WorksheetsUnit 5 Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?
Germany faced stubborn resistance from Belgium
Belgium surrendered without resistance
France surrendered before any fighting
Germany attacked Russia instead of France
What effect did four years of stalemate have?
Quick resolution of the war
No impact on the countries involved
Peaceful negotiations between nations
Increased casualties and devastation
Why did Russian defeats in WW1 lead to revolution?
Economic prosperity in Russia
Increased support for the monarchy
Heavy casualties and military failures
Successful military alliances
To what extent was World War 1 a 'global conflict'?
Limited to Europe only
Involved multiple continents
Isolated to a few countries
Had no impact outside Europe
How did the war end?
With a peace treaty signed in Paris
Through a series of military victories
With the surrender of Germany in Berlin
Armistice declared on 11/11/1918
What were the features of trench warfare?
Complex systems of bunkers and trenches
Quick and decisive battles
Open field combat
Use of guerrilla tactics
Why was this style of warfare so traumatic?
Fear of enemy spies
Constant fear of death and horrific living conditions
Lack of advanced weaponry
Due to lack of proper training
How was World War 1 a 'total war'?
Limited to specific regions
All parts of society were enlisted to fight
No impact on civilians
Only military personnel were involved
Why did WW1 have such an impact on the countries involved?
Lack of casualties
Human cost greater than any previous conflict
Due to economic prosperity
Lack of cultural memory
What was the Paris Peace Conference?
A conference to resolve issues created by the war
A cultural exchange program
A military strategy meeting
A peace treaty between Germany and France
Why were Germans upset with the Treaty of Versailles?
It allowed them to keep their military
It blamed them for the war
It had no impact on their economy
It granted them more territory
How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany's economy?
It boosted economic growth
It imposed heavy reparations and led to economic hardship
It had no effect on the economy
It resulted in economic prosperity
