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WorksheetsThe First World War Wrap-up Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to the start of the First World War?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, which was responsible for the assassination.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand caused a global economic crisis.
To support their ally, Russia declared war on Serbia, which was responsible for the assassination.
It was discovered that France hired the assassin that killed the archduke so Austria-Hungray went to war with France.
How were old alliances responsible for causing a world war?
Agreements between nations meant when one went to war, others felt obligated to join in.
The buildup of military forces in Europe led to a global conflict.
The spread of nationalism and imperialism created a hostile environment.
The breakdown of diplomatic relations between countries caused a world war.
Why was nationalism a cause for a world war?
The countries of Europe wanted to prove they were superior to one another.
To gain access to resources and expand their territories
To create a unified government among the countries
Countries tried to work together but small disagreements got in the way of progress.
How did militarism contribute to the start of the First World War?
Countries believe they needed to be the first one to mobilize their armies if they expected to win.
Militarism increased the level of competition between nations.
There was a desire to take as many colonies as possible from other European nations.
Militarism caused an increase in public support for the war.
How did new technology make fighting in the First World War a problem?
New technology was incredibly efficient at killing and new tactics were needed.
New technology made it nearly impossible to kill the enemy so new tactics were needed.
New technology made it difficult to identify friends from foes.
New technology was too expensive to mass produce to so new tactics were needed.
What role did MOST colonial troops play in the First World War?
Colonial troops were used to fight on the front lines on the Western Front.
Colonial troops were used exclusively as laborers.
Colonial troops were used to fight in distant colonies away from Europe.
Colonial troops were used to provide medical aid and assistance.
Which was NOT a way women were essential to the war effort during the First World War?
Women provided military support as mechanics, clerks, and nurses.
Women were encouraged to join the workforce to replace men who had gone to fight.
Women took on roles as politicians and government leaders.
Women in Russia fought alongside men on the front lines.
Which of the following was something the United States wanted from the Treaty of Versailles?
The U.S. wanted a League of Nations and to avoid a future world war.
The U.S. wanted to punish Germany for its role in WWI.
The U.S. wanted to claim colonies from Germany.
The U.S. wanted to establish a new world order.
What did the Treaty of Versailles state about reparation payments for the war?
Germany had to pay well over 100 billion gold marks to Britain and France to rebuild after the war.
Germany did not need to pay any reparations to the Allies to rebuild after the war.
Germany had to pay to rebuild damaged buildings but nothing else.
Germany had to give up all of their colonies and trade monopolies to Britain and France.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the Russian Revolution?
The people were tired of being taxed without a say in what taxes they were required to pay.
People believed the government was corrupt and secretly run by the czarina's advisor.
Russian people were tired of dying in World War I and wanted a government that would get them out of the war.
Peasants and workers wanted more land, rights, and an end to their hardships.
Russia, France, and Britain were members of which alliance before the First World War?
Triple Entente
(later the Allied Powers)
Tripple Alliance
(later the Central Powers)
The Triple Axis
(later the Central Powers)
The Triple Deke
(later the Allied Powers)
What is total war?
A war where everyone has a role in winning, including men, women, and children.
A war where there is no winner.
A war that is fought around the world.
A war that has massive destruction, including entire cities.
What is an armistice?
An agreement to end fighting between nations.
A type of weapon used in warfare
When nations stockpile weapons in the event a war breaks out.
A war where civilians, as well as soldiers, are valid targets of attack.
What is mobilization?
Assembling and preparing troops resources, and industries for war.
An agreement between two nations to support each other in wartime.
A strategy of developing superior weapons technology to defeat your enemy.
Calling on citizens to provide money to support the war effort.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The German strategy to go through Belgium to avoid French defenses.
The French strategy to create a massive defensive line on the border with Germany.
The British Strategy of mass bombing German factories in order to cripple their military production.
The Austro-Hungarian strategy to deploy all of their troops in one massive battle.
