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WWI

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What event sparked the beginning of World War I in Europe?
a)
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria
b)
German threats across Europe
c)
The use of chemical weapons by the Germans
2.
Name two of the Central Powers
a)
Great Britain, Italy
b)
Germany, Turkey
c)
Germany, Poland
3.
Name two of the Allied Powers
a)
Great Britain, France
b)
United States, Norway
c)
Spain, Russia
4.
Name two of the new weapons introduced during WWI
a)
The shotgun and the cannon
b)
M16 and missiles
c)
tank and machine gun
5.
Why did many US immigrants support the Central Powers?
a)
They felt sorry for the underdogs. 
b)
They were originally from those countries. 
c)
They didn't like the US and it's Nativists. 
6.
Who was the leader of Germany during WWI?
a)
Adolph Warheim
b)
Kaiser Wilhelm
c)
Kaiser Warheim
7.
What is one economic reason why President Wilson wanted to remain neutral during WWI?
a)
He was not sure which side to support. 
b)
Our factories were making a lot of money supplying both sides with weapons and supplies.
c)
It would cost too much to send troops to Europe
8.
What was the significance of the Lusitania to the United States?
a)
It was President Wilson's favorite ship and the Germans tried to sink it. 
b)
The Germans sunk the British ship Lusitania with Americans on board which helped get us in the war. 
c)
It was carrying gold to help fund the Allies and the Germans sunk it. 
9.
Explain what the Zimmerman Telegram was.
a)
It was a secret message the U.S. intercepted from Germany telling Mexico to attack the U.S. 
b)
It was a message from Germany that admitted that they were losing the war. 
c)
It was a telegram that showed the Central Powers' war plans. 
10.
What were some of the effects of Poison Gas?
a)
Loss of memory, can't speak or hear. 
b)
Knocks out the enemy so they can't fight. 
c)
Watering eyes, vomiting, blindness, breathing problems, death. 
11.
What is the date WWI ended and why is it significant?
a)
Nov. 11 - we now celebrate President's Day on that day. 
b)
Nov. 12 - We made it election day to celebrate democracy. 
c)
Nov. 11 - we honor Veterans of all wars
12.
How did the peace treaty after WWI set up the scenario for WWII 20 years later?
a)
It mocked the Germans for losing and they felt humiliated so they wanted to fight back. 
b)
Hitler felt he had a better war plan than Kaiser Wilhelm did.
c)
It was so harsh that Hitler was able to get the German people to fight back to get their lands and money back. 
13.

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Meiji Restoration

d)

Industrial Revolution

14.

Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.

a)

Treaty of Nanjing

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Treaty of Paris

15.

These weapons fire a very fast stream of bullets for a long time

a)

Machine Guns

b)

Poison Gas

c)

Submarines

d)

Tanks

16.
Mexico would gain the southwestern U.S. if they attack the U.S. for Germany
a)
Zimmerman Letter
b)
Sussex Pledge
c)
Espionage Act
d)
Schenck v. United States
17.
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
18.
An agreement between two or more countries to give other people help if needed is 
a)
a treaty
b)
an alliance
c)
a partnership
d)
a friendship
19.
Imperialism created overseas colonies which 
a)
did not require a large navy to protect
b)
the major powers traded with each other
c)
caused nothing but problems for the home countries
d)
gave raw materials and provided markets for the home countries
20.
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
21.
What was the name of the British passenger boat that was sunk by German U-Boats?
a)
U.S.S. Maine
b)
Lusitania
c)
U.S.S. Admiral
d)
the Titanic
22.
Germany's willingness to attack any ship it deems a possible threat
a)
Lusitania
b)
sunken ship
c)
unrestricted submarine warfare
d)
u-boat
23.

World War 1 took place from:

a)
b)
c)
24.

World War 1 took place in:

a)
b)
c)
25.

True or False: People thought this would be a short and easy war.

a)
b)
c)
26.

Soldiers mainly fought from:

a)
b)
c)
27.

America got involved in the war when Germany sank the:

a)
b)
c)
28.

This was the treaty that finally ended World War 1:

a)
b)
c)
29.

Who was the President during World War 1?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

Teddy Roosevelt

d)

Franklin Roosevelt

30.

Who said, "The world must be made safe for democracy"?

a)

Woodrow Wilson

b)

Ulysses S. Grant

c)

Theodore Roosevelt

d)

Barack Obama

31.
Which of the following countries was not an Allied Power in World War 1?
a)
Germany and Italy
b)
the United States and France
c)
Britain and France
d)
Germany and Austria-Hungary
32.
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
33.

9) WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:

a)

Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary's land.

b)

Serbia burned their flag.

c)

Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.

d)

The Lusitania was sunk.

34.
According to Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was
a)
to remove threat of future wars.
b)
to prevent nuclear proliferation.
c)
to help the US gain more territories.
d)
to help promote prohibition in other countries.
35.
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
a)
the Maine
b)
The Titanic
c)
The Lusitania
d)
The Queen Mary
36.

Which area was called the "powder keg" of Europe and was the place where World War I began?

a)

Balkans

b)

Gallipoli

c)

Western Front

d)

Ottoman Empire

37.

What was the Zimmermann 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

38.
Payments for war damages were known as
a)
nationalism
b)
separatism.
c)
reparations.
d)
retaliations.
39.
What event led Great Britain to declare war on Germany?
a)
The Germans sank British supply boats
b)
The Germans sank American ships
c)
Germany invaded Russia
d)
Germany invaded Belgium 
40.
Why did many Americans not want to sign the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
It forced us to join the League of Nations
b)
It forced us to ally with Germany
c)
It forced us to sell supplies to Russia
d)
It forced us to fight against John Cena in the Wrestlemania
41.

Which of the following is the best example of imperialism?

a)

France building a powerful navy

b)

England's alliance with France

c)

German schools teaching English

d)

England and Germany competing for colonies

42.

What was the name of the new style of warfare during World War I?

a)

tank warfare

b)

plane warfare

c)

train warfare

d)

trench warfare

43.

What is one thing that happens during "total war"?

a)

Armies use ancient weapons.

b)

Families ration their food supplies.

c)

The president leads the military.

d)

Soldiers attend universities for free.

44.

Which of the following did armies use for the first time during World War I?

a)

submarines and tanks

b)

horses and tanks

c)

trains and cars

d)

horses and submarines

45.

Which treaty ended World War I?

a)

The Treaty of Paris

b)

The Treaty of Versailles

c)

The Armistice of Versailles

d)

The Treaty of World Powers

46.
World War 1 took place between what years?
a)
1939 - 1945
b)
1915 - 1920
c)
1914 - 1918
d)
1899 - 1914
47.
A belief that a country should have a strong military and use it to gain power
a)
Imperialism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Isolationism
d)
Militarism
48.
The spark that ignited World War 1 
a)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
b)
Germany attacking Belgium
c)
Russian support of Serbia
d)
The sinking of the Lusitania
49.
More land, more money, more power
a)
Nationalism
b)
Isolationism
c)
Imperialism
d)
Militarism
50.
Gavrilo Prinicip
a)
Was a German commander in the Battle of the Somme
b)
Was the Archduke of Austria-Hungary
c)
Was a Russian spy
d)
Was a Serbian Nationalist who assassinated the Archduke of Austria-Hungary
51.
Nationalism is best described as
a)
the desire for more land and power
b)
extreme or intense patriotism
c)
the build up of a large military force
d)
the desire to team up with other nations
52.
The U.S.'s policy regarding the war in 1914 
a)
Imperialism
b)
Isolationism
c)
Militarism
d)
None of these
53.
Which continent did World War 1 take place on?
a)
Africa
b)
North America
c)
Europe
d)
Asia
54.
Which of the following events helped change the U.S.'s policy on World War 1?
a)
French armies defeated Germany's forces in Belgium
b)
Italy joined the side of the Allies
c)
Great Britain asked the U.S. to help
d)
German u-boats sank three U.S. trade ships
55.
Which country did Germany secretly ask to attack the U.S.?
a)
Canada
b)
Mexico
c)
Spain
d)
Russia
56.
1,198 people including 128 Americans were killed by which event?
a)
Invasion of Belgium
b)
Bombing of Sarajevo
c)
The Serbian Revolt
d)
The sinking of the Lusitania
57.
The discovery of this document helped change the U.S. policy on WW1 in 1917.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Zorich Paper
c)
Zimmerman Telegram
d)
Schifflein Plan
58.
The United States joined World War 1 in
a)
1914
b)
1915
c)
1916
d)
1917
59.
World War 1 officially began in 
a)
1914
b)
1915
c)
1916
d)
1917
60.
Which of the following belong to the Central Powers?
a)
Russia
b)
France
c)
Belgium
d)
Austria-Hungary
61.
The two opposing sides in World War 1 
a)
Axis and Allies
b)
Central and Allied
c)
East and West
d)
Good and Bad
62.
What event in Sarajevo ignited the Great War?
a)
A choice presented to Serbia in response to royal murder
b)
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie
c)
Austria’s denial of Serbia offer and terms of war on Serbia
d)
Russia's mobilization of troops along the Austrian border.
63.
What did the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?
a)
Britain’s policy to sink ships in German water, no warning!
b)
German policy to sink ships in British water without warning
c)
The U.S. warning of warfare the central powers could expect.
d)
German decision to focus resources on water around Europe.
64.
Which nation’s actions caused the United States to fight in World War I?
a)
Russia
b)
Mexico
c)
Germany
d)
Austria-Hungary
65.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
a)
Left a legacy of hatred in the hearts of the German people.
b)
It stabilized the German economy.
c)
It left Germany in the same state as it was before the war.
d)
It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation.
66.
What action on November 11, 1918, brought World War I to and end?
a)
An armistice was signed
b)
A surrender was given
c)
A propaganda campaign was waged.
d)
The allies won a major battle.
67.
What impact did the war have on the economy of Europe?
a)
It drained the treasuries of Europe
b)
It enriched the treasuries of Allied Powers
c)
It speeded the industrialization of Europe.
d)
It gave women an opportunity to become heads of companies.
68.
Who was the President during World War 1?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Willy Wonka
d)
Franklin Roosevelt
69.
World War 1 was also known as the:
a)
The War to end all wars
b)
The War between the states
c)
the Great War
d)
Both a and c
70.
World War started in _______ in 1914.
a)
Australia
b)
Europe
c)
South America 
d)
Antarctica
71.
Formal friendship between nations are called:
a)
treaties
b)
alliances
c)
clubs
d)
democracies
72.
Which of the following countries was not an Allied Power in World War 1?
a)
Germany and Italy
b)
the United States and France
c)
Britain and France
d)
Germany and Austria-Hungary
73.
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
74.
10)  At the beginning of WWI, the U.S. was neutral, which means
a)
We did not choose sides.
b)
We helped Europe.
c)
We gave both sides money.
d)
Both B and C
75.
Most of the fighting in Europe took place in...
a)
muddy trenches
b)
the air
c)
deserts
d)
the lunch room
76.
14)  The Treaty of Versailles required ____________ to admit that they had started the war and to pay back the Allies the amount of 32 billion dollars.
a)
Russia
b)
The U.S.
c)
Germany
d)
Georgia
77.
Having pride in your country is known as
a)
militarism
b)
nationalism
c)
imperalism
d)
alliances
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.
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
a)
the Maine
b)
The Titanic
c)
The Lusitania
d)
The Queen Mary
80.
What action on November 11, 1918, brought World War I to and end?
a)
An armistice was signed
b)
A surrender was given
c)
A propaganda campaign was waged.
d)
The allies won a major battle.
81.
Which of these is a type of fighting used in World War One?
a)
Trench Warfare
b)
Atomic Bomb
c)
Guerilla Warfare
d)
No-Man's Land
82.
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
83.
Payments for war damages were known as
a)
nationalism
b)
separatism.
c)
reparations.
d)
retaliations.
84.
Which country switched alliances in 1915 and joined the Allies?
a)
Italy 
b)
Germany
c)
Austria-Hungary
d)
Cuba
85.

World War 1 began in which year?

a)

1914

b)

1915

c)

1916

d)

1918

86.

Who was president of the United States during World War 1?

a)

George W. Bush

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

George Washington

d)

Abraham Lincoln

87.

The United States joined which side at the beginning of the war?

a)

Allies

b)

Central

c)

None they remained Neutral

88.

What year did World War 1 end?

a)

1914

b)

1915

c)

1916

d)

1918

89.

President Wilson's created the 14 Points to

a)

Promote peace.

b)

Punish Germany.

c)

End the War.

90.

The "Big Four" consisted of leaders from which countries? (Select all)

a)

United States

b)

Britain

c)

France

d)

Italy

e)

Russia

91.

The main causes of World War 1:

a)

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

b)

Money, Alliances, Imperialism, Nativism

c)

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nativism

92.

What events lead America to join the War?

a)

Trench Warfare and Chemical Warfare

b)

The DeLome Letter and Assassination of Franz Ferdiand

c)

Sinking of the Lusitania and Zimmerman Note

93.

Why didn't America join the League of Nations?

a)

Because Wilson did not agree to the terms of the treaty.

b)

Because American wanted to stay out of European issues.

c)

Because America was no longer allies with Europe.

d)

Because Wilson did not like how it was written.

94.

Returning land formerly owned by Mexico back to Mexico if they joined an alliance with Germany was part of the

a)

German Armistice

b)

Mexico-Germany Compromise

c)

Zimmerman Note

95.

An armistice is when a countries agree to stop fighting; or, they declare a truce between the countries.

a)

True

b)

False

96.
Which nation is part of the Balkans?
a)
Britain
b)
Serbia
c)
France
d)
Russia
97.
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
a)
King of Germany
b)
Prime Minister of Britain
c)
Czar of Russia
d)
Assassin who murdered the Heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
98.
On which date was Francis Ferdinand and his wife murdered?
a)
July 28th 1914
b)
August 1st 1914
c)
August 3rd 1914
d)
June 28th 1914
99.
All of the following were members of the Triple Entente EXCEPT:
a)
France
b)
Russia
c)
Germany
d)
Great Britain
100.
When did Austria - Hungary declare war on Serbia?
a)
December 7th 1941
b)
June 28th 1914
c)
July 28th 1914
d)
August 1st 1914
101.
When Germany invaded France, which neutral nation did they have to go through?
a)
Sweden
b)
Italy
c)
Greece
d)
Belgium
102.
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
103.
President Wilson's fourteen points 
a)
initiated U.S. involvement in World War I
b)
laid out his goals for peace
c)
ended World War I
d)
made Germany to accept blame for the war
104.
Which of the following is a reason why the U.S. did not want to join the League of Nations?
a)
There was fear that it would get the U.S. involved in another war
b)
Germany  was allowed into the League of Nations
c)
The League of Nations would be too costly for Americans
d)
The U.S. was pre-occupied with difficulties at home.
105.
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
106.
The land in between trenches is known as
a)
No Man's Land
b)
Dead Space
c)
The Danger Zone
d)
Barbed Wire Zone
107.
What was the name of the British passenger boat that was sunk by German U-Boats?
a)
U.S.S. Maine
b)
Lusitania
c)
U.S.S. Admiral
d)
the Titanic
108.
What style of fighting came to dominate the Western Front?
a)
Blitzkrieg
b)
Trench warfare
c)
Fast attacks with tanks
d)
Guerrilla warfare
109.
The 1919 treaty that ended WW1
a)
Reparations
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Reparations
d)
Treaty of Versailles 
110.
Why did the U.S. sell war bonds during the war?
a)
To control wages and prices
b)
To raise money for the war
c)
To rally support for the war
d)
To conserve scarce resources
111.
The U.S. entered World War I in
a)
1918
b)
1914
c)
1917
d)
1920
112.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations? 
a)
to govern Germany after the war 
b)
to help secure capitalism in Europe
c)
to prevent future conflicts through negotiations and settlements 
d)
to insure US trading rights 
113.
Which word means to stop fighting?
a)
nationalism
b)
isolationism
c)
armistice
d)
rationing
114.
Who gained the right to vote during the 1920s
a)
African American men
b)
All women
c)
Europeans
d)
Native American women
115.

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

116.

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.

117.

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.

118.

What was one cause of World War I?

a)

Germany sank the Lusitania

b)

The Austria-Hungarian heir to the throne was assassinated

c)

Germany asked Mexico to join the Central Powers

119.

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.

120.

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

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