World War One Exam (Global History 4)
You can ace this exam if you understand the topic. Read each question carefully and check over your answers. If you don't reread the questions you will make a mistake. I took this test in school but was not carefully but I still did extremely well, so don't make stupid mistakes. Part 1- Regents questions (30pts) (tricky so reread and you will get it) Part 2- Multiple choice/open response questions (31pts) Part 3- Essay (thematic) (30 pts) (very easy) Good Luck and begin!
- 1.In 1917, Bolshevik leaders in Russia sought peace with Germany because the new Russian government.
- A.
Decided to join forces with Germany and the Central Powers
- B.
Needed to concentrate its troops and resources on its war with Turkey
- C.
Wanted to retain power and avoid German occupation
- D.
Needed to control the Baltic Sea and wanted a warm water port
- 2.In Eastern Europe after World War I, the greatest obstacle to national unity in many nation- states was the.
- A.
Great ethnic diversity found in the region
- B.
Economic dependence of Eastern Europe on Japan
- C.
Acceptance of democratic traditions by most Eastern Europeans
- D.
Expansion of United States influence in region
- 3.Which statement best describes the relationship between World War I and the Russian Revolution.
- A.
World War I created conditions within Russia that helped trigger a revolution
- B.
World War I postponed the Russian Revolution by restoring confidence in the Czar
- C.
The Russian Revolution inspired the Russian people to win World War I
- D.
World War I gave the Czar's army the needed experience to suppress the Russian Revolution
- 4.A major cause of World War I was.
- A.
A decline in policy of imperialism
- B.
The existence of opposing alliances
- C.
An increase in acts of aggression by England
- D.
The spread of communism throughout Europe
- 5.Why was the Balkan region referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I?
- A.
The aggression of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power
- B.
Yugoslavia was invading its neighboring countries
- C.
Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing
- D.
The area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world
- 6.The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the Treaty led to.
- A.
An era of peace and international good will in Germany
- B.
A stable Germany that was both democratic and strong
- C.
An increase in Germany's desire to regain its power and prestige
- D.
A leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations
- 7."Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated"! "Germany Declares War on Russia and France"! "Peace Treaty Signed at Versailles"! Which events is referred to in these headlines?
- A.
Franco- Prussian War
- B.
Crimean War
- C.
World War I
- D.
Cold War
- 8.What was a major cause of WW1?
- A.
Rebellious in colonial lands in Africa and Asia
- B.
Expansion of communism into western Europe
- C.
Militarism in the nations of Europe
- D.
Inability of the League of Nations to keep the peace
- 9.Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were
- A.
Reasons for the rise of democracy
- B.
Causes of WW1
- C.
Requirements for economic developments
- D.
Reasons for the collapse of communism
- 10.Which statement explains the decline in unemployment rates in Britain between 1914 and 1918.
- A.
World War 1 generated jobs at home in England and in the military
- B.
Many new jobs were available in Britain's African colonies
- C.
Assembly-line production of consumer goods required more workers
- D.
The British were buying huge amount of war materials from the United States
- 11.The Success of he women's suffrage movement in 20th century Europe resulted in part from women
- A.
Holding high political offices
- B.
Working in factories during World War I
- C.
Being encouraged to have large families
- D.
Serving in combat positions during World War I
- 12.Which global event caused the overall reduction of unemployment between 1914 and 1918?
- A.
The Great Depression
- B.
Completion of the panama canal
- C.
World War I
- D.
World War II
- 13.During World War I, which group of people were victims of genocide
- A.
Arabs in Egypt
- B.
Palestinians in Syria
- C.
Algerians in France
- D.
Armenians in the Ottoman Empire
- 14.The Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic collapse of Germany after World War I by.
- A.
Mandating economic reforms in Germany
- B.
Requiring that Germany pay for war damages
- C.
Placing a quota on goods exported from Germany
- D.
Devaluing Germany currency
- 15.The harsh terms included in the treaties ending World War I have been used to explain the.
- A.
Fascist Revolution in Spain
- B.
Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
- C.
Rise of Nazism in Germany
- D.
Armenian massacre in Turkey
- 16.Observation of a solider in World War I: Private Archie Surfleet, February 8th, 1918- We have been in camp near the wood at Ecurie for some days now and a move miserable existence it would be hard to imagine. There is nothing but unrest and uncertainty and everyone here is absolutely fed up to the teeth. - Malcolm Brown, Tommy Goes to War Which hypothesis can best be supported by this passage?
- A.
Allied forces were on the verge of winning the war
- B.
Technology had created a military stalemate
- C.
Revolution in Russia hastened the end of the war
- D.
Conditions contributed to low morale
- 17.Why was it difficult to gain an advantage OVER the enemy in Trench warfare?
- A.
Too many soldiers died of disease in the trenches
- B.
The machine gun made in nearly impossible for troops to advance
- C.
No weapons were used
- D.
Too few soldiers were willing to kill enemy soldiers
- 18.Russia's defense of Serbia best demonstrates.
- A.
The shared belief of communism
- B.
The idea of pan- slavism
- C.
The shared hatred of the United States
- D.
The breakdown of the alliance system
- 19.In the Middle East, an immediate effect of World War I was the.
- A.
Unification of Arab countries against the League of Nations
- B.
Divisions of large sections of the area amount the Allies
- C.
Revival of Islamic fundamentalism in Arab nations
- D.
Creation of the state of Israel.
- 20.Nations generally enter into alliances with other nations as a result of. (Survey question, if correct you will get +5)
- A.
A desire to conquer the other nation
- B.
A nation's self- interest
- C.
A goal to assist the other nation
- D.
An international law
- 21.Who is on the Central Power side.
- 22.Who is on the Allies side.
- 23.Pick your side! Which side would you want to be on? Would the results change? What is your battle strategy? Write a 1 paragraph essay answering the questions above. Add outside information and research for full credit. (Actual regents essay)
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