World War I Simulator
This is a quiz about World War I.
- 1.
Which is the most likely reason that WWI broke out in the early 20th century?
- A.
Militarism
- B.
Nationalism
- C.
Imperialism
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 2.
Who was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1914 which led to the start of WWI?
- A.
Archduke Ferdinand
- B.
Prince Henry the Navigator
- C.
Christopher Columbus
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Archduke Ferdinand -
- 3.
Great Britain, Russia, Italy, France, Japan, and the United States were all considered to be in what group?
- A.
Central Powers
- B.
Bad Powers
- C.
Allied Powers
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Allied Powers -
- 4.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire were all considered to be in what group?
- A.
Central Powers
- B.
Bad Powers
- C.
Allied Powers
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Central Powers -
- 5.
The United States stayed neutral throughout most of the war until Germany did what?
- A.
Encouraged Canada and Mexico to fight
- B.
Encouraged the US to get involved in the war
- C.
Sunk the US passenger boat, the Lusitania & sent the Zimmerman Telegram
- D.
Encouraged El Salvador to fight Nicaragua
Correct Answer
C. Sunk the US passenger boat, the Lusitania & sent the Zimmerman Telegram -
- 6.
When World War I ended, Germany was forced to accept full responsibility for the war, and had to give up all land they gained during the war. In addition, they had to pay back other countries for damages. This is called a(n) ____________.
- A.
Reparation
- B.
Debt
- C.
Depression
- D.
Strike
Correct Answer
A. Reparation -
- 7.
The Treaty of Versailles made the nation feel like:
- A.
A happy little boy.
- B.
A strong and powerful nation.
- C.
A happy nation.
- D.
A sad and scared little boy.
Correct Answer
D. A sad and scared little boy. -
- 8.
During WWI and shortly after the war ended, Russia went through a revolution and overthrew the czar. Russian people were unhappy over the way the government was being run. Which form of government did Russia have at this time?
- A.
Communist
- B.
Democratic
Correct Answer
A. Communist -
- 9.
Nationalistic feelings are:
- A.
Extreme love and devotion for one’s country
- B.
When one country dominates another
- C.
When you love your family
- D.
Competition over colonies in Africa/Asia
Correct Answer
A. Extreme love and devotion for one’s country -
- 10.
Alliances are:
- A.
Extreme love and devotion for one’s country
- B.
Increasing influence of military in the government
- C.
When one country attacks another
- D.
Partnership agreement to go to war in the event one country in the partnership is attacked.
Correct Answer
D. Partnership agreement to go to war in the event one country in the partnership is attacked. -
- 11.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated because:
- A.
It placed blame for the war on Austria-Hungary.
- B.
Great Britain could now keep all of its colonies.
- C.
Italy was forced to give up some of its territory.
- D.
Austria-Hungary controlled an area or City called Bosnia occupied by Serbians.
Correct Answer
D. Austria-Hungary controlled an area or City called Bosnia occupied by Serbians. -
- 12.
Why did Germany join the war?
- A.
It placed blame for the war on Britain.
- B.
Great Britain could fight Germany
- C.
Italy was forced to give up some of its land to Germany
- D.
Germany wanted colonies and territory, if they win the war, then they could take them from defeated enemies
Correct Answer
D. Germany wanted colonies and territory, if they win the war, then they could take them from defeated enemies -
- 13.
The Treaty of Versailles was the treaty that formally ended World War I. Which of these statements best explains what the treaty did?
- A.
It placed blame for the war on Austria-Hungary.
- B.
Great Britain could now keep all of its colonies.
- C.
Italy was forced to give up some of its territory.
- D.
It made Germany take full responsibility for the war.
Correct Answer
D. It made Germany take full responsibility for the war. -
- 14.
An acronym was invented to explain the causes of the Russian Revolution:
- A.
RELY
- B.
REAL
- C.
REVOLUTION
- D.
REVOLT
Correct Answer
D. REVOLT -
- 15.
How does the leader of Russia fall?
- A.
Peace treaty between Germany and Russia, ending Russian participation in the WWI
- B.
Great Britain could now keep all of its colonies.
- C.
Italy was forced to give up some of its territory.
- D.
Food and Fuel Shortages throughout Russia during WWI caused unhappiness for the people.
Correct Answer
D. Food and Fuel Shortages throughout Russia during WWI caused unhappiness for the people. -
- 16.
Why was the Lusitania – British passenger ship torpedoed by German u-boats; causing 1,200 die including 128 Americans?
- A.
It was just like the Titanic.
- B.
It sunk on its own.
- C.
It was forced to give up some of its weapons.
- D.
Great Britain blocked all ships under German control to stop supplies from reaching Germany, and Germany did the same to Britain
Correct Answer
D. Great Britain blocked all ships under German control to stop supplies from reaching Germany, and Germany did the same to Britain -
- 17.
Battle of Verdun was the German surprise attack on French at Verdun, why was it significant?
- A.
France won the battle.
- B.
No clear winner.
- C.
Germany won the battle.
- D.
It made Germany take full responsibility for the war.
Correct Answer
B. No clear winner. -
- 18.
The Battle of Tannenberg was the 1st Battle on the Eastern Front, why was it significant?
- A.
Austria-Hungary fought in the battle.
- B.
Great Britain won the battle.
- C.
Italy was forced to fight the battle.
- D.
Signified the weakness of the Russian Army.
Correct Answer
D. Signified the weakness of the Russian Army. -
- 19.
Schlieffen Plan was a war plan for Germany, created by Alfred von Schlieffen and it did the following:
- A.
They tried to maintain American neutrality as long as possible
- B.
A state of deadlock where neither side gains an advantage
- C.
Germany had to fight a war on two fronts (east with France/Great Britain and west with Russia)
- D.
It made Germany fight the war.
Correct Answer
C. Germany had to fight a war on two fronts (east with France/Great Britain and west with Russia) -
- 20.
No one event or person caused World War I. There were many reasons that contributed to the war. An acronym was invented to explain the causes of World War I. What is the acronym:
- A.
MANIA
- B.
MAN
- C.
MANLY
- D.
MANIACS
Correct Answer
D. MANIACS -
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