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World War 1 Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the acronym for the causes that started World War I in Europe?

a)

TAME

b)

MAIN

c)

AIM

d)

PLAN

2.

What were the main causes of World War 1?

a)

Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism

b)

Environmental issues, cultural differences, and scientific advancements

c)

Religion, trade, and technology

d)

Economic depression, political stability, and social equality

3.

A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war

a)

Milatarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

4.

A union of two or more groups

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

5.

How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of World War 1?

a)

The alliance system promoted peace and stability among nations

b)

The alliance system had no impact on the outbreak of World War 1

c)

The alliance system created a web of interlocking treaties and commitments, leading to a wider war.

d)

The alliance system only involved a few countries and did not affect the overall war

6.

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

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

7.

pride in one's country

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

8.

What role did nationalism play in the lead up to World War 1?

a)

Fostering diplomatic relations and alliances

b)

Promoting peace and cooperation among nations

c)

Encouraging economic collaboration between countries

d)

Fueling competition and tensions between nations

9.

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?

a)

Great Britain, France, Russia

b)

United Kingdom, Germany, Austria-Hungary

c)

France, Russia, Germany

d)

France, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

10.

Which countries were part of the Central Powers?

a)

Great Britain, France, Russia

b)

Ottoman Empire, Germany, Austria-Hungary

c)

France, Russia, Germany

d)

France, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

11.

A position of not taking sides in a conflict

a)

Neutrality

b)

Propaganda

c)

Rationing

d)

Trench Warfare

12.

At the beginning of WWI the US remained _________.

a)

Neutral.

b)

part of the Allies.

c)

part of the Central Powers.

13.

How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to the start of World War 1?

a)

It triggered a series of alliances and treaties among European countries, leading to a domino effect of declarations of war.

b)

The assassination caused the countries to form a united front against further violence.

c)

It led to a peaceful resolution and diplomatic negotiations among the involved countries.

d)

The assassination had no impact on the political landscape of Europe.

14.

a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. The middle ground between opposing trenches is known as no man's land

a)

Neutrality

b)

Propaganda

c)

Rationing

d)

Trench Warfare

15.

What were some of the key features of trench warfare?

a)

Heavy artillery, naval bombardment, and chemical warfare

b)

Use of trenches, barbed wire, and machine guns

c)

Use of tanks, airplanes, and submarines

d)

Open field battles, cavalry charges, and hand-to-hand combat

16.

What impact did trench warfare have on the soldiers fighting in World War 1?

a)

It improved the soldiers' physical and mental health

b)

It had no impact on the soldiers

c)

It made the soldiers more resilient and stronger

d)

It caused physical and psychological trauma, as well as high casualties.

17.

 During World War I, developments in military technology led to

a)

an early victory by the Allied powers.

b)

the establishment of industrial capitalism.

c)

the use of poisonous gas and submarine attacks.

d)

an increase in ethnic tension in western Europe.

18.

the most important of the peace treaties that brought World War I to an end.

a)

Lusitania

b)

Zimmerman Telegram

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

League of Nations

19.

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of Adolf Hitler and World War 2?

a)

The Treaty of Versailles had no impact on the German economy

b)

The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh conditions on Germany, leading to economic hardship and resentment among the German people.

c)

The Treaty of Versailles brought peace and stability to Europe

d)

The Treaty of Versailles made Germany the dominant power in Europe

20.

What were the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Formation of new alliances

b)

Reduction of trade barriers

c)

Territorial changes, military restrictions, war guilt clause, and reparations

d)

Establishment of a new world currency

21.

How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany's economy and military?

a)

It provided financial aid and military support to Germany

b)

It had no impact on Germany's economy and military

c)

It imposed heavy reparations, limited military capabilities, and took away territories.

d)

It increased Germany's territory and military capabilities

22.

What were the long-term consequences of the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

The Treaty of Versailles had no impact on the political landscape of Europe

b)

The Treaty of Versailles led to a period of peace and stability in Europe

c)

The German people were satisfied with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles

d)

The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany, resentment and humiliation felt by the German people, and the destabilization of Europe leading to World War II.

23.

What was the League of Nations and what role did it play in the aftermath of World War 1?

a)

An international organization established after World War 1 to promote peace and cooperation among countries

b)

A religious group focused on spreading Christianity

c)

A trade organization established to boost economic growth

d)

A military alliance formed to conquer other countries

24.

What was the role of the United States in World War 1?

a)

The United States remained neutral throughout the war.

b)

The United States joined the Central Powers.

c)

The United States joined the Allied Powers.

d)

The United States mediated peace negotiations between the warring parties.

25.

Which plan for peace heavily blamed Germany for causing World War I?

a)

Wilson's 14 Points

b)

Treaty of Versailles

26.

What was the role of women during World War 1?

a)

Women were not involved in the war effort.

b)

Women served in combat roles on the front lines.

c)

Women took on roles in factories, nursing, and other home front jobs due to the absence of men.

d)

Women were only involved in nursing roles.

27.

A British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine (u-boat) off the coast of Ireland in 1915. More than a hundred Americans died in the sinking.

a)

Lusitania

b)

Zimmerman Telegram

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

League of Nations

28.

This telegram was a secret diplomatic communication issued from Germany in January 1917 that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico.

a)

Lusitania

b)

Zimmerman Telegram

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

League of Nations

29.

An international diplomatic group developed after World War I as a way to solve disputes between countries before they erupted into open warfare. A precursor to the United Nations

a)

Lusitania

b)

Zimmerman Telegram

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

League of Nations

30.

Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.

a)

Neutrality

b)

Propaganda

c)

Rationing

d)

Trench Warfare

31.

A limited portion or allowance of food or goods; limitation of use

a)

Neutrality

b)

Propaganda

c)

Rationing

d)

Trench Warfare

32.

Which of the following types of propaganda tried to get people to pay for the war?

a)

Recruitment

b)

Financing

c)

Rationing

d)

Homefront

33.

Which of the following types of propaganda tried to get people to join the war? (Join the armed forces)

a)

Recruitment

b)

Financing

c)

Rationing

d)

Homefront

34.

Which of the following types of propaganda tried to get people save/conserve resources to use for the war?

a)

Recruitment

b)

Financing

c)

Rationing

d)

Homefront

35.

Who is the United States President during World War 1?

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

b)

William Taft

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

Warren G. Harding