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Grade 10 history: World War 1

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An intense love for one's country, "super patriotism" is also called extreme....

a)

optimism

b)

nationalism

c)

dynamism

d)

jingoism

2.

The countries of Great Britain, France, and Russia formed an alliance called....

a)

the Tripe Entente

b)

the Triple Alliance

c)

the Triple Threat

d)

the Triple Empire

3.

Ruler of Great Britain who entered into the Triple Entente.

a)

King William I

b)

King Louis XIV

c)

King Leopold I

d)

King George V

4.

At the time of the Triple Entente, France was led by Prime Minister...

a)

Clemenceau

b)

Churchill

c)

Hindenburg

d)

Lloyd

5.

At the time of the Triple Entente, Russia was led by...

a)

Lenin

b)

Joseph Stalin

c)

Czar Alexander I

d)

Czar Nicolas II

6.

What two countries entered into the Triple Alliance?

a)

Germany and Austria-Hungary

b)

Germany and Russia

c)

England and France

d)

Russia and Germany

7.

Who was the leader of Germany at the time of the Triple Alliance?

a)

Kaiser Wilhelm II

b)

Emperor Emanuel II

c)

Czar Nicholas I

d)

Adolf Hitler

8.

Who was the ruler of Austria-Hungary at the time of the Triple Alliance?

a)

Franz Josef

b)

Franz Ferdinand

c)

Wilhelm I

d)

Emanuel II

9.

One of the major causes of World War 1 was unrest (anger) in this part of the world, which felt abused being under the rule of Austria-Hungary. This part of the world is...

a)

the Balkans

b)

the New World

c)

Latin America

d)

the Third World

10.

What did people in the Balkans want to do?

a)

unite the Slavic people and create a "greater Serbia"

b)

defend Ethiopia against Italy's invasion

c)

unite and join the Triple Entente

d)

create an empire that would compete with Germany

11.

On June 28, 1914, a man was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia, creating the spark that started World War 1. Who was this man and why was he important?

a)

Father Franz Joseph, who was the leader of the Hungarian church

b)

Czar Nicholas II, who was the ruler of Russia

c)

Archduke Emanuel, who was leader of the Austrian military

d)

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who was heir to the throne of Austria

12.

What was the name of the man who shot Franz Ferdinand?

a)

Gregori Pranz

b)

Gavrillo Princip

c)

Gabriel Portillo

d)

Gaspar Pravanyi

13.

When Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot by a Serbian nationalist, it set in motion several events based on the old alliances. What happened first?

a)

Austria declared war on Serbia

b)

Hungary declared war on Austria

c)

Serbia declared war on Germany

d)

Austria declared war on Great Britain

14.

After Austria declared war on Serbia, this country came into the war to help Serbia.

a)

France

b)

Hungary

c)

Russia

d)

Germany

15.

After Russia entered the war to help Serbia, this country sided with Austria and entered the war against Russia.

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Great Britain

d)

Finland

16.

After Germany declared war on Russia, this country was obligated to get into the war to help Russia.

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Austria

d)

Serbia

17.

This country entered into World War 1 because it was an ally of France.

a)

Great Britain

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

18.

What do you call the area of conflict where two military forces meet to fight?

a)

the front

b)

no man's land

c)

trenches

d)

potter's field

19.

What did Germany hope to accomplish by its "Schlieffen Plan"?

a)

to quickly take over France and western Europe and then fight Russia, avoiding a two front war

b)

to quickly take over France and then use the French coastline to fight the war only at sea

c)

to avoid fighting in western Europe and concentrate on an eventual war with the US

d)

to bring the war to a quick end by diplomatic means, convincing Serbia to become part of Austria

20.

During World War 1, the "western front" (area of conflict) was located mostly in the country of...

a)

German

b)

Italy

c)

Russia

d)

France

21.

The area between two armies, where neither army is in control, is called...

a)

the front

b)

no man's land

c)

trenches

d)

peace zone

22.

Why would a nation want to avoid a two front war?

a)

it puts enormous strain on the nation's resources (people, weapons, etc.)

b)

it tends to create more bad feelings among nations after the war ends

c)

it violates the terms that were agreed to in the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance

d)

it tends to lead to civil war within a nation as citizens divide their loyalties among the fronts

23.

__________________________is a type of military conflict where each army digs long deep holes as a defense against the enemy. These long pits can stretch for many miles and make it nearly impossible for either army to move forward.

a)

No man's land

b)

Trench warfare

c)

Two front war

d)

Civil war

24.

This image shows a type of fighting that was used during much of World War 1. What is it called?

a)

boardwalk battle

b)

no man's land

c)

trench warfare

d)

a front

25.

How were trenches made?

a)

they were created by erosion

b)

they were dug by soldiers

c)

they were caves

d)

they were unused cemeteries

26.

Which of these were risks of living in the trenches? Check all that apply.

a)

The trenches were dirty and could have rats, lice, frogs, and other pests.

b)

Pests spread disease among soldiers.

c)

Trenches could fill with rain and mud, and could get very cold.

d)

Soldiers could get frostbite, freeze, or get an infection called Trench Foot.

e)

Trenches made soldiers more exposed to enemy gunshots or attacks'.

27.

As World War 1 began, the Triple Alliance (bad guys) became known as....

a)

the Central Powers

b)

the Axis Powers

c)

the Eastern Alliance

d)

the Central Empire

28.

Choose ALL the countries that were part of the Central Powers.

a)

Germany

b)

Austria-Hungary

c)

Turkey and Bulgaria

d)

Italy

e)

United States

29.

As World War 1 began, the Triple Entente (the good guys) became known as...

a)

the Allied Powers, or the Allies

b)

the Western Powers, or the West

c)

the Entente Powers

d)

the Western Entente, or the Entente

30.

Check all countries that were members of the Allied Powers.

a)

Great Britain & France

b)

Spain & Portugal

c)

Russia & Italy

d)

Denmark & Norway

e)

Germany & Hungary

31.

In April 1917, what big development occurred in World War 1?

a)

Germany surrendered.

b)

The US joined the war.

c)

The US declared neutrality.

d)

Germany invaded the US.

32.

When World War 1 began, the United States followed a policy by which they did not take sides with either group. What is the word for this policy?

a)

neutrality

b)

impartiality

c)

appeasement

d)

passivity

33.

World War 1 was also known as "The Great War." How many nations were involved in it?

a)

fewer than ten

b)

more than fifty

c)

more than one hundred

d)

eight

34.

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

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

William Howard Taft

d)

Harry S Truman

35.

Why was it hard for the US to remain neutral in World War 1? Check all that apply.

a)

the US had many links with Britain (language, history, culture)

b)

the US had trade with, and loans to, the Allies

c)

anger toward Germany for submarine warfare and based on propaganda

d)

the US shared a religious background with many European countries, including Germany

e)

most Americans were eager to fight in a war in order to gain additional territory in Europe

36.

Information that is published, distributed, and used to make people feel a certain way (especially during war) is called..

a)

propaganda

b)

sermonising

c)

raillery

d)

frontage

37.

The image above is an example of...

a)

propaganda

b)

trench warfare

c)

no man's land

d)

neutrality

38.

This word was a nickname for US soldiers in World War 1.

a)

banshees

b)

rebels

c)

doughboys

d)

raiders

39.

On May 7, 1915, this ship was sunk by German submarines.

a)

Titanic

b)

Lusitania

c)

Maine

d)

Sequoia

40.

In 1916, Woodrow Wilson ran for President on what slogan (saying)?

a)

"Remember the Maine!"

b)

"He kept us out of war."

c)

"Death before dishonor."

d)

"No man is an island."

41.

One factor in the US entry into World War 1 was discovery of the Zimmerman note. What was the Zimmerman note?

a)

A secret message from Germany asking Mexico to fight the US.

b)

A secret plan by Zimmerman to assassinate Woodrow Wilson.

c)

An offer for Germany to buy huge territories in the United States.

d)

A promise that Great Britain would never fight against Germany.

42.

In the Zimmerman Note (or Zimmerman Telegram), what did Germany promise to Mexico if Mexico would fight the US?

a)

a huge sum of money from the US treasury

b)

a plan to make the king of Mexico also the US President

c)

the states of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona

d)

open trade with the United States and Europe forever

43.

Woodrow Wilson said the US had to enter World War 1 to "make the world...." what?

a)

"realize the futility of war."

b)

"a better place for all."

c)

"safe for democracy."

d)

"a more perfect union."

44.

Who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War 1?

a)

Eisenhower

b)

Truman

c)

Pershing

d)

Patton

45.

What event led to Russia leaving World War 1?

a)

Bloody Sunday

b)

the Russian Revolution

c)

the League of Nations

d)

the death of Lenin

46.

What was Wilson's plan for peace called?

a)

the Fourteen Points

b)

the Grand Bargain

c)

the Marshall Plan

d)

the United Nations

47.

How many US troops were in France by the end of World War 1?

a)

two million

b)

seven million

c)

five hundred thousand

d)

thirty thousand

48.

What was the effect of the US entering World War 1?

a)

It bankrupted Germany because the US held much of Germany's money as loans.

b)

It had little effect because the US forces were not very large.

c)

It changed the war from a land battle to one with more fighting at sea.

d)

Both sides in the war were exhausted and running out of troops. The fresh US troops gave the Allies new energy to fight. .

49.

At the end of World War 1, what happened to Kaiser Wilhelm?

a)

He was killed in battle.

b)

He was exiled (thrown out of the country).

c)

He won a huge victory.

d)

He died of disease.

50.

In 1918, Germany asked for ARMISTICE. What is that?

a)

a battle

b)

a peace treaty

c)

a university

d)

an election

51.

Because the fighting stopped on November 11, that day became known as....

a)

Peace Day

b)

Armistice Day

c)

V-E Day

d)

Independence Day

52.

A peace conference was held in January 1919 in....

a)

Washington DC

b)

London

c)

Paris

d)

Munich

53.

Who attended the Versailles Conference for Great Britain and what did he want?

a)

David Lloyd George, who wanted money

b)

Woodrow Wilson, who wanted land

c)

Winston Churchill, who wanted an apology

d)

Kaiser Wilhelm, who wanted to be restored to power

54.

Who represented Italy at the Versailles Peace Conference, and what did he want?

a)

Vittorio Orlando, who wanted land

b)

Emanuel Joseph, who wanted money

c)

Benito Mussolini, who wanted to rule

d)

Franz Emilio, who wanted to build a military

55.

At the Paris Peace Conference, France wanted revenge for all that the nation had suffered. Who represented France at the conference?

a)

President Francois Mitterand

b)

Premier Georges Clemenceau

c)

Prime Minister Winston Churchill

d)

President Woodrow Wilson

56.

This nickname referred to the representatives who met at the Paris Peace Conference.

a)

The Triumphant Five

b)

The Powerful Eight

c)

The BIg Four

d)

The Winning Trio

57.

On June 28, 1919, what document was produced?

a)

the Paris Compact

b)

the Treaty of Versailles

c)

the League of Nations

d)

the Declaration of Victory

58.

The Treaty of Versailles provided for a group formed of countries who would work together to prevent war. What would that group be called?

a)

the United Nations

b)

the League of Nations

c)

the European confederation

d)

the World Alliance

59.

How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany? Check all that apply....

a)

paying reparations (money)

b)

give up land/territory

c)

reduce military

d)

accept a government run by Allies

e)

loss of religious freedom

60.

What was the response to the United States to the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

People were enthusiastic about it because they believed it would prevent war in the years ahead.

b)

it was unpopular, because Americans didn't want to be involved in issues between other countries

c)

it was unpopular because Americans believed it did not give the US a large enough role in European affairs

d)

It was popular, but Americans were concerned that it was too harsh to Germany and Austria.

61.

This policy refers to a country's decision not to become involved in issues related to or among other nations.

a)

appeasement

b)

idolatry

c)

isolationism

d)

separatist

62.

One of the largest battles of World War 1 took place near the Somme River in France from July 1 to November 18 in 1916. What was it called?

a)

Battle of the Somme

b)

Battle of the Bulge

c)

Battle of Britain

d)

Battle of Flanders