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World War I Unit Assessment

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 4hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

World War I is also referred to as the ____________.

a)

A. The Great Migration

b)

B. The Great War

c)

C. The War of the Worlds

d)

D. Both A and B

2.
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
3.

According to the video that we watched, Black soldiers were often sent to fight with this United States ally which was desperate for fresh troops?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

England

d)

None of these

4.

What occupation did many African-American women practice overseas during the World War I?

a)

Teaching

b)

Preacher

c)

Sports

d)

Nursing

5.

What was the huge movement of African-Americans to the northern United States called?

a)

The Great Depression

b)

The Great War

c)

The Great Migration

d)

None of these

6.

At the start of World War I (1914) where are most African-Americans living in the United States? Hint: Plantations and Farms!!!

a)

The rural South

b)

The North

c)

Jamaica

d)

The Western part of the United States.

7.

What was an essential question for many African-Americans during World War I?

a)

Should they serve in the War?

b)

How much money will we make if we fight?

c)

Whether to stay in Europe after the war was over?

d)

All of these

8.

Who was it that criticized successful African-American military units?

a)

KKK (Ku Klux Klan)

b)

The U.S. President

c)

Lower Level Black Officers

d)

White Southern Officers

9.

In the video we watch about Black WWI soldiers, it is most likely that Henry Johnson was denied the Medal of Honor for what reason?

a)

Because many racist Military leaders did not want to believe to relay the message that Blacks could out perform Whites.

b)

Because he was a bad person and many of his combat peers did not like him.

c)

He was disqualified because he was considered a traitor to the enemy's side.

d)

None of these

10.

World War I is seen as the beginning of what movement in the United States as Blacks returned ready to fight for right in America?

a)

The Protestant Reformation

b)

The Vietnam War

c)

Black Lives Matter Movement

d)

The Civil Right's Movement

11.

This type of warfare required the digging of large ditches of which soldiers lived and fought in?

a)

Tank Warfare

b)

No Man's Warfare

c)

Trench Warfare

d)

Combat Warfare

12.

The number of trenches dug during WWI added up to about how many miles according to one of the videos we watched in class?

a)

25,000 miles

b)

35,000 miles

c)

20,000 miles

d)

No video that we watched stated this.

13.

The only "truce" or "cease fire" to exist during World War I took place on what famous holiday?

a)

Easter

b)

Valentine's Day

c)

Christmas

d)

Good Friday

14.

Who was the President of the United States during the time of World War I?

a)

Woodrow Wilson

b)

Lyndon B, Johnson

c)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

d)

Teddy Roosevelt

15.

Soldiers fighting in the trenches of WWI would get this because of the conditions of the trenches?

a)

trench foot

b)

arthritis

c)

cancer

d)

none of these

16.

Trenches were often built in this pattern?

a)

straight lines

b)

checkerboard

c)

zig zag

d)

all of these

17.

All of the following were pests in the trenches?

a)

rats/rodents

b)

lice

c)

frogs

d)

all of the above

18.

This is an "arms race" or a competition between countries to see who can create the most powerful weapons.

a)

imperialism

b)

alliances

c)

militarism

d)

assassination

19.

To kill or murder someone for political motivation; typically a person of importance.

a)

alliances

b)

army

c)

assassination

d)

nationalism

20.

Pride in one’s country.

a)

militarism

b)

empire state of mind :-)

c)

nationalism

d)

imperialism

21.

A country or a region whose government is controlled by another distant country.

a)

colony

b)

empire

c)

republic

d)

democracy

22.

Aggressive building up of military resources is called militarism.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Which of these was not one of the main causes of World War I?

a)

militarism

b)

alliances

c)

imperialism

d)

nationalism

e)

communism

24.

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Militarism

d)

Socialism

25.

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

a)

Alliance

b)

Armistice

c)

Propaganda

d)

Reparations

26.

What does the M in M.A.N.I.A stand for?

a)

Money

b)

Missiles

c)

Militarism

d)

Martialism

27.

What does the first A in M.A.I.N stand for?

a)

Allegiance

b)

Assignment

c)

Alliances

d)

Aliens

28.

What does the I in M.A.N.I.A stand for?

a)

Isolationism

b)

Inspectionism

c)

Inception

d)

Imperialism

29.

What does the N in M.A.N.I.A stand for?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Nation

c)

Negligence

d)

Newism

30.

Trenches were dug in a straight line

a)

false

b)

true

31.

When not fighting, what were the soldiers do?

a)

repair the trenches

b)

guard duty

c)

clean weapons

d)

all of the above

32.
Who was assassinated which led to the outbreak of WWI?
a)
Wilhelm II
b)
Franz Ferdinand
c)
Nicolas II
d)
George V
33.

Which are the 2 forms of nationalism?

a)

thinking your country is superior to all others

b)

ethnic groups in a country demand their own nation

c)

having extreme hatred for your country

d)

militarism

34.

Which of these statements describes trench warfare?

a)

Soldiers had to deal with rats

b)

Soldiers had to deal with wet conditions

c)

The assembly line allowed for the production

d)

Railroads allowed for easier transport of troops and weapons

35.

What were the causes of WWI?

a)

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Industrialism, Assassination

b)

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Isolationism, Industrialism, Assassination

c)

Militarism, Annexation, Investment, Nationalism, Industrialism, Assassination

d)

Mobilization, Alliances, Impartiality, Nationalism, Industrialism, Assassination

36.
What country was neutral at the beginning of the war?
a)
France
b)
United States
c)
Russia
d)
Germany
37.
All of the following are true about trench warfare EXCEPT:
a)
trenches provided protection to soldiers from gun fire
b)
trench warfare was uncommon in World War I
c)
each side built extensive networks of trenches
d)
 soldiers were forced to live in terrible conditions and share the trenches with dead bodies
38.
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
39.
Expanding one's country by gaining colonies.
a)
Nationalism
b)
Militarism
c)
Imperialism
d)
Alliance
40.

What was the Treaty that ended World War I called?

a)

The Treaty of Rome

b)

The North Atlantic Treaty

c)

The Treaty of Paris

d)

The Treaty of Versailles

41.

Who did the Allied Powers blame for starting WWI? This country was harshly punished at the end of WWI.

a)

Russia

b)

Germany

c)

America

d)

France

42.

The League of Nations was created after World War One; as an international, world wide:

a)

peace keeping organization

b)

banking system

c)

health organization

d)

delivery system

43.

What was the goal of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points?

a)

to achieve world peace

b)

to punish germany

c)

to start WW2

d)

to reward Russia

44.
Where is Versailles?
a)
France
b)
The United States
c)
Germany
d)
The Soviet Uniont
45.
Which of these nations was on the WINNING side of World War I?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Austria-Hungary
d)
The Ottoman Empire
46.
What are reparations?
a)
Payments Germany was forced to pay
b)
Repairs and improvements made to Germany
c)
Money that France would donate to Germany to help rebuild
d)
Payments that Russia would give to the Ottoman Empire
47.
True or false?  Germany had to get rid of its air force, submarines, and large battleships due to the Treaty of Versailles.
a)
True
b)
False
48.

According to the Treaty of Versailles, what country was expected to pay for the damages in World War I?

a)

Austria-Hungary

b)

Russia

c)

Germany

d)

France

49.
Prior to WWI, England had the world’s most powerful navy. In response to this show of strength, Germany built more powerful battleships. What is this an example of?
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
50.
What nation had to drop out of the war because there was a communist revolution in their country?
a)
US
b)
France
c)
Britain
d)
Russia
51.

What was the organization that was set up as part of the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

League of Legends

b)

League of Countries

c)

League of Nations

d)

League of Justice

52.

At the beginning of WW1 President Woodrow Wilson believed that the USA should

a)

send troops to Europe

b)

remain neutral

c)

support Germany

53.

Which of these countries was aligned with the Allied Powers?

a)

Ottoman Empire

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

54.

WW1 took place mostly in

a)

South America

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

55.

How did the Americans react to the sinking of the Lusitania?

a)

Many American citizens now called for a war on Germany because 128 Americans died from the ship sinking.

b)

Many American citizens were allowed to go into Europe and live and spy on the Central Powers.

c)

They asked for ships to go to Europe and sail the ships so they would not sink again.

56.

What was the Treaty that ended World War I called?

a)

The Treaty of Rome

b)

The North Atlantic Treaty

c)

The Treaty of Paris

d)

The Treaty of Versailles

57.

An agreement to end fighting

a)

Alliance

b)

Reparations

c)

Armistice

d)

Propaganda

58.

A policy that says a government will not take sides in a war

a)

Neutrality

b)

Imperialism

c)

Militarism

d)

War Bonds

59.

A secret communication issued from the German Foreign Office that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico

a)

Red Scare

b)

Trench Warfare

c)

Zimmerman Telegram

d)

Fourteen Points

60.

This is what the Germans called their submarines

a)

U-Boats

b)

Convoy System

c)

Red Scare

d)

Reparations

61.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

a)

Propaganda

b)

Armistice

c)

Alliance

d)

War Bonds

62.

Which was NOT a cause of World War I?

a)

Militarism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Racism

63.
What was the British ship sunk by Germany, killing over 1,000 passengers?
a)
USS Maine
b)
Titanic
c)
Lusitania
d)
Envoy
64.
WWI sets the stage for the rise of what German leader?
a)
FDR
b)
Adolf Hitler
c)
Winston Churchill
65.
An __________ was signed in 1918, and World War I officially came to an end in 1919 with the Treaty of ____________.
a)
armistice  /  Versailles
b)
agreement  /   Paris
c)
Versailles /   armistice
d)
None of the above
66.

As a result of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was forced to:

a)

Pay war reparations

b)

Lose their colonies

c)

Admit guilt for starting the war

d)

All of the above

67.

All of the following countries were allies EXCEPT?

a)

Spain

b)

Russia

c)

USA

d)

France

68.

Why did Russia pull out of World War I?

a)

The Germans destroyed their country pretty badly

b)

They grew to like the Germans.

c)

They had a Civil War going on which caused a financial crisis.

d)

All of the above.

69.
What is the problem shown that troops suffered from?
a)
Gangrene
b)
Cold feet
c)
Trench foot
d)
Elephantiasis 
70.
This soldier is trying to protect himself from 
a)
Trench rats
b)
Dysentery
c)
Trench mouth
d)
Poison gas
71.

True or False: General living conditions in the trenches were dirty, full of pests, and dangerous.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Who was the President during World War I?

a)

Ronald Reagan

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

George Washington

73.

What is the propaganda poster above recruiting for?

a)

It encouraged people to grow war gardens

b)

It encouraged young men to volunteer for the Army

c)

It encouraged U.S. Citizens to send extra food to the U.S. Army during the war

d)

It encouraged students to volunteer to pass out posters for the U.S. Army

74.

Who introduced submarine warfare?

a)

British

b)

French

c)

Germans

d)

Americans

75.

What is the correct interpretation of this propaganda poster?

a)

Russian communist from destroying Great Britain

b)

Enlist in the army to stop King Kong

c)

The German culture is better than ours

d)

Stop Germany from destroying America by enlisting in the US army

76.

What was Adolf Hitler's background?

a)

He had been a factory worker in Germany during World War I

b)

He had been a representative in the German government during World War I

c)

He had been a soldier during World War I and Chancellor of Germany

d)

He had been a teacher during World War I

77.

The United States entered WWI soon after what event

a)

German submarines sank the Lusitania

b)

German propaganda began attacking President Wilson

c)

Americans learned about trench warfare

d)

When Germany sided with Austria-Hungary

78.

Which country was not part of the Allies?

a)

Great Britain

b)

United States

c)

Serbia

d)

Austria-Hungary

79.
A 1917 diplomatic proposal from the German Empire for Mexico to join in an alliance with Germany.
a)
Trench Warfare
b)
Lusitania
c)
Zimmerman's Telegram
d)
The Great War
80.
Alliance between Great Britain (England), Soviet Union, France, and the US during World War I and II.
a)
Central Powers
b)
Allied Powers
c)
Axis Powers
d)
Hydroelectric Power
81.

Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, sometimes to the exclusion of the interests of other nations

a)

Imperialism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Socialism

d)

Militarism

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