WorksheetsWorld War I
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which concept is represented in these World War I recruiting posters?
Justice
Diversity
Nationalism
Humanism
Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Invasion of Poland by Germany
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Use of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
One goal of the League of Nations was to
Promote diplomacy instead of war.
Stimulate the economy of Europe
Bring World War I to an end
Encourage a strong alliance system
The term militarism can best be defined as
Buildup of armaments in preparation for war
Loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
Avoidance of military involvement in civil wars
Control of territories for economic and political gain
Which area of Europe was known as the “Powder Keg” of Europe prior to the outbreak of World War I?
A
B
C
D
What was a major cause of World War I?
Rebellions in colonial lands of Africa and Asia
Expansion of communism into Western Europe
Militarism in the nations of Europe
Inability of the League of Nations to keep the peace
Many historians believe that the harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to
Italy’s unification
Turkey’s modernization
Revolutions in Russia
World War II
Which headline took place FIRST?
A
B
C
D
What was the area in between trenched called during WWI?
The great soldier zone
The Dead Zone
No man's land
No tolerance land
Who won WWI?
Allies in 1918
Central Powers in 1917
Allies in 1917
Central Powers and Neutral Powers in 1918
Which of the following technologies were developed during WWI?
Napalm
Gas mask
Ironclad ships
tanks
Which country was not a member of the Triple Entente in 1914?
USA
Russia
France
Britain
World War I was also known as…
The War of Verdun
The Kaiser’s War
The War to End all Wars
The European Front
What treaty marked the end of WWI?
Sykes-Picot
Versailles
Brest-Litvosk
Ghent
In World War I, which country did Germany declare war on first?
USA
England
Russia
France
Where was Archduke Ferdinand assassinated?
Berlin
London
Venice
Sarajevo
What year did the United States join the war?
1914
1915
1916
1917
Which country was forced to accept the War Guilt Clause at the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
Russia
France
Italy
What does the acronym MAIN mean?
Military Authorization Identification Number
Mid-America Industrial Network
Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Military And Industrial Needs
What peace treaty did Lenin sign to end the war with Germany?
Sykes-Picot
Versailles
Brest-Litvosk
Ghent
