, Nationalism

c)

Economics, Isolationsim

d)

Alliances, Nationalism

21.

What was the immediate cause of WW1?

a)

Assassination of Woodrow Wilson

b)

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

c)

Assassination of Gavriel Princip

d)

Assassination of JFK

22.

The use of the Machine Gun in WW1 led to a stale mate which created what type of warfare?

a)

Field Ops

b)

Bench Warfare

c)

Trench Warfare

d)

Suicide Squads

23.

Condition soldiers would get from standing in water too long.

a)

stench foot

b)

trench foot

c)

ingrown toe nails

d)

gang green

24.

What is the space between the trenches called?

a)

dead zone

b)

every man's land

c)

no man's land

d)

out of bounds

25.

At the beginning of WW1 Belgium was...

a)

a neutral country

b)

an aggressive country

c)

the most dangerous country in the world

d)

a German supporter.

26.

The United States practiced what policy at the beginning of WW1?

a)

Communism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Isolationism

d)

Imperialism

27.

After the central powers lost WW1, Germans were forced to take responsibility for all of the damages by signing what treaty?

a)

The Treaty of Nanjing

b)

The Treaty of WW1

c)

The Treaty of Versailles

d)

The treaty of Paris

28.

This image is an example of WW1...

a)

Advertisement

b)

News Article

c)

Famous Art

d)

Propaganda

29.

What ship was sunk by the Germans to bring the U.S into the war?

a)

USS Maine

b)

Lusitania

c)

Mayflower

d)

USS Eisenhower

30.
A major reason the U.S. entered WWI was to
a)
maintain freedom of the seas
b)
stop impressment of U.S. sailors
c)
protect U.S. cities from foreign attacks
d)
counter a German invasion of Latin America
31.
What was a major reason the United States entered WWI (1917)?
a)
the Japanese had occupied Manchuria.
b)
foreign troops had landed on American soil
c)
the Austro-Hungarian Empire had invaded Belgium.
d)
Germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
32.
A major reason the U.S. entered WWI was to
a)
gain additional colonial possessions
b)
react to the bombing of Pearl Harbor
c)
safeguard freedom of the seas for the U.S.
d)
honor prewar commitments to its military allies
33.
What was the goal of the League of Nations?
a)
to redraw boundaries
b)
to punish Germany
c)
to spread capitalism
d)
to preserve peace
34.

The _________ front was 350 miles of trench

a)

long

b)

western

c)

no mans land

d)

none of the above

35.

Who were the Allies?

a)

United States

b)

Germany

c)

Great Britain

d)

Russia

36.

Who was America's president during WWI?

a)

Donald Trump

b)

George Washington

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

Abraham Lincoln

37.
a)
Enlist in the Military
b)
Dehumanize the Enemy
c)
Produce or Conserve Resources
d)
Finance the War
38.
At the beginning of WWI, President Woodrow Wilson believed that the United States should...
a)
send troops to Europe
b)
support Germany
c)
support Great Britain
d)
remain neutral
39.

What was an effect of trench warfare on WWI?

a)

It made the war end quicker because of stalemates

b)

It caused the war to last longer due to constant stalemates

c)

It created a new form of transportation for the 20th century

d)

No weapons were invented for the war because it was such a good strategy

40.
President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points
were intended to
a)
make the United States, Great Britain, and France into leading world powers 
b)
redistribute Germany's colonies among the Allied nations
c)
prevent future wars
d)
punish Germany for causing World War I
41.
What nation did not sign the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
United States 
d)
Germany
42.
Serbia, Russia, France, and Great Britain were the ____________ Powers during WWI.
a)
Central
b)
Axis
c)
Combined
d)
Allied
43.
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
a)
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers
b)
the enter on the side of the Central Powers
c)
to remain militarily and politically neutral
d)
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials
44.

What is Propaganda?

a)

A prop that is used in the war

b)

Illustrations that influence people to be apart or support the war

c)

Illustrations that influence you to just think a certain way

d)

Are illustrations of war

45.
which country sent the Zimmerman Note?
a)
Britain
b)
America
c)
France 
d)
Germany
46.
Who introduced the deadliest weapons to WWI?
a)
Britain
b)
Germany
c)
America
d)
France
47.
What Treaty Ended WWI?
a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Olive Branch Petition
d)
League of Nations
48.
What was created by Woodrow Wilson to help maintain peace?
a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
League of Nations
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Woodrow Wilson did not suggest anything he was against peace
49.
What was America's position on WWI?
a)
To get fully involved
b)
They were a part of the alliance so they jumped right in
c)
They remained Neutral
d)
They didn't know anything about  the war
50.
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
51.
What was the Zimmerman Note?
a)
The German policy of attacking all ships entering or leaving Britain
b)
Wilson's speech concerning why the U.S  should enter WWI
c)
A proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territory
d)
a note left behind by a Serbian Nationalist in Austria-Hungary
52.
The U.S. entered World War I in
a)
1918
b)
1914
c)
1917
d)
1920
53.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points is best described as...

a)

An economic policy

b)

WWI treaty

c)

Proposal for world/international peace

d)

A declaration of war

54.

WWI took place between 1914-____________.

a)

1917

b)

1919

c)

1920

d)

1918

55.
Which German action angered Americans?
a)
unrestricted submarine warfare
b)
the sinking of the Titanic
c)
imperialism in Africa
d)
creating the League of Nations
56.
What was the nickname given to WW1?
a)
The Great War
b)
World War Premier
c)
The First World War
d)
War 1
57.
Damages from the war are known as this.
a)
Reparations
b)
Repayments
c)
Repair
d)
Rations
58.
This is the term for a contest for colonies which occurred during the late 19th Century amongst European nations and America.
a)
Imperialism
b)
Protectorate
c)
Militarism
d)
Alliance Systems
59.
What is nationalism?
a)
Extreme pride or devotion that people feel for their country or culture
b)
Quest for colonial empires
c)
Policy of military preparedness and building up weapons
d)
 policy of not being  involved incolved in the affairs of other nations 
60.
Which country pulled out of WWI because they were dealing with a Bolshevik (communist) uprising?
a)
Russia
b)
Ukraine
c)
Soviet Union
d)
Yugoslavia
61.
Why were tensions in Europe so high in the early 1900s?
a)
Socialists were taking over
b)
Nations were mobilizing for war
c)
Terrorism became very common
d)
Nations were refusing to trade with one another
62.

How many things did Woodrow Wilson want included in the peace treaty of WWI?

a)

14

b)

18

c)

21

d)

12

63.

Which of the following weapons contributed most to the stalemate on the Western Front during World War 1?

a)

Tank

b)

Automatic machine gun

c)

Airplane

d)

Rifle

64.

Who were the KEY members of the ORIGINAL Triple Entente

a)

France

b)

Italy

c)

Russia

d)

Great Britain

e)

U.S.

65.

Select ALL of the causes of WW1

a)

Militarism in Europe

b)

Alliances between European Nations

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

e)

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

66.

Select ALL of the causes of WW1

a)

Militarism in Europe

b)

Alliances between European Nations

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

e)

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

67.

What side was known as the “reds” during the Russian Revolution?

a)

Democrats

b)

Communists

c)

Royalists

d)

Capitalists

68.

Select ALL of the causes of WW1

a)

Militarism in Europe

b)

Alliances between European Nations

c)

Nationalism

d)

Imperialism

e)

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

69.

Which of these is traditionally given as a cause of WW1?

a)

pacifism

b)

socialism

c)

capitalism

d)

nationalism

70.
M.A.I.N. is a way to remember the causes of war. The "A" stands for...
a)
armistance
b)
armany
c)
alliances
d)
Aryan Brotherhood
71.
What is nationalism?
a)
Shame for past transgressions
b)
An agreement based on mutual benefit
c)
Irrational hatred toward a specific group of people
d)
Pride in one's country or people
72.
The Allies and Central Powers are examples of which MAIN cause?
a)
Alliances
b)
Nationalism
c)
Imperialism
d)
Militarism
73.

What was 1 of the major causes of WW1?

a)

Militarism

b)

total war

c)

supplies

d)

soldiers

74.
The acronym that helps you to remember the causes of World War I is
a)
ALIVE
b)
POTUS
c)
BANANAS
d)
MAIN
75.
The acronym that helps you to remember the causes of World War I is
a)
ALIVE
b)
POTUS
c)
BANANAS
d)
MAIN
76.

Which of the causes of WWI does this picture represent

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

77.

Which of the causes of WWI does this picture represent?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Militarism

78.
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
a)
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers
b)
the enter on the side of the Central Powers
c)
to remain militarily and politically neutral
d)
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials
79.
Which country switched alliances in 1915 and joined the Allies?
a)
Italy 
b)
Germany
c)
Austria-Hungary
d)
Cuba
80.
An arms race is...
a)
Controlling another country
b)
Making the military stronger
c)
Pride for your country
d)
Competing to build more weapons
81.
ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause. Governments often released censored information to maintain morale and support for their war effort.
a)
Allainces
b)
Lusitania
c)
Total War
d)
Propaganda
82.
An agreement to stop fighting.
a)
Armistice
b)
Allainces
c)
Militarism
d)
Rationing
83.
An agreement to stop fighting.
a)
Armistice
b)
Allainces
c)
Militarism
d)
Rationing
84.
Pride in one's nation
a)
Nationalism
b)
Militarism
c)
Kaiser
d)
Propaganda
85.
the policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war
a)
Nationalism
b)
Stalemate
c)
Militarism
86.
All men from ages 21-30 to register for the military draft.
a)
Draft
b)
Selective Service Act   
c)
Liberty Bonds
87.
a law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military
a)
Draft
b)
Selective Service Act   
c)
Stalemate
88.
people who refuse to fight in any war because they think war is evil
a)
Militarism
b)
Czar
c)
Pacifists
89.
By buying bonds, U.S. citizens were lending money to the government to pay for the war. 
a)
Liberty Bonds
b)
Propaganda
c)
Pacifists
90.

What kind of new weapons were used during the war?

a)

poison gas

b)

swords

c)

submarines

d)

horses

e)

tanks

91.

How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany?

a)

divided Germany into four colonies

b)

took away German territory in Spain and Britain

c)

forced Germany to accept blame for the war and to pay reparations

d)

Germany was not punished

92.

Which country dropped out of the war early due to a revolution back at home?

a)

USA

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Russia

93.

Why was nationalism a cause of the war?

a)

major European nations wanted to be the most powerful

b)

major European nations wanted to live in peace with other countries

c)

major European nations wanted all the countries to have equal power

94.

Why did nations get involved in imperialism?

a)

to improve their governments and politics

b)

to get rid of absolute monarchs

c)

to get natural resources cheaply for their factories

95.
Law during World War One that limited freedom of speech?
a)
Selective Service Act
b)
War Powers Act
c)
Espionage Act
96.
Who led American forces during World War One? Turned men into soldiers
a)
John J Pershing
b)
Alvin York
c)
Omar Bradley
d)
Dwight Eisinhower
97.
Who led American forces during World War One? Turned men into soldiers
a)
John J Pershing
b)
Alvin York
c)
Omar Bradley
d)
Dwight Eisinhower
98.

During times of war what is the "home front"?

a)

The site of military action and where major battles are conducted.

b)

Location where troops are loaded on to carrier ships along with supplies.

c)

The civilian population and their activities. Any aspect of wartime life.

d)

"Safe zone" from enemy attack. Usually reserved for elderly, women, and children to escape conflict.

99.

To raise money to pay for the war, the government began selling

a)

Comic books and board games

b)

Radios and televisions

c)

Shares in common stock

d)

Victory Bonds and Liberty Bonds

100.

During times of war what is the "home front"?

a)

The site of military action and where major battles are conducted.

b)

Location where troops are loaded on to carrier ships along with supplies.

c)

The civilian population and their activities. Any aspect of wartime life.

d)

"Safe zone" from enemy attack. Usually reserved for elderly, women, and children to escape conflict.

101.

The nation's first formal government propaganda agency

a)

Campaign to Promote Public Awareness

b)

Selective Services Agency

c)

Committee on Public Information

d)

Posters, Banners, and Flyers Board

102.
What are the name of the acts that made it illegal to criticize the U.S. involvement in the war or encourage draft resisters
a)
Espionage and Sedition Acts
b)
Treaty of Versailles and the Fourteen Points
c)
the Yalta Agreement and the Treaty of Versailles
d)
The Espionage Act and the Fourteen Points
103.
What are the name of the acts that made it illegal to criticize the U.S. involvement in the war or encourage draft resisters
a)
Espionage and Sedition Acts
b)
Treaty of Versailles and the Fourteen Points
c)
the Yalta Agreement and the Treaty of Versailles
d)
The Espionage Act and the Fourteen Points

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