WorksheetsWW1 Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 30mins
The assassination of _________ led to the outbreak of war
Franz Joseph
Franz Ferdinand
Wilhelm II
Gavrilo Princip
Who were the 'allied powers'?
Germany, Britain, France
Russia, Germany, France
Britian, France, Russia
Germany, Austria, Italy
What is the term for a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force to form an empire?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Which countries were part of the 'central powers' during the war?
Germany, Britain, France
Russia, Germany, France
Britian, France, Russia
Germany, Austria, the Ottomans
Who was the leader of Germany during World War I?
Franz Joseph
Franz Ferdinand
Wilhelm II
Gavrilo Princip
Who was the leader of Russia during World War I?
Nicholas II
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Leon Trotsky
What plan did Germany have in the event of a war with France and Russia?
The Schlieffen Plan
The Hapsburg Plan
The Artillery Plan
The Hindenburg Plan
Which country did Germany attack to get to France as part of the Schlieffen Plan?
Norway
Poland
Denmark
Belgium
Which of these is not a reason for the failure of the Schlieffen Plan?
The BEF reinforced French and Belgian forces.
Russia's mobilisation was slow.
Germany altered the plan, putting more troops on the border with Russia.
Belgian resistance was fierce.
At what Battle was Germany prevented from reaching Paris? Battle of the (a)
What is the empty space between two opposing trench systems called?
(a)
Draw a trench!
What weapon was most responsible for the development of Trench warfare?
Aeroplanes
Tanks
Poison Gas
Machine Guns
How many British casualties were there on the first day of the Battle of the Somme?
Approximately 60,000
Approximately 10,000
Approximately 25,000
Approximately 100,000
What were the main reasons for the Battle of the Somme?
To establish a new front line for the British forces
To relieve pressure on the French at Verdun and to break through the German lines
To negotiate a peace treaty with the German forces
To test new military strategies and weapons
Who was the leader of the British Forces in WW1?
Adolf Hitler
Napoleon Bonaparte
Winston Churchill
Douglas Haig
Which German colonial city was captured by Japan in China?
Shanghai
Qingdao
Beijing
Hong Kong
Which of these countries was *not* a part of the British Empire?
South Africa
Australia
Tunisia
India
In what year did WW1 begin?
1910
1914
1918
1921
Why did Canada get involved in WW1?
Canadians love a good fight
Canadians voted democratically to be involved
Canada was part of the British Empire
Canada was attacked by Germany
How many Indians served in the First World War?
400,000
1.27 million
1 million
859,000
Who commanded the German forces in the East African Campaign?
General Kraus
Field Marshall Hindenburg
Which Indian Expeditionary Force served on the Western Front?
A
B
C
D
Which South African general commanded the Allied forces in the East African Campaign?
What effect did Machine Guns have on WW1?
Reduced lethality and casualty rates, more mobility
Increased lethality and casualty rates, digging trenches
Improved diplomatic relations, nations were too scared to fight
Decreased military spending, no one wanted to fight
Which German Colony in China was captured by the Japanese in WW1?
Tsingtao
What was the contribution of China in WW1?
In what battle of the East African Campaign was Indian Expeditionary Force B defeated by German forces at the start of the invasion of German East Africa (Also called the Battle of the Bees)
(a)
What was the significance of the Battle of Jutland during WW1?
It was the first battle where aircraft carriers were used
It was the largest naval battle of the war
It led to the surrender of the German navy
It resulted in the sinking of the British fleet
Which battle is known for the first use of tanks in warfare?
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of the Marne
The Battle of Cambrai
The Battle of Tannenberg
Who was the leader of the Ottoman Empire during WW1?
Suleiman the Magnificent
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Mehmed V
Abdul Hamid II
Which was not a MAIN cause of WW1?
The War that ended all wars
The War between the states
the Great War
Both a and c
In what year did World War 1 officially start?
1812
1492
1914
1917
Why did Serbia hate Austria-Hungary before the First World War?
Austria-Hungary defeated Serbia in the Second Balkan War.
Austria-Hungary assassinated Ferdinand and his wife.
Austria-Hungary rejected the Ultimatum.
Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The belief that a country needs a strong army is called
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
Socialism
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Alliance
Armistice
Propaganda
Reparations
On which continent did World War 1 mainly occur?
Asia
Europe
Africa
Australia
This World War I weapon is a
Dreadnought
Zeppelin
Landship
U-boat
British and France vs Germany, One of the largest, bloodiest battles of WW1, it was an allied victory even after all of the bloodshed.
Battle of Tannenburg
Battle of Gallipoli
Battle of Verdun
Battle of Jutland
Battle of Somme
Australia vs. Turkey, Seven Australians won the Victoria Cross here, the highest award for bravery in wartime
Battle of Tannenburg
Battle of Gallipoli
Battle of Verdun
Battle of Jutland
Battle of Somme
Germany sends a secret note to Mexico saying if they fight with the U.S. they’ll get help, supplies and land (AZ, TX, NM, etc). This is so the U.S gets distracted and doesn’t join the war.
(a)
Sinking of the (a) : Germans sink a cruise ship and it causes a lot of hate especially from the U.S.
Random men forced to join the military
Conscription
Propaganda
Armistice
Reparations
Atrocity
Media used to persuade a particular political point of view
Conscription
Propaganda
Armistice
Reparations
Atrocity
