This Is Pretty Much To See What You Know About WWI (1914)

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What was the name of the Germans long range artillery cannon?
- Giant Georgina
- Big Bertha
- Huge Henrietta
- The NintendoBoy.com Cannon

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Austria was allowed to help the Serbians in the investigation of the Archdukes assassination.
- True
- False
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Austria was not allowed to help the Serbians in the investigation of the Archduke's assassination.

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3.

The Germans retreated from the Marne and the Allies were able to keep Paris.
- True
- False
- Depends on what time of day it was
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement is true because it states that the Germans retreated from the Marne, which implies that they were no longer occupying that area. Additionally, it states that the Allies were able to keep Paris, indicating that the city remained under their control. Therefore, the statement is accurate and can be considered true.

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4.

How many divisions did the Cabinet send to France on August 6^th, 1914?
- 10 divisions
- 4 divisions
- None
- 8 multiplications
Correct Answer

A. 4 divisions

Explanation

On August 6th, 1914, the Cabinet sent 4 divisions to France.

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5.

A new machine gun shot as many rounds as …..?
- A soldier with a rifle
- 250 men with rifles
- 400 men with rifles
- 300 - THIS. IS. A MACHINE GUN!!
Correct Answer

A. 250 men with rifles

Explanation

The correct answer is 250 men with rifles. This implies that the new machine gun is capable of firing rounds at a much faster rate than a single soldier with a rifle, but not as fast as 400 men with rifles. The comparison suggests that the machine gun is significantly more powerful and efficient than a single soldier, but not as powerful as a large group of soldiers collectively firing their rifles.

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6.

Where was the ultimatum and list of demands to Serbia written?
- Paris
- Ministerial Council Meeting
- British Congressional Hearing
- Norcross High School
Correct Answer

A. Ministerial Council Meeting

Explanation

The ultimatum and list of demands to Serbia were written at the Ministerial Council Meeting.

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7.

The Allied Powers never declared war against the Ottoman Empire.
- True
- False
- There's an *Ottoman* Empire now?
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is false because the Allied Powers did declare war against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The Ottoman Empire was aligned with the Central Powers, which included Germany and Austria-Hungary. The Allied Powers, consisting of countries such as Britain, France, and Russia, saw the Ottoman Empire as an enemy and declared war on them in 1914. This led to significant military campaigns in the Middle East, including the famous Gallipoli campaign.

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8.

How many times was Ferdinand able to escape with his life on his trip to Sarajevo by not getting hit with a bomb?
- 3
- 5
- 2
- 25,101,211
Correct Answer

A. 2

Explanation

Ferdinand was able to escape with his life on two occasions during his trip to Sarajevo without getting hit by a bomb.

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9.

Who was the British lieutenant that came up with the idea for a tank?
- John Grey
- E.D. Swinton
- George Clemenceau
- That one guy from that other place with that that thing.. or something
Correct Answer

A. E.D. Swinton

Explanation

E.D. Swinton was the British lieutenant who came up with the idea for a tank.

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10.

What day did Austria send Serbia the ultimatum after finding out about the Black Hand’s assassination?
- July 23rd, 1914
- July 25th, 1914
- June 28th, 1914
- February 30th, 2008
Correct Answer

A. July 23rd, 1914

Explanation

Austria sent Serbia the ultimatum on July 23rd, 1914, after finding out about the Black Hand's assassination. This ultimatum was a set of demands given to Serbia, which eventually led to the outbreak of World War I.

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11.

Austria sent a letter of explanation to all of the European powers about why they gave Serbia an ultimatum.
- True
- False
- True AND False, duh.
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given statement is true because Austria did send a letter of explanation to all of the European powers regarding why they gave Serbia an ultimatum. This action was taken by Austria as a way to justify their decision and provide clarity to the other countries involved in the situation.

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12.

How many bullets per minute was the machine gun able to fire?
- 600
- 100
- 1000
- -25,101,211
Correct Answer

A. 100

Explanation

The machine gun was able to fire 100 bullets per minute.

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13.

Did Serbia arrest one of the officials on Austria’s list of demands?
- No, wanted proof of guilt
- Yes, Serbia wanted a peaceful resolution with Austria
- No, told Austria that they would do what they wanted
- Maybe, Serbia got a paper cut from the list of demands
Correct Answer

A. No, wanted proof of guilt

Explanation

The correct answer is "No, wanted proof of guilt." This answer suggests that Serbia did not arrest one of the officials on Austria's list of demands. Instead, they wanted proof of guilt before taking any action. This implies that Serbia wanted to ensure a fair and just resolution to the situation rather than simply complying with Austria's demands without evidence.

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14.

How did the Ottomans officially enter the war on October 28^th, 1914?
- Sent a declaration of war to all of the Allies
- Invaded Russia
- Bombed Russia’s Black Sea ports
- Very Carefully
Correct Answer

A. Bombed Russia’s Black Sea ports

Explanation

The Ottomans officially entered the war on October 28th, 1914 by bombing Russia's Black Sea ports. This act of aggression against Russia's naval bases in the Black Sea can be seen as a military action that signaled their participation in the war. By attacking these ports, the Ottomans demonstrated their intent to engage in hostilities and align themselves with the Central Powers.

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15.

How many days did the Serbians have to respond to Austria’s ultimatum?
- 7 days
- 2 days
- 1 day
- 30 seconds
Correct Answer

A. 2 days

Explanation

The Serbians had 2 days to respond to Austria's ultimatum. This means that Austria gave Serbia a limited amount of time to provide a response to their demands. It suggests that Austria wanted a timely resolution to the issue and expected Serbia to act quickly. The short timeframe also indicates that the situation was urgent and required immediate attention.

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16.

How many men did the Germans lose at the Battle of the Marne?
- Never published how many were lost
- Around 12,000
- Around 100,000
- Around 300 - THIS. IS. GERMANY!!
Correct Answer

A. Never published how many were lost

Explanation

The correct answer is that the Germans never published how many men they lost at the Battle of the Marne. This suggests that there is no official record or public information regarding the number of German casualties during the battle. It is possible that the Germans chose not to disclose this information for various reasons, such as maintaining morale or hiding the extent of their losses.

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On June 28^th 1914, an assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place in Sarajevo. Who was the man that came up with the idea to kill him and his wife Sophie?
- Gavrilo Princip
- Gabrinovic
- Grabez
- Patrick Brett
Correct Answer

A. Gabrinovic

Explanation

Gabrinovic is the correct answer because he was one of the members of the group known as the Black Hand, which planned and executed the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. Gavrilo Princip, another member of the Black Hand, is often mistakenly believed to be the sole assassin, but Gabrinovic was also involved in the plot. Grabez and Patrick Brett are not relevant to the assassination and therefore incorrect answers.

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What was the name of the Germans long range artillery cannon?

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Austria was allowed to help the Serbians in the investigation of the Archdukes assassination.

The Germans retreated from the Marne and the Allies were able to keep Paris.

How many divisions did the Cabinet send to France on August 6th, 1914?

A new machine gun shot as many rounds as …..?

Where was the ultimatum and list of demands to Serbia written?

The Allied Powers never declared war against the Ottoman Empire.

How many times was Ferdinand able to escape with his life on his trip to Sarajevo by not getting hit with a bomb?

Who was the British lieutenant that came up with the idea for a tank?

What day did Austria send Serbia the ultimatum after finding out about the Black Hand’s assassination?

Austria sent a letter of explanation to all of the European powers about why they gave Serbia an ultimatum.

How many bullets per minute was the machine gun able to fire?

Did Serbia arrest one of the officials on Austria’s list of demands?

How did the Ottomans officially enter the war on October 28th, 1914?

How many days did the Serbians have to respond to Austria’s ultimatum?

How many men did the Germans lose at the Battle of the Marne?

On June 28th 1914, an assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place in Sarajevo. Who was the man that came up with the idea to kill him and his wife Sophie?

How many divisions did the Cabinet send to France on August 6^th, 1914?

How did the Ottomans officially enter the war on October 28^th, 1914?

On June 28^th 1914, an assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place in Sarajevo. Who was the man that came up with the idea to kill him and his wife Sophie?