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World War 1

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Define neutrality
a)
when a nation gets involved in foreign affairs
b)
when a nation does not get involved in foreign affairs
c)
an intense feeling of loyalty towards a country
d)
increasing military strength 
2.
When two or more nations promise to help one another if any of them get attacked, that is called a(n) 
a)
autocracy
b)
alliance 
c)
neutrality
d)
revolution
3.
The above image is an example of
a)
militarism
b)
u-boats
c)
propaganda 
d)
stalemate
4.
Define nationalism
a)
loyalty to a country or group
b)
different nations helping one another
c)
when one nation increases its military and threatens its rivals
d)
when a balance of power exists 
5.

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.

6.
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
a)
the Maine
b)
The Titanic
c)
The Lusitania
d)
The Queen Mary
7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

Liberty Bonds

a)

American citizens were lending money to the government to pay for the war.

b)

Agreement to stop fighting

c)

British passenger liner sunk in 1915 that helped sway American opinion of the war.

d)

A form of warfare in which opposing armies fight each other from trenches dug in the battlefield.

12.

How many points did Wilson make in suggestion for after the war?

a)

12

b)

13

c)

14

d)

15

13.

The Espionage and Sedition Acts limited Americans right to

a)

Free Speech

b)

Pursuit of Happiness

c)

Chose your own religion